Introducing Bridgetown
Barbados is a very appealing country to visitors and, as its capital, Bridgetown naturally thrives on it's popularity and therefore, tourism. Situated in the south-western corner of the island this is one of the more popular resorts for tourists to book their holidays. Bridgetown is clean, modern and pretty with some stunning beaches for you to enjoy on your holidays at the waterfront. As it is the capital city of Barbados, tourism here naturally entwines with the commercial side. Originally called 'Indian Bridge', Bridgetown sits with its port in a natural harbour inlet and acts as a trade route for the country. The city's main street, christened Broad Street is where to find the banks, large department stores and duty free shops that form the commercial centre of the city.
Holidays in Bridgetown
As a capital city, Bridgetown is home to many hotels of all different costs and classes, all of which provide wonderful service to those visiting on their holidays. Bridgetown showcases the British imprints on Barbados' culture, through the traditions, architecture and it's people, There are still a great many influences left here creating a stunning destination for those that enjoy discovering unusual cutlures and countries on their holidays. At the top of Broad Street resides the Parliament Building which houses the third oldest Parliament in the Commonwealth, started in 1639. Bridgetown has an especially long summer lasting from April to October, a period which can often see temperatures rising to the mid 30's Celsius. The longer season creates a wider gap during which the bulk of tourist's make their holidays here so it never seems to crowded with foreigners enabling visitors to takeaway the true feel of a Barbados town.
Flights to Bridgetown
Flights with many transatlantic airlines are available from most Major airports in the UK, while some fly directly to Bridgetown airport (10 miles from Bridgetown) over 8-9 hours, there are flights that connect in various airports in the USA. All flights go through the island's only airport, the Sir Grantley Adams International Airport which was, along with the New York airport, the only airports that was able to support Concorde. It is now one of four sites globally that has an original of the retired supersonic aircraft on display, the airport is now creating a museum for it to be housed in; a fascinating start to a wonderful holiday.
The History and Culture of Bridgetown
A statue of lord Nelson, older than the one in Trafalgar Square, is situated opposite the Gothic parliamentary buildings and is a good example of Barbados' colonial history. This history is also well represented in the Barbados Garrison which, in the 1700s was the headquarters of the British Windward and Leeward Islands Command. It is a stunning example of Georgian architecture and is the base of the Garrison Committee who are excavating all of the old canons scattered around the island.
