Where is Barbados?
Barbados is a beautiful small Island located in the Caribbean. It is sometimes called the gem of the Caribbean. It is the most easterly island in the Caribbean Island chain with the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Caribbean Sea on the other side. It is 166 square miles, 14 miles wide and 21 miles long.  It has a population of approximately 280,000 people.  Natives of Barbados are Barbadians but on the Island they are called Bajans.  Bridgetown is the capital of Barbados.  English is the official language and there’s a Bajan dialect you will hear throughout the Island.  Barbados is one of the leading destinations in the Caribbean and has some of the most beautiful beaches and sunsets.

How do you get to Barbados?
Most major airlines fly to Barbados.  There are direct flights from major cities such as New York, Miami, Dallas.  From New York it takes about 4 1/2 hrs,  Miami about
3 1/2 hrs and Dallas takes 5 1/2 hrs.   There are also flights from Charlotte, Atlanta, Toronto, Montreal, Brazil, London and many countries.  Check with your airline and for more information.

Bridgetown
Bridgetown is the capital of Barbados.  It is located on the southwest coast.  It is the hub for cruise ships which is great for visitors to the island…shopping is not far from the Harbour.  Broad Street is the main street of Bridgetown and has many stores and banks.  Most of the stores offer duty-free shopping. The biggest store is Cave Shepherd which has high end clothes and also a variety of souvenirs.  Cave Shepherd also has a restaurant upstairs and the food is delicious.  I love going there for lunch.  Simple but tasty.  Cave Shepherd must be added to your list of places to visit.  Bridgetown is very historic and is the location for Barbados Parliament. Bridgetown  was recently added to UNESCO’S World Heritage list.  It’s the first heritage site in Barbados to be added to the list.