These days the island of Barbados is relatively peaceful and popular as a beach holiday. The Southern and Western coast are most popular due to its Atlantic Ocean and light pinkish coloured beaches. Booking a Barbados hotel is often pricey due to its internationally recognised brands, including the recent Barbados Hilton Hotel.

Attractions include a wildlife reserve, exotic restaurants, shopping mall, scuba diving, helicopter rides, golf, plenty of sightseeing, cave exploration and yet more fine shopping. Possibly one of the most renowned traditions of Barbados is the yearly festivals that are in particular symbolic of the Barbadian culture. These festivals include the famous Crop Over festival in the summer season, which is evident of the English influence on the culture.