Sadly, the island’s tourist industry, on which the locals are so reliant, has been hit hard by the pandemic, but there are green shoots of recovery.įor starters, travelling to Barbados is now easier than it has been for a while.
Not only did I get to relax in what is undoubtably one of the most picturesque locations on Earth, I also sampled some of the unique Barbadian experiences that can turn a regular beach holiday into the trip of a lifetime. The two of us were out for an early jog along Maxwell Beach, and although I was drenched in sweat and feeling the burn in my legs, the sight of the sun rising above Freights Bay gave me renewed energy.Īfter spending a week on the island of Barbados, it’s easy to see why Bajans like O’Neal are so full of life. “Barbados, my home!” he proclaimed, while holding his arms in the air like he had just won another competition. It was another stunning morning in the Caribbean, and former Olympic windsurfer O’Neal Marshall had a spring in his step.
