Barbados Vacation Rentals by Owner Accomodations.

Why do vacationers flock to Barbados and Barbados vacation rental apartments, villas, cottages, beach houses, and condos? Ask any one of them, and they'll tell you, "the beaches."

Barbados with its Barbados vacation rental apartments, villas, cottages, beach houses, and condos is a coral island and its beaches are made from finely ground coral forming a clean fine grain. There are few beaches that are not fine sand. Generally if there is a beach on the shore, it is beautiful sand. Natural sand dunes are not common but some exist in Long Bay on the South West Coast.
 
Barbados is a relatively flat island with an abundant supply of large gradually sloping beaches fringing the land. That makes walking from beach to beach a breeze from your Barbados vacation rental apartments, villas, cottages, beach houses, and condos.

In some areas, notably the North, coral and sandstone cliffs rise straight out of the sea reaching several hundred feet in height. In the South West, cliffs of 50 to 100 feet rise and fall along the coast, separated by small sandy beaches and bays.

On the flatter South West and West coasts, you may walk for miles Barbados vacation rental apartments, villas, cottages, beach houses, and condos along unbroken white sand beaches, sometimes stopping at a cluster of coral rocks jutting out to sea. All along the shore large and small beaches are broken by coral formations, the soft coral rocks weathered by the ocean surf, forming abstract sculptures to an artist's eye.

There's so much to discover about this island from the comfort of your Barbados vacation rental apartments, villas, cottages, beach houses, and condos- from the historic homes and buildings that tell the story of its past, to the underground wonder of our natural caves. You will see  natural beauty in the tropical flowers that bloom around you and the breathtaking landscapes and seascapes that abound. Horticultural enthusiasts should be sure to visit the The Flower Forest and Orchid World.

Barbados is an island of great natural beauty, from the wonder of the underground caverns at Harrison's Cave to the colourful tropical flora found at Andromeda Gardens and Flower Forest.

Be sure to visit one of Barbados' newest attractions, Ocean Park. This is a unique attraction displaying a fascinating collection of freshwater and tropical marine life of the Caribbean in a way that is exciting, unique and educational.

To truly experience Bajan life, take a tour of  local towns and villages. Despite the small size of this Caribbean island (just 166 sq. miles), Barbados has a wealth of interesting places of explore, and some of the best places are the towns and villages scattered throughout the island.

Some of those towns and villages where Barbados vacation rental apartments, villas, cottages, beach houses, and condos may be found are:

Bridgetown:
The main commercial area of Barbados is the capital city of Bridgetown. Here you will find an abundance of duty free shops (selling fine jewellery, china, liquor, etc.) and wayside vendors (selling just about everything!).
The Parliament Buildings are also located in Bridgetown. The Barbados Parliament was established in 1639 and is the third oldest Parliament in the entire Commonwealth.

The 375th anniversary of Bridgetown recently was celebrated - a celebration that included concerts, historical lectures, and a recommitment to the renewal and continued development of the capital city.

Speightstown:
Speightstown, located in the north of the island, was the first commercial centre of Barbados. It was neglected for many years but has since been revived and restored to its former glory. The area offers a unique look into the architectural heritage of Barbados.

It is a wonderful place to spend a half-day - browse the shops, visit the art gallery, and enjoy a sumptuous local lunch at a beachfront restaurant.

Holetown:
Located right in the heart of the tourist district on the west coast of the island, Holetown is a place where history and modern development meet. Holetown is the location of the first settlement of Barbados and the Holetown Monument commemorates the first English landing in Barbados in 1625.

In the years since then, the area has seen many changes and is now home to several excellent restaurants, shopping areas, hotels, residential areas, and night spots.

Oistins:
Oistins is on the south coast of the island, and the Oistins Fish Fry has become the second most popular tourist attraction on the island!

Oistins has a rich history - this is where Articles of Agreement were drawn up to form Barbados' own parliament - the third oldest parliament in the entire Commonwealth!

Needham's Point:
An area of great historical interest, Needham's Point is also the location of some of the best beaches on the island.

St.Lawrence Gap
Not so much a place of historical interest, "The Gap" is where the party animals will feel right at home! There are numerous night clubs and bars, along with excellent beachfront restaurants.

Fitts Village:
A small village on the west coast, Fitts Village offers good swimming and snorkeling conditions as well as one of the best Italian restaurants on the island.

Bathsheba:
On the rugged east coast, Bathsheba is a quiet hideaway that is popular with visitors and locals alike. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery and take a dip in one of the naturally carved out pools!