Barbados island travel tourism guide, Totally Barbados provides both visitors and locals detailed information about the island Barbados.

Find travel and tourism guides on both information and establishments, pertaining to the rich culture and history of Barbados.

Thousands of tourists, visitors and locals alike use Totally Barbados every day to find restaurant and hotel locations/reviews, to stay up-to-date on current events and attractions, along with other business and tourism information about Barbados.

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Learn about Barbados

The coral island of Barbados is a paradise of natural beauty as well as being a vibrant developed island with an astounding array of restaurants, night clubs, bars, water sports, and other Barbados attractions.

Imagine flying above the trees on a zip line hundreds of feet above lush, green, tropical flora and fauna, before shopping in a five star, luxury lifestyle centre, and then ending the day enjoying fine rum under the stars in one of the traditional, local Barbados rum shops.

On the West Coast of Barbados (Gold Coast) you will find the pink sand beaches and a calm, glassy, turquoise Caribbean sea - perfect for floating on under the warm, golden sun. Here, the world's rich and famous stay in mansions, luxury hotels and Barbados villas.

The South Coast of Barbados is unique with its down-to-earth vibe, fun atmosphere, white sand beaches and crystal clear, turquoise sea. The South Coast is abundant with bars and entertainment including the famous, vibrant strip of 'St Lawrence Gap'. In 'The Gap', as it's locally known, dinner is often served at either an à la carte restaurant or a lively bistro. There are also many lively bars and night clubs.

On the East Coast of Barbados are long, romantic, rugged coast lines dotted with giant boulders, which have been beautifully carved by the tempestuous Atlantic Ocean. This part of the island is the experienced surfer's paradise and is unspoiled, but for quaint little villages and guest houses.

Barbados Nightlife Guide

The nightlife of Barbados has exploded into a thriving hub of dancing, food and music. The ambassador of Barbados Rihanna, one of the best selling artists of all time, has further added to its reputation of being an entertainment capital.

Entertainment is on par to some of the world's largest cities, with exclusive clubs and select restaurants in Barbados.

Get information about what to do or see what's going on in the Google Calendar of events. Interactive maps are available so that it's possible to plan how to get to your specific destination.

Foodies can rest assured that the island has a wide variety of places to eat a meal of traditional foods or one of the unique dishes.

It is possible, for instance, to dine on freshly caught seafood, that tastes of another exotic underwater world, at a thriving fish market with an electric atmosphere, or to indulge in an eclectic meal at one of the exclusive Barbados restaurants.
 

Visit Barbados

Barbados boasts a colourful history and is dotted with vast fields of swaying sugar cane and the plantation homes of its past - many of which are now open to the public.

Since obtaining independence in 1966 Barbados has evolved from a low-income economy dependent on sugar production, into a middle-income economy based on tourism and offshore business.

From its own humble beginnings as a small, British colony in the Caribbean, the island has grown and transformed itself into an internationally acclaimed tourism Mecca.

The island provides a suitable environment for business and investment and has one of the most successful real estate markets globally.

Totally Barbados contains a wealth of information including recipes on how to make traditional meals at home, who's who in politics, and how the island evolved to where it is today through a whole series of Barbados history articles.

With many international tax and investment protection treaties and a long history of democracy, as well as social and economic stability, the quality of life continues to strengthen its position in the global arena.

Find information on real estate and the eleven parishes that make up the island. Each of the parishes offers its own unique culture, dining, lodging and attractions to both the tourist and locals alike.

Barbados is one of the most sought after vacation and holiday tourism spots in the Caribbean.

What's more, it is possible to receive special offers and discounts on restaurants, hotels, lodging, and attractions when booking them through Totally Barbados.

Find all the information necessary to relax and unwind, party and celebrate, enjoy haute cuisine for those living in Barbados, a regular guest, or are visiting this tropical paradise for the first time.

In fact Totally Barbados won the 'World's Leading Travel Destination Website' award, and for the fourth time running the 'Caribbean's Leading Travel Information Website' award.

Explore all the opportunities that await in Barbados, before setting off to dive into its azure sea, sink into its white sand and immerse yourself into its style, luxury and relaxation.

Totally Barbados is a great place to start planning your visit for travel and tourism information to the island of Barbados.