By Tarrian Grant-Burnett, BBbyTarri

Barbados is acknowledged as the preferred vacation destination for generations of celebrities. It is also ranked #1 in the Caribbean for the greatest percentage of repeat visitors. Thanks to a year round climate of near perfect weather conditions, a salubrious natural environment and a safe, tolerant and harmonious society, Barbados has become one of the world’s most aspirational destinations. For an island measuring a mere 14 x 21 miles, Barbados offers visitors a tremendous variety of activities and days that can be spent as busy or as leisurely as you choose.

Heritage in Barbados

Bridgetown and its garrison is a UNESCO World Heritage Property with unique characteristics. Bridgetown was one of the two largest and most influential British port cities in the Americas. Today you may enjoy visits to the oldest synagogue in the hemisphere, the third oldest parliament in the British Commonwealth. This is the home where America’s founding father George Washington stayed in 1751 at the age of 19 and it is a well preserved garrison that was the largest British military facility in the Caribbean. In addition, there are 11 state of the art museum attractions.

Barbados was one of the first economies to utilize slave labor for the production of sugar and rum around 1640 and today there is a rich fusion of African and European heritage. Excellent quality sugar and rum are still produced across the island. With many beautiful plantation houses and stunning ancient churches, Barbados has a rich and fascinating history.

Dining in Barbados

One of the greatest attractions in Barbados is the wonderful variety of food. This is very evident when considering the incredible range and diversity of restaurants and dining options currently available on the island. Anybody who appreciates good food will relish the dining experience in Barbados, a country that is widely acclaimed as the unofficial “Dining Capital of the Caribbean”.

Barbados has been blessed with a rich culinary heritage that has been fashioned over the centuries by the different styles and influences of Americans, Africans, Europeans and Asians. There is plenty of locally farmed fresh fruit, vegetables, livestock and dairy products along with daily catches of excellent fresh fish. Bajans from all walks of life love preparing great food. Visitors can enjoy the full range from hot cuisine in a stunning fine dining room to hearty local specialties at seaside fish frys and rum shops.

Weddings in Barbados

Barbados offers a bride and groom a really luxurious dream wedding that the entire wedding party will remember forever. Famous for its sandy beaches, tropical gardens, historic sites, luxurious private villas and romantic sunsets, it is the perfect place to have your wedding. You can choose anywhere from a beach wedding to the traditional church wedding at some of the oldest synagogues in the western hemisphere. Everything you need to create the wedding of your dreams and a great range of entertaining activities for you and your guests to enjoy are all under the Bajan sun.