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Barbados Beach Highlights

By Travel Expert: Linda Samuel
  • Witness the wild waves on the East Coast, but leave your suit at the hotel—strong currents make swimming difficult.
  • Get wet on the South Coast, where waves cradle swimmers and glide surfers to shore.
  • Cushion your feet in sandy-bottomed waters on the West Coast, where waves are calm and inviting.
  • 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.

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 superexpensive). 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...

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Hotels

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Little Good Harbour
Shermans
St. Lucy, Barbados
Hotel Class: 4 class stars
Distance: 8.2 Miles
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Silver Point Hotel
Silver Sands
Christ Church, Barbados
Hotel Class: 4 class stars
Distance: 9.6 Miles
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Peach and Quiet Hotel
Inch Marlow
Christ Church, Barbados
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Distance: 9.8 Miles
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Crane Beach
Water's Edge
Crane, Barbados
Distance: 2.4 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Located on the southern coast, Crane Beach is one... Read More
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Bathsheba
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Distance: 3.7 Miles (from destination center)
Description: The fishing village of Bathsheba is located on... Read More
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Barclays Park
East Coast
Hwy 7
Belleplaine, Barbados
Distance: 4.7 Miles (from destination center)
Description: Donated by Barclays Bank, this open area has... Read More
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Barbados Vacation Rentals

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3 Bedroom VACATION HOME in GIBBS, BARBADOS
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Non-Smoking, Patio, Swimming Pool, TV, VCR
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Exquisite Platinum Coast Beachfront Villa
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Blender, Ceiling fans, Freezer, Microwave, Oceanfront, Patio, Swimming Pool, TV
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Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 4 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Balcony, Blender, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Hot Tub, Laundry, Microwave, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster, Wireless Internet Access
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