Barbados! Barbados!

What is it about the island of Barbados that attracts approximately half a million tourists...plus...to escape to its shores every year…?

This is about Bim, no way around it…

…Barbados is an island paradise! I am sure you have heard that many times… read that many times… And I am not being biased. It’s true.

This Caribbean island rests in the western Atlantic Ocean, just east to the waters of the Caribbean sea. This remote location is only one attractive characteristic, but a tremendous one at best- all of Barbados' exotic appeal is based on its eccentric position.

At latiute 13° North and 59° West- the island being thriteen degrees off of the equator-well makes, the sun hot!

The bright, sunny, and warm climate though, generally keeps you upbeat, and also, reflects the personable traits of many of the approximated 270,000 Barbadians living on the island (which is 166 square miles in size).

This tropical atmosphere, however, is constantly served by trade winds off of the Atlantic ocean aiding to keep the temperature mild.

The rainy season is from June to October and the island is located so far to the east of the other Caribbean islands that it is excluded from the principle hurricane belt and hurricanes are few and far between.

Composed mainly of limestone coral, you can find the most beautiful white sandy beaches, coves and some of the cleanest drinking water in the world- something the island is said to have in common with the water in Japan.

Largely a flat island, with the highest peak- Mount Hillaby, rising 1,100 feet above sea level. Naturally, visually appealing- on the west coast, more serene landscapes and calmer waters and tropical shrubery adorne – A vibrant lifestyle.

The east coast and to the north contrast with dramtic landscapes, hills and cliffs- that protect a quiet way of life- All of which is simply beautiful.

Hidden with in this simple, natural beauty there are so many fantastic reasons to travel to Bim, but we won't be the ones to divulge this or even what you might like about the island.

We rather let you experience it.

I was able to chat with some visitors on this were certainly having a good time.

Let’s see what they thought about this.



Fun –interesting tid bits

Summary of Facts

• Population: Approximately 270,000

• Ethnic Groups: Consist predominantly of African decent(90%), European decent (4 %) and Asian, Mixed & Other (6 %)

• Religion: Protestant 67% (Anglican 40%, Pentecostal 8%, Methodist 7%, and other 12%), Roman Catholic 4%, none 17%, & other 12%

• Land Area: 431 square km (166 square miles)

• Coast Line 90 km

• Highest Point (Mount Hillaby 1,100 feet)

More useful facts about Bim

About some of Barbados' national emblems

A Simple Map of Barbados



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