Barbados is the leading island destination in the Southern Caribbean for British, North American and European tourists. It is known for its well-trained, industrious people, its stable government, a wide range of accommodations and attractions and its fine coral-sand beaches.
Barbados is a mature Caribbean tourism destination. Large-scale tourism development dates back to the late 50s and early 60s but colonial ties to Britain had made Barbados a popular destination for wealthy British nationals for many years before World War II.
The tourism product in Barbados is diverse and includes varied accommodation - hotel rooms, villas and guest houses, scores of restaurants and other food and beverage facilities, nature attractions including caves and marine parks, historic sites, festivals, golf courses and a range of other activities.
Buying Property in Barbados
With no restrictions on owning property in Barbados, anyone is welcome whether it is to buy a second home, a retirement home or an investor looking into development projects. To buy a property in Bardados, you'll need to acheive permission from the Central Bank - a meeting which can be arranged by your lawyer.
Location
Barbados is a former British Colony and is a member of the Commonwealth. It is the most easterly of the Carribean Islands and is the largest of the Windward Islands. The terrain is mostly flat with gentle hills, except in the North-East which rises above 340m.
Language
The major language is English.
Climate
Barbados offers sunshine everyday but is cooled by the constant sea breezes which maje the average daytime temperature around 27-29 degrees celsius and around 23 degrees celsius in the evenings. The dry season is from December to June with the wet season from July to November where generally brief rain showers are likely usually lasting only a few minutes. Average sunshine hours per day are 8-10 from November to March and 8-9 from April to October. Tropical storms and hurricanes may occur between June and November.
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