A Barbados vacation on this beautiful Caribbean isle comes highly recommended, and there is plenty for the tourist to see and do.
Lying in the Caribbean Sea just north of Venezuela, this stunning island, which is known to the locals as Bajan, offers tourists the ideal mix of the watersports expected from a seaside paradise and fascinating cultural attractions. The island is divided into five separate regions, and, as each of them sport their own world class attractions and activities, tourists should make the most of their getaway and visit region in turn.
Money in Barbados is known as the Barbadian Dollar and worth about 1/2 that of the US Dollar. This currency is widelly used and accepted on the island. Bridgetown is the island’s capital and is a haven for duty-free shopping, and this stately and beautiful colonial city accommodates many cruise ships every week. While in Bridgetown, tourists must make sure to see the venerable Nidhe Israel Synagogue, which is among the oldest synagogues in the western hemisphere, the Parliament and the Garrison Historic Area, highlights of which include the George Washington House and the Garrison Savannah Parade Grounds.
