North America, Barbados
Barbados

Barbados is the natural home of the endangered Hawksbill Sea Turtle and the Barbados Sea Turtle Project is working to restore local marine turtle populations.

How They Dazzle Us

Barbados’ most famous modern export if most likely singing sensation Rihanna, with the country even naming a street after her as part of their Independence Day celebrations. The country’s name is derived from land of the bearded fig trees, and they also have the world’s third oldest parliament, having been formed in 1639.

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Why We Love Them

While most of the accommodation and tourist spots are on the west side of the country with the soft sands and still waters, the east side is home to the Soup Bowl, an ever-growing surfing community that hosts the Barbados National Surf Championship here every November.

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Their Sustainable Superpower

Barbados is the natural home of the endangered Hawksbill Sea Turtle and the Barbados Sea Turtle Project is working to restore local marine turtle populations to levels at which they can fulfil their ecological roles while still providing opportunities for sustainable use by the people of Barbados.

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Best Time to Visit

The most welcoming time of year is December to April when the otherwise uncomfortably high temperatures are somewhat loser and the air is less humid.

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Unique Foods

The national dish of Barbados is coucou and flying fish, which is made with cornmeal grain and fresh okra and accompanied by stewed flying fish prepared with fresh onion, garlic, thyme, tomatoes and pepper. The popular flying fish is also often used in fish cakes as a popular lunch dish.

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Visa Details

Please consult the closest embassy or consulate of Barbados

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