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Barbados, the Caribbean island closest to Africa, ranks as geologically unique -- formed less than a million years ago through collision of two landmasses (the Atlantic and Caribbean plates) and volcanic eruption. Coral later grew along the west coast where reefs provide excellent diving. Constant trade winds blowing across the eastern side account for lively surf. Occupied by the British in 1627, Barbados remained a British colony until autonomy was granted in 1961 followed by full independence in 1966. Early Barbados – based on recent archaeological discoveries at Port St. Charles -- apparently was first settled around 1623 B.C. when Arawaks arrived in dugout canoes from Venezuela. They were later overcome by the taller, stronger Caribs -- bowmen who used poison to paralyze their prey. As cannibals, the Caribs also were fond of barbecuing their captives and washing them down with cassava beer, and (according to The History of Barbados) in 1596 managed to consume an entire French crew. A Portuguese explorer, en route to Brazil, named the island Los Barbados (bearded-ones), presumably after island fig trees with a beard-like appearance. Despite their strength, Barbados Caribes were taken over as slaves by Spaniards in 1492, and soon were doomed by exposure to European small pox and tuberculosis. The Spanish left, seeking larger Caribbean isles, and 1625 brought arrival of the first English ship to claim Barbados on behalf of King James I. Land was deforested for tobacco, cotton, and sugar plantations, and whites seeking to emigrate signed on as planters, joined by convicted criminals. Descendants of white slaves and indentured labor (referred to as Red Legs) still live in Barbados among the black population. Notable hurdles have included the locust plague of 1663, the Bridgetown fire followed by a hurricane in 1667, drought in 1668, and excessive rain in 1669. Yet Barbados has survived to become one of the Caribbean’s most popular havens for balmy vacation getaways. Eco-touring includes caves, waterfalls, tropical gullies, flower forests, mangrove swamps and indigenous species such as the Barbados green monkey. Barbados also has lively nightlife, duty-free shops and some of the Caribbean’s best restaurants.

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Area Facts: Bridgetown is the Capital city of Barbados. The international dialing code for Barbados is 246.

What Members Are Saying...

“I Loved It And Will Go Again”
	“What makes this hotel special are the staff, who are friendly and helpful and the location. I stayed there last August with fami…” Review Details. Said about: Pirates Inn, by Non-Member, Reader
“Very Disappointed”
	“When I booked this hotel, I was looking for comfort, a nice kitchenette (I have a 2 year old who is a fussy eater!) and value fo…” Review Details. Said about: South Beach Resort and Vacation Club, by "Polly", Frimley, Surrey NW
“Give Them a Break!”
	“We've been to Kings Beach twice now. We first visited Barbados in 1973 for our honeymoon and stayed down in St. Lawrence. Since …” Review Details. Said about: Kings Beach Hotel, by "Nigel", Horam 00
“Hell Hole”
	“'Hell Hole' is the best way I can describe this so call Hotel. Unwelcoming, unfriendly, shabby beyond belief, filthy and the mos…” Review Details. Said about: Time Out at the Gap, by "Maria", Leicester
“The Greatest Hotel on Earth”
	“This is the best hotel in the Caribbean and West Indies.” Review Details. Said about: Discovery Bay Hotel, by "Vi", New York
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