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Barbados in the Caribbean. The independent island nation of Barbados is located in the southern Caribbean region, and is a part of the Lesser Antilles island chain. Barbados's total land area is about 166 square miles. The island's sports a tropical climate, with customary trade winds coming from the Atlantic Ocean that serves to keep the island temperatures mild and pleasant.

Remembering that this is a tropical paradise, as with all tropical areas there is a rainy season that keeps things green and Barbados is no exception with it's rainy season being from June to October.

Barbados has one of the highest standards of living and literacy rates worldwide. Despite its small size, Barbados's Human Development Index ranking is consistently among the top 35 in the world. It is currently ranked third in the Americas, behind the United States of America and Canada. The island nation is also a major tourist destination for world wide travelers.

The islands major airport is the Sir Grantley Adams International Airport. Daily flights by several major airlines arrive from and depart to points around the world. Several smaller regional airlines and charters also use the Barbados Airport. The airport serves as the main air transportation hub for the Eastern Caribbean.

Barbados is a well developed island paradise beckoning to be explored. Hotels are available from major hotel chains to private lodging that offers real world-class accommodations for your vacation. Thinking about owning a time shares? There plentiful and conveniently available around the island, and many of the smaller local hotels, motels and private villas well located in pleasant locations around the island have space available but should always be booked in advance. The southern and western coasts of Barbados are popular tourist locations offering tranquil light blue waters of the Caribbean Sea and the exceptional white and pinkish sandy beaches so cherished by all.

Things to do in Barbados.

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