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Barbados (old Portuguese word for
bearded-ones, pronounced /bɑrˈbeɪdoʊz, -dɒs/), situated just east of the
Caribbean Sea, is an independent island nation in the western Atlantic Ocean. At
roughly 13° North of the equator and 59° West of the prime meridian, the country
lies in the southern Caribbean region, where it is considered a part of the
Lesser Antilles. Its closest island neighbours are Saint Vincent & the
Grenadines and Saint Lucia to the west. To the south lies Trinidad and
Tobago—with which Barbados now shares a fixed official maritime boundary—and
also the South American mainland. Barbados's total land area is about 430 square
kilometres (166 square miles), and is primarily low-lying, with some higher
regions in the country's interior. The highest point in Barbados is Mount
Hillaby in the parish of Saint Andrew. The geological composition of Barbados is
thought to be of non-volcanic origin and is predominantly composed of
limestone-coral formed by subduction of the South American plate colliding with
the Caribbean plate. The island's climate is tropical, with constant trade winds
off the Atlantic Ocean serving to keep temperatures mild. Some less developed
areas of the country contain tropical woodland and mangroves. Other parts of the
interior which contribute to the agriculture industry are dotted with large
sugarcane estates and wide, gently sloping pastures, with panoramic views down
to the coast.
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Allamanda
Beach Hotel
Formerly the Woodville Beach Hotel. Offers photos, facilities guide,
amenities included, specials and offers, rates and reservation form with
contact information.
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Almond
Beach Resorts
Two beautiful properties with more properties and locations coming soon.
"Adults only", relaxed, laid-back and intimate.
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Andromeda Botanic Gardens
Tropical garden in the Parish of St. Joseph on the East coast, with
collections of palms, heliconias, succulents, medicinal plants, and orchids.
Information on educational facilities, and photo galleries.
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Bajan
Services
Sales and rentals of luxury homes, villas and properties. Affiliate of
Sotheby's International Realty.
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Barbados Advocate
Daily news, editorials, features, sports, business, entertainment, and
other sections.
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Barbados Chamber
of Commerce and Industry
About the Chamber, business directory, companies and yellow pages. Also,
news and calendar of events.
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Barbados Forum
Discussion forum focusing on Barbadian issues but also attracting
discussions of an international nature.
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Barbados
Tourism Encyclopedia
The comprehensive guide to everything Barbados.
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Barbados Tourism Investment,
Inc.
Development agency of the Government of Barbados. Provides assistance to
investors in the tourism and hospitality industries for private investment
on the island.
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Barbados Villa Services
Villa accommodation and penthouse suite on the west coast of Barbados.
Property details, rates, and information on maintenance services.
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Calyspo Rentals Inc.
Rental of villas, apartments, houses, and cottages. Rates, property
details, booking information and car hire reservation information included.
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Caribzones
Barbados Ltd
Holiday guide including accommodation, restaurants, nightlife,
sightseeing, shopping, property for sale/rental, plus local information.
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CBC - Caribbean
Broadcasting Corporation
Features three frequencies. Personalities and schedule.
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Chefette
Restaurants Limited
Fast food restaurant company offering two in one restaurants with
Chefette and Barbecue Barn. Offers a history of the company, locations,
menus, specials, hours of operations and contact information.
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Central Bank of Barbados
Provides information about the bank, monetary policy and island links.
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Coral Reef Club
Family owned and managed resort. Facilities, location, rates and events.
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Corporate
Affairs & Intellectual Property Office
Responsible for keeping and maintaining business and commercial records
which are vital to the orderly conduct of business in and from Barbados.
Includes an overview, forms, fees, FAQ and search facility online.
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Courtesy Rent-A-Car
Vehicle hire based in St. Michael. Includes a vehicle guide with photos,
rates, special offers, booking form for reservations, and contact
information.
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Drive-A-Matic
Rental of a range of cars and vans from mokes and hatchbacks to SUV's.
Fleet details, rental conditions, and instant quote provided.
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Elegant Hotels Group
Features a collection of six up-scale properties all located on the
island. Includes description of each property, services and amenities
included, local resources, dining options, seasonal rates and contact
information.
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Embassy of the United States
Accredited to Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, British Virgin
Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Montserrat, St. Barts,
St. Eustatius and Saba, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Martin (both the
French and Dutch sides), and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
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FunBarbados.com
Barbados accommodations, restaurants, tours, activities, special deals,
postcards, shopping, services, general information, and giveaways.
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GEMS of
Barbados
Choose from several properties: All-inclusive resort, historic hotel,
self-contained apartments, family hotels and business lodgings.
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Government of Barbados Information Network
Guide and country information resource. Gateway to news, ministries and
links.
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Island
Villas
Offers homes and properties for sale and lease, includes photos, prices,
amenities and property management information.
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Jennifer
Alleyne, Ltd.
Company established almost 20 years ago. Offers properties for sale and
lease, includes photos and contact information.
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Odd Ball
Music files, lyrics, photos of school friends, anime section, IRC chat,
cars and life in Barbados.
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Sea-U!
Guest House
Colonial style wooden house with large patios at Tent Bay. New rooms with
ocean views. Serves continental breakfast.
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South Beach Resort and Vacation Club
Located opposite Accra Beach in the heart of the south coast. Offering
photos of the property and accommodations, special features and amenities
included, guest testimonials, online reservation request form and contact
information.
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Stoutes
Car Rental Limited
Jeeps, mokes, sedans, and vans available for hire in St. Philip. Fleet
descriptions, rates, and booking enquiry form provided.
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Sunbeach
Provides many types of Internet services, from home consumer to products
and services for small, medium and large corporations.
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Sunny
Barbados
Privately owned vacation rental unit. Offers photos, amenities included,
local area and contact information.
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The Crane
Private Residence Resort
Buy or rent, located on the famous Crane Beach. Resort amenities and
booking information.
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The
European Commission's Delegation to Barbados
Delegation of the European Commission to Barbados and the Eastern
Caribbean, accredited to or responsible for Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados,
Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the
Grenadines, the three British Overseas Countries and Territories of
Anguilla, British Virgin Islands and Montserrat, and the three French
Overseas Department of French Guyana, Martinique and Guadeloupe.
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The
Nation Newspaper
Local news, editorials, sports, entertainment and other sections.
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Top
Class Car Rentals
Top Class Car Rentals in Barbados, second to none in vehicle quality,
service and attention to detail. You can book direct online and SAVE 15%.
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University of the West Indies - Barbados
The Cave Hill Campus is one of the three campuses of the University of
the West Indies (U.W.I).
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Voice of
Barbados
Offers news, sports, talk and calypso music. Includes information about
programs, personalities, on-air promotions and community links.
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West
Coast Villas - Sotheby's International Realty
Focused on the sale, rental and management of property on the West Coast
of the island. Company profile, services, and contact information.
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Wikipedia - Barbados
Barbados, situated just east of the Caribbean Sea, is an independent
island nation in the western Atlantic Ocean. At roughly 13° North and 59°
West, the country lies in the southern Caribbean region, where it is a part
of the Lesser Antilles island-chain. Barbados is relatively close to the
South American continent, around 434 kilometres (270 miles) northeast of
Venezuela. Its closest island neighbours are Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent
and the Grenadines to the west, Grenada to the south-west, and Trinidad and
Tobago to the south, with which Barbados now shares a fixed official
maritime boundary.
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