 
Though Barbados gained its independence from the British in 1966,
the island maintains a distinctly English flavor. From British
products such as chocolate and china to the national pastime,
cricket, the British influence is evident throughout this gorgeous
Caribbean destination. |
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| The
One Thing You Don't Want to Miss |
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| For the ultimate day of fun-in-the-sun
Barbados-style, cruise on the MV Harbour to a spectacular sandy
beach. Snorkel on reefs teeming with tropical fish. Enjoy the rope
swing, sun tanning or walking on the beach. Cruise back along the
scenic coast while dancing the calypso or limbo, or just relax on
deck. |
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| Other
Fun Things to Do |
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Climb into a comfortable safari-rigged Land RoverŪ and
prepare yourself for adventure. Visit places inaccessible
by tour bus, such as Gun Hill Signal Station, and go
off-road through Joe's River Tropical Rain Forest. |
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Adventure is in the air and so is the smell of a
thousand orchids on this fragrant tour of Orchid World and
Fisherpond House. |
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Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views and learn about
island culture and history on a comprehensive island tour
of Barbados. |
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| Sporting
Adventures |
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| Surround yourself with beautiful coral and exotic
marine life as you take a snorkel adventure through the Caribbean
waters. |
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| Shopping
for Bargains |
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| Often called the duty-free center of the Eastern
Caribbean, Barbados' convenient location and friendly natives make
it a true shoppers' paradise. Find competitive prices on diamonds,
emeralds, sapphires, rubies and designer jewelry and watches
including pieces from Chopard, Honora, John Atencio, John Hardy,
Kabana, La Nouvelle Bague, Starnight, Cartier, Concord, Maurice
Lacroix, Michele Watches and Movado. World-renowned Barbadian rum
and delicious local rum cakes are also excellent buys. |
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| Local
Currency |
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| The Barbados dollar (BBD) is the official currency.
U.S. dollars, traveler's checks and credit cards are widely
accepted. |
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