The world is experiencing El Niño and this phenomenon is expected to continue, which means that the summer will be much hotter than usual and what way to beat the summer heat? Swim and sunbathe in the cool waters of a tropical island. If you are planning to go to the Caribbean, a nice, warm and welcoming mainland island of the West Indies is ideal for some fun summer water activities and is waiting for you. So shop around for affordable Barbados trips and get ready to jump into the island’s cool and relaxing waters.
The country has a strong British influence, for which the neighboring countries called it: “Little England”. You can reach this tropical paradise either by air or by boat. You can choose from several regional and international airlines such as: Caribbean Airways, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Air Canada, WestJet, American Airlines, US Airways, American Eagle and Air Jamaica. There are also charter airlines that offer seasonal services. Travel time varies from 3.5 hours to a grueling 9 hour flight, depending on where you’re coming from. You will arrive at Barbados Grantley Adams International Airport located in Christ Church Parish. If you want to travel by boat, there is an international deep-water port located in Bridgetown.
There are lots of fun things to do in ‘Little England’, people to meet, places to visit, food to eat and beaches to swim, surf and enjoy. There are many beaches in the tropical island: a Speightstown beach, Accra, Crane are some of the beaches that you can visit and enjoy. There are two promenades where tourists can enjoy an afternoon stroll and enjoy the beautiful sunset. Since the east coast of the island faces the Atlantic Ocean, surfers can get some light surf, however surfers are still prohibited from other areas due to rip currents. The Caribbean island is also an ideal place for diving, tourists can enjoy the close encounter with the marine creatures of the sea. Tourists and visitors also have the option to see the beauty of the ocean aboard a submarine. Atlantis Submarines can take anyone on a special journey under the sea, a must experience for anyone visiting the country.
After a day of travel and fun activities, tourists can enjoy Barbados’ many festive seafood dishes. Fried flying fish fillet sandwich and cod cakes are some of the country’s seafood delicacies. It is a perfect meal for anyone who is looking for something tasty to eat. Foreign visitors can relax and unwind as there are also 5 star hotels that offer world class service and accommodation for them to choose from. Not to mention, there are plenty of tropical places you can head to whenever you want to quench your summer thirst. So if you want to beat the summer heat and have a fun-filled vacation, look into affordable Barbados trips, sail to the serene and relaxing beaches of “Little England.”
