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Barbados is a Caribbean island, and is very English in its ways because of being a British colony previously.

Barbados has five different parts, all of which offer something to the tourists. The first, Bridgetown, is the capital city of the island. Central Barbados has a huge limestone cave which is a big attraction on the island, and also has wildlife reserves that can be visited. This is also the place to play golf and polo.

Eastern Barbados faces the Atlantic and has some really popular beaches. This also has the best surfing spot on the island, The Soup Bowl. Western Barbados is calmer, and offers some nice beaches. Finally, Southern Barbados is full of bars and restaurants, and is famous for its fish fry.

While in Barbados, be sure you go to the numerous beaches and bathe in the sun. Additionally, you should go scuba diving or snorkeling to see the astonishing marine life in the area. In addition you can also surf here, and the majority of beaches will give you the chance to lease all snorkeling, scuba diving, and surfing equipments.

The fare in Barbados is special. It is a blend of spices with unusual flavors, but you can also eat English food that is not as fiery. Expect to eat something very Bajan along with something very English.

Make sure you try the Flying Fish which is an island icon. It is fried and served with a yellow sauce that contains very hot peppers, so be careful when trying it. Pepperpot is a local pork stew in a dark sauce. It’s quite spicy and definitely not to be missed.

Also, make sure you try “cutters”, which is a local sandwich. These can include flying fish as well. Be warned that there are very few fast food chains on the island, and almost none that serve beef, as the local people do not eat a lot of beef. So, you can find KFC on the island, but not a Burger King.

On Friday nights, you can go to the town of Oistins where the “Fish Fry” offered is extremely delicious. You can also buy fresh fish from the market here. The place remains open till late with locals dancing till late night. This is one of the biggest attractions on the island.

The island has some of the most sparkling water, so you can drink it from the tap. Additionally, Rum is awfully famous and can be seen in every bar. The biggest brand is Mount Gay Rum. In addition, you can also go on a trip of the Banks brewery, and although the tour is not that wonderful, there is an unrestricted amount of beer offered before it starts.

If you are searching for some sun and sand, Barbados is the best spot for you. The island has much to show, so even if you get tired of the beaches, you can find amusement elsewhere.