Barbados

Barbados is the eastern-most Caribbean island and is actually an enormous and ancient coral reef, created about one million years ago. The islanders call themselves 'Bajans', and although they are as West Indian as any of their neighbors, the culture reflects a distinctive English flair. With it's 430 square kilometers, it's just a small drop of land in the Caribbean sea, but 97 kilometers of coastline make Barbados great destination for an active holiday. Barbados is predominantly flat with only a few gently rolling hills to the north, but the differences between the east and west coast are quite dramatic. The west coast is the Caribbean side. Here beaches are made of fine white sand and there are natural coral reefs. There's a lot of hotel development, but the coastline remains attractive none the less. The Atlantic side is less developed and more raggedy. There is lively surf as the sea pounds the rockier shoreline.

On such a small and crowded Island it's hard to leave the beaten track. Just go for water sports and beach activities. The coral structure of the island acts as a natural filter and the waters of Barbados are amongst the purest in the world.

Caribbean Travel Guide

Anguilla : Cove Bay

Cove Bay Large sand dunes and a gentle cresent beach make this beach a good place for a private picnic. One restaurant sits on the eastern end of the beach and a public jetty is nearby. To reach the beach take the road west from the airport approximately 4.5 miles.

Caribbean : Netherlands Antilles

Netherlands Antilles The Netherlands Antilles was once the centre of the Caribbean slave trade but was hard hit by the abolition of slavery in 1863. Netherlands Antilles has all you could ask for in a Caribbean holiday. The popular tourist areas are around Willemstad , on Curaçoa, and Sint Maarten, where

Culture of Trinidad and Tobago

Culture of Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago are famous as the birthplace of calypso music, as well as the development of the steel pan, which is widely claimed to be the only acoustic musical instrument invented during the 20th century. The diverse cultural and religious background allows for many

Early history Puerto Rican Music

Early history Puerto Rican Music The history of the music on the island of Puerto Rico begins with its original inhabitants, the Taínos. While very little of their culture is left, perhaps traces of it can be found in some of the percussion instruments currently in use, particularly in the countryside.

Caribbean : Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago The distinct differences between Trinidad and Tobago are a significant bonus to visitors: while most Caribbean destinations can offer a handful of attractions, Trinidad & Tobago boast a bagful. Its variety is ideal, granting the best of Caribbean culture and the best of Caribbean beauty. The capital is

Geology of Puerto Rico

Geology of Puerto Rico Puerto Rico is composed of Cretaceous to Eocene volcanic and plutonic rocks, which are overlain by younger Oligocene to recent carbonates and other sedimentary rocks. Most of the caverns and karst topography on the island occurs in the northern Oligocene to recent carbonates. The oldest rocks are

Demographics of Puerto Rico

Demographics of Puerto Rico Puerto Rico is said to comprise a White majority, an extinct Amerindian population, persons of mixed ancestry, Africans and a small Asian minority. Recent genetic research, however, contradicts that information. Recent genetic research revealed a surprising picture about Puerto Rican heritage. It indicates that in relation to matrilineal

Bahamas : Long Island

Long Island An uninterrupted 80-mile stretch of contrasting coastlines gives Long Island its name and a distinct landscape. The island is divided by the Tropic of Cancer and bordered by two very different coasts, one with rocky cliffs and caves that dip suddenly into the sea and the other with broad

Demographics of the U.S. Virgin Islands

Demographics of the U.S. Virgin Islands Population: 120,917 (July 2000 est.) Age structure: 0-14 years: 27.8% (male 17,258; female 16,359) 15-64 years: 63.72% (male 35,026; female 42,021) 65 years and over: 8.48% (male 4,435; female 5,818) (2000 est.) Population growth rate: 1.07% (2000 est.) Birth rate: 15.96 births/1,000 population (2000 est.) Death rate: 5.36 deaths/1,000 population (2000

History of Saint Kitts and Nevis

History of Saint Kitts and Nevis Originally colonies of the United Kingdom, Saint Kitts and Nevis along with Anguilla, became an associated state with full internal autonomy in 1967. Anguilla rebelled and was allowed to secede in 1971. St. Kitts and Nevis achieved independence in 1983. In August 1998, a vote