John

Barbados beaches are fantastic, the best in the Caribbean in my opinion. Good restaurants, too many to mention and includes every type of food and price range. Great local beers and rums. Shopping is convenient with tons of artisan crafts. The “Oistens Fish Fry” on Friday’s is a must. The island’s biggest asset is it’s people, who (on the most part) are genuinely friendly and happy. Lots of smiles in Barbados. The diving? Very few (4) shallow dives where you can off-gas on the reef. Most dives start deep, in the 100 foot range, and are terminated by the dive leaders after 35 minutes with safety stops done in the blue. Nice Caribbean reefs, pristine in many areas. No big critters. Did 20 dives, saw a couple turtles. Typical Caribbean schools of fish. Current was present on some dives, especially the Stavronokita. Hunted and speared Lionfish during dives, which was highlight. Recommend as great island, mediocre diving.