Bridgetown, the capital of Barbados, is a port city on the island‚s southwest coast. It’s known for its British colonial architecture, 17th-century Garrison and horseracing track. Near the central National Heroes Square, which fringes the Constitution River, Nidhe Israel Synagogue and its museum explore the island‚s Jewish history. Carlisle Bay is home to 6 shipwreck dive sites, Browne‚s Beach and a yacht club.

Bridgetown is the only city on Barbados and well over half the island’s residents live there. Bridgetown is the port of call for many cruise ships and is known for its duty-free shopping as much as for its more cultural and historical attractions.

Languages: English

Flight from London:‚ 8 hours 30 minutes

Best Time to Visit:

The best time to visit Barbados is between July and November. Though these months fall within the Caribbean’s hurricane season, hurricanes rarely hit the island, and you could attend one of the lively Crop Over Festival activities if you vacation during this time of year. Temperatures stay between the mid-70s and mid-80s year-round, so there’s little reason to travel during the peak season, which occurs from late December to mid-April.