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Temperatures range between 75-85°F, with gentle trade winds, a balmy climate and 3,000 hrs of sunshine each year. Rainy season is July-Nov, though showers tend to be brief. Hurricanes do not usually affect Barbados Windward Islands.

A Former British territory located in the British West Indies 

With sweet tropical air and British flair, Barbados entices with spectacular pink-white sand beaches and crystal azure sea. Coral reefs fringe the shoreline providing exciting snorkeling and scuba. Complete your adventure exploring coastal caves that were once the hideouts of notorious pirates.

Barbados is unique, melding English traditions and Caribbean style. Often called "Little England", the island is home to centuries old stone buildings and churches. If not for swaying palm trees, you might be convinced you were in a London neighborhood. The people of Barbados are nicknamed "Bajuns". They are proud of their English heritage and enjoy cricket and afternoon tea. People still wear light jackets for dinner, observe traditional English manners and speak with more of a British accent than the pure "West-Indies" accent found elsewhere in the Caribbean. Bajuns are outgoing and welcoming to visitors from around the world. In fact, one of the reasons so many people enjoy going to Barbados is the overwhelming feeling that their hotel is part of the "neighborhood" rather than just a resort.

Accra Beach in Rockley is a popular beach with many places to eat, rent equipment, and there's a parking lot close by. Bathesheba Soup Bowl is a favorite spot of surfers; each November the Independence Classic Surfing Competition is held here. Barclays Park is a good spot for families, with tide pools and shady picnic areas. Bottom Bay is a secluded and enchanting strip of white sand north of Sam Lord's Castle, accessible by walking the steps down the cliff. Brighton Beach is a wide-open beach popular among the locals for a quick dip. Casuarina Beach, on the east end of the St. Lawrence Gap, has a rowdy surf and is accessible to the public via the Maxwell Coast Road. Crane Beach has wonderful pink sand under foot and steep cliffs along its back. The rowdy water makes this a great place for body-surfers, and changing rooms and meals are available at the Crane Beach Hotel. Mullins Beach is another good spot for families, with calm water, snorkeling and swimming. Parking is easy and accessible, and the Mullins Beach Bar will serve up snacks and drinks. Needham's Point is on the south end of Carlisle Bay and is popular with locals on the weekends and holidays. Also popular with cruise ship passengers, this is one of the busier beaches in Barbados. Paynes Bay is a resort-lined strip, but there's plenty of snorkeling and sand to go around. Sandy Beach has calm water and a lagoon, making it a nice spot for those looking to relax. With its constant breeze, Silver Sands Beach is a good place to both watch and participate in windsurfing.

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