Bridgetown: The capital of Barbados has been an important port town for many centuries. The historic town with its British colonial architecture and military garrison will tell you about the country's history. An UNESCO heritage site since 2011, the colourful houses of the town are well preserved...
Speightstown Barbados, a quaint old town with a history dating back to when it was called little Bristol. Sports in Barbados - cricket, horse racing, polo, golf, sports shooting and more There are many sports in Barbados for both spectators and those that want to participate. ...
HISTORY British sailors who landed on Barbados in the 1620s at the site of present-day Holetown on the Caribbean coast found the island uninhabited. As elsewhere in the eastern Caribbean, Arawak Indians may have been annihilated by invading Caribs, who are believed to have subsequently abandoned...
when the British established the city of Holetown on the island's western coast in 1627. From then on, Barbados' history as a British colony continued virtually uninterrupted, with the island becoming an important trading port reliant mainly on sugar exports to survive. Sugar cane ...
Rich in British History Barbados is often called Little England because of its lasting British influence. Bajans love to share their culture with you as we saw when touring the city. They love their Cricket Matches, surfing or just sunning on the many beaches. We tried their Mount G...
We did a historic walking tour through Barbados with Karen. She was fabulous! She knew so much about Barbados history! Very informative and did a great job mixing historic landmarks with current areas as well! Review of: Historic Walking Tour of Bridgetown Barbados Written February 4, 2025 Th...
History and Heritage What's in a Town... Bridgetown Luxury Sun, Sea, Sand... Oh, And Shopping - Luxury Shopping in Barbados! Luxury Fine Dining to Tantalise Taste Buds Sustainable Tourism Building a Sanctuary of Sustainable Experiences Working Remotely Thinking About Setting up a Remote Off...
History and HeritageWhat's in a Town... Bridgetown LuxurySun, Sea, Sand... Oh, And Shopping - Luxury Shopping in Barbados! LuxuryFine Dining to Tantalise Taste Buds Sustainable TourismBuilding a Sanctuary of Sustainable Experiences Working RemotelyThinking About Setting up a Remote Office in Barba...
History of Bridgetown When theBritish settlerslanded on the island of Barbados in 1628, not much was there with the exception of a wooden bridge across the water. It is believed that a group of indigenous people to the Caribbean known asArawakswere the ones to create the bridge. Upon discove...
Lovely little place with great views of the coast and a history buffs graveyard full of historical gravestones. See tours 25. The Speightstown Mural 114 Points of Interest & Landmarks By oldsue We passed this on the way to the beach. It's an interesting painting and depicts a combination...