23 mars 2016

Making The Most Out Of Your Apartment Hotel Stay In Paradise

By Elizabeth Howard


Barbados, a Caribbean tourist destination with a vivid past. It was colonized by the British and was a stop over for pirates who needed to replenish their stocks or lick their wounds from months at sea. Economy that primarily came from agriculture was slow at first until the island nation transformed itself into one of the most iconic tourist destinations in the world.

In the old days, it was hard to fathom that the small island nation could become a place the whole world knew but that is exactly what happened. The idea of maintaining a Barbados apartment hotel as a main source of livelihood used to seem absurd but now has become a reality for most of their entrepreneurs. The place has come a long way and definitely has a place on any travelers bucket list.

When you get to the island, expect to be greeted with smiles from the easy going locals who will be more than happy to offer you a variety of services. Quickly, you will get a taste of their culture. Even just conversations with the taxi driver on your way to your hotel could be enough for you to have an overflowing itinerary.

When you get all your stuff settled in your room, you should find yourself right at the the beach. The majority of places for tourists to stay will be found there. At this point you can start wandering the coast, wherever you may be, chances are, the beach looks amazing. What makes Barbados so good is the fact that even public beaches are as clean and as high quality as the privately owned ones. Available to anyone are water taxis, boats that charge a fare to deliver you anywhere along the coast much like the conventional taxi.

The beaches are littered with delicious seafood restaurants, all kinds of water sports, and various seaside lounges and bars. When your water taxi docks it may dock right beside a fishing boat full of all kinds of fishes that they just caught which could be served to you in a mouthwatering dish within minutes. You will not regret trying their cuisine.

Heart pounding water sports, a midday cruise with song and dance from the locals, and snorkeling along breathtaking coral reefs are just some other things you can do. Its also worth venturing into the some of the pristine forests in Barbados with a diverse and thought provoking wildlife. Needless to say, having a local guide through the forest would serve you well.

A highlight in the island nation as far as natural beauties are concerned is the caves. There is even one that opens straight into the Atlantic ocean and it has a natural pool only separated from the sea by the entrance of the cave. You could say this is how nature responds to infinity pools.

If you get tired of all the swimming, you can wander even deeper to see the equally breathtaking forests. Take some time to sip fresh coconut juice and have a light mid afternoon snack in a restaurant in the middle of the forest beside monkeys. After the quick recharge, you can move into the city to see the beautiful mural paintings, be dazzled by their culture, or experience the nightlife on the streets.

This summer, if you want a place to unload all your stress on and unwind, Barbados is a shoo in. In this day and age it is a lot easier to book trips. Prepare your sun tan, do yourself a favor and go to Barbados.




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