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Dance to Bajan and Caribbean music during the Crop Over festival.
Witness the wild waves on the East Coast, but leave your suit at the hotel—strong currents make swimming difficult.
Come for the 12-foot waves from October to March; half-size swells are the norm April through September.
Seek respite from the sun in the wetlands at Chancery Lane, Inch Marlow, and Graeme Hall. Flowers, fish, and birds nest here in summer and early fall.
Cushion your feet in sandy-bottomed waters on the West Coast, where waves are calm and inviting.

Barbados Overview

Endless pink- and white-sand beaches and a rich West Indian tradition are what put Barbados (Bar-bay-dose) on the map. Barbados is easily reached from the United States and has a grand array of hotels (many of them super expensive). Although it doesn't offer casinos, it has more than just beach life. It's a terrific destination for travelers interested in learning about West Indian culture, and it has more sightseeing attractions than most Caribbean islands. Read More

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