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Improve the Economy through Barbados Banking

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The Central Bank of Barbados was born in the year of 1972 to assist the country’s government and economy to make it more stable for the people. With the birth of Barbados banking, it served as the financial and developmental intermediation thus, making the currency of the country Barbadian dollar. $2 of Barbadian money is equivalent to $1 in the United States. There were many reasons as to why the government of Barbados formed the CBB, but the strongest reason … Continue reading →

Tropical Beach Vacation Ideas

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Tropical beaches and tropical islands are located within 23 1/2 degrees either north or south of the equator. They enjoy warm weather year round with plenty of sunshine and warmth. Depending on where you are headed, there are many tropical destinations around the world, including Hawaii, Fiji, the Caribbean, and Bora Bora. Hawaii The Aloho State of Hawaii offers you several different islands and beaches. Oahu Island is the most popular, home to the infamous Waikiki Beach and Honolulu, the … Continue reading →

Bathsheba Beach, Barbados

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This is the rugged east coast of Barbados. There are some pretty cool rock formations in the water and on the Bathsheba Beach. It’s my understanding this is one of the most popular surf spots on the island, but none were visible when I visited. It is breathtakingly beautiful; wide white sand beaches stretch along a dramatic coastline of striking rock formations against which the Atlantic rollers break in cascades of foam.

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Surfing in Barbados

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Barbados Surfing conditions are ideal for any level of surfer. Barbados is almost guaranteed to have surf somewhere on any given day of the year. Coral reefs practically encircle Barbados’ coastline giving the island the Caribbean’s most consistent surf conditions with swells all year round. You can find point breaks and reef breaks on the island, rights and lefts. To cap it all off you can travel to anywhere on the island in 45 minutes or less. Whether you are … Continue reading →

Folkestone Marine Reserve – Barbados

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Located in north Holetown is where the first European colonists to Barbados landed in 1627.  Located there now is the Folkestone Marine Park where an artificial reef was formed in 1976 by deliberately sinking a fire-gutted 109-meter freighter ship, the Stavronikita. Experienced divers can descend to the ship covered with corals on its masts and fish swimming through its hull.  Snorkelers can take the underwater trail around the inshore reef found in the park’s Recreational Zone, about half a kilometer … Continue reading →

Salt Ash Hotel – Barbados

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If you’re planning a trip to Barbados, no doubt you will want to enjoy the many water activities available to visitors. As for lodging, you can choose one of the high priced luxury hotels that line the beaches or you might prefer to save your money on a hotel and instead use it to enjoy the many activities on the island.  Be aware that it is generally pretty expensive in Barbados. One nice place to stay right on the beach … Continue reading →

Barbados

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Endowed with rich natural beauty, the famous island nation of Barbados is located in the east of Caribbean Sea, near Puerto Rico, and is a part of the Lesser Antilles. This island was discovered in 1536 by the Portuguese, and 90 years later it was colonized by the British. It became an independent member of the Commonwealth in 1966 after being a British colony for over 300 years. The citizens of Barbados are officially called Barbadians. The localized pronunciation of … Continue reading →

Sandy Lane Resort in Barbados

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A luxurious beach resort in Barbados, the Sandy Lane resort is a paradise for honeymooners. Offering a combination of privacy, numerous activities, and first class service, the resort is located on the west coast of the island of Barbados. Sandy Lane also offers three golf courses and a 47,000 square foot spa. The resort also offers a white sand beach and the Caribbean Sea. The island of Barbados offers tropical climate with year round temperatures that stay between 75 and … Continue reading →

Oistins Fish Fry – Barbados

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If your visit to Barbados includes a Friday night, you don’t want to miss the Oistins Fish Fry. It’s a ‘must visit‘ during your stay in Barbados. Located in the parish of Christ Church, on the south coast of Barbados, Oistins is an active fishing town, but on Friday and Saturday nights it comes alive for this longstanding Barbadian tradition.  This is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike and is the second highest-rated attraction in Barbados. It begins … Continue reading →

Driving to Mount Gay Distilleries from Holetown, Barbados

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Ride along in this video as we drive from Holetown, Barbados to the Mount Gay Rum Distillery in Bridgetown. It’s about a 16 minute drive as we pass by Sandy Lane (island home of Rihanna), Paynes Bay, Fitts Village, Brighton Beach, and Brandons Beach. As you may notice in the video, roads in Barbados are mostly pretty bad, filled with pot holes and dangerous drops on the sides of the road.  As you can see in this video, Highway 1 … Continue reading →