20 - Sunday, February 4, 1990 - Nort

h Shore News

TRAVEL

Easy to love island in the sun

LEGEND HAS it that while the
sun shines on all the islands in the
Caribbean, it shines on Barbados
with a particular benevolence.

Twenty-one miles long and 14
miles wide, Barbados is rich in his-
tory and natural beauty. First set-
ted by the British in 1627, today
Barbados is a land of contrasts
blending forts and pirate ships
with the conveniences and ameni-
ties of modern life.

Most vacationers come for the
beach but Barbados offers sports,

culture, restaurants, night life and
more. Whatever your interest, this
island has a special charm of its
own and all of these things says
Barbados best.

What distinguishes Earbados
from other islands is the people.
Known for their natural
friendliness, Barbadians have
warmth, humanity and a gift for
hospitality.

Centuries-old plantation homes
are an impressive part of the
island's lush landscaped gardens;

several of these ‘great houses” are
open for tours.

One of the oldest plantation
houses, Farley Hill mansion was,
unfortunately, ravaged by fire.
Nevertheless, its dramatic burnt-
out shell sits majestically on a cliff
above the sea.

From the sea comes a popular
delicacy flying fish. Served
steamed or fried with a spicy
coating of lime, herbs, onions and
pepper, this dish is certain to perk
your tastebuds.

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To quench a tropical thirst, iy a
rum punch ofr an ice cold Banks
Beer. Barbados is home to some of
the world’s finest rums. Bank. is
an award-winning loca: brew.

“The street chat never sleeps,”
Baxier’s Road comes alive at
night. Tourists and locals alike jam
the music-filled bary and restau-
rants unul tne wee hours of the
morning for a late night drink and
snack.

For a tasty treat, sample some
spicy fried fish, ‘'Bajan style,”
from vendors at the end of the
street.

Broad Street and Prince William
Henry Street in bustling
Bridgetown is the place for duty-

free bargains. Visit stares such as
Case Sheperd’s, C.F. Harrison,
Da Costa’s and Correia’s.

For indigenous handicrafts and
clothing, try the Best of Barbados
shops and beutiques at some of the
major hotels.

Harrison's Caves is a spectacular
subterranean cave where actively
growing stalactites hang like icicles
from overhead and stalagmites rise
from the floor. Take an electric
train to the depths of this mile-
long cave, past cascading waters,
where a 40-foot waterfall plunges
into a lake.

In November, the country's in-
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festival.

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