Location: Caribbean, an island in the North Atlantic Ocean, located northeast of Venezuela
Capital: Bridgetown
Tourist Attractions: Barbados is called the ‘Little England’ of the Caribbean and though an independent country since 1966, its English legacy can still be seen in the Anglican churches and cricket grounds. The Barbados Museum, Wildlife Reserve, Tyrol Cot Heritage Village, and the limestone caverns at Harrison’s cave are some of Barbados’ tourist attractions. Cruises regularly stop at Barbados, which is a popular duty free shopping destination. The beaches and water sports venues at Bathsheba, Hastings, Holetown, and Speightstown are other tourist attractions in Barbados. The Congaline and Crop Over Festivals are a colorful sight, in which many tourists participate.
Access: Well connected by air, Barbados has a large international airport with direct flights arriving from United States and European countries. The North American mainland is the most convenient stopover to reach Barbados as many carriers operate on this route. Travelers can also travel on cruise ships to Barbados. For traveling within the country, local taxis and buses are readily available.