New York Times: "American visitors to Barbados needn't worry about the weak dollar: the Barbadian dollar is pegged to it ($1 is worth two Barbadian dollars). Holding onto your cash, however, is another matter. The resort-packed Gold Coast — or, as some call it, the Platinum Coast — more than lives up to its name. But if you head off to the rugged, less-populated east coast of this pear-shaped island, and choose carefully in the overdeveloped south, you can see a more authentic side of Barbados and still have a few bucks left over for a bottle of rum. "
iWantSun.co.uk "No island captures the beauty of the Caribbean more than Barbados. Lying further east than any developed island in the region, it is a beautiful jewel of white sand beaches and rich cultural heritage. The west coast boasts luxury hotels, coral shore beaches, and teeming reefs offshore. the windy east is where trade winds stir up the waters, causing waves to pound against a rocky coastline. Inland are rolling forested hills, deep gullies, and phenomenal geological structures caused by two landmasses merging together over millions of years. And apart from the beautiful beaches, the highlight of the island has to be its people! Barbadians are some of the most friendly and relaxed people on earth, who are always ready to greet you with a smile and make you feel welcome. So following on with our guide of luxury resorts over the world, we cast a spotlight on this Caribbean Island where the sun always shines..."
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