Barbados is an island situated around 300 miles north of Valenzuela in the Atlantic. It is only 21 miles long and 14 miles wide across. The island is known for its fine beaches and narrow coastal plains of which it is surrounded with. Mount Hillaby is the highest point of Barbados.

The original inhabitants of Barbados are said to be the Arawak Indians, however, by the time the Europeans arrived on the island, the island was already uninhabited. The Portuguese are credited as the first Europeans to discover the island and gave it the name "Barbados" from the word "bearded". Barbados served as the administrative headquarters of the Windward Islands until it was declared a separate colony in 1885. Since independence, Barbados has been politically stable and now prides itself of becoming one of the sought after tourist destination in the world.

The island is now well-developed with hotels offering world-class accommodations. The most popular spots in Barbados are the southern and western coasts because of its calm light blue Atlantic Ocean and fine white and pinkish sandy beaches. Aside from the festive night-life, tourists can also enjoy duty-free shopping and an endless array of water sports.