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Barbados is so unusual yet also so common in many respects. This delightful Caribbean island is tiny in size but carries a sophistication that attracts both the elite and backpackers wanting a flavour of the island life. Its creative people have nurtured a country in which Caribbean traditions are melded with the highest standards of ease and cuisine afforded to visitors. However, the relaxing pace of life remains an excellent remedy to the hectic lives many of us lead. You can tick all the boxes when it comes to beautiful beaches, swaying coconut palms, pleasant hotels and a sea painted every colour of blue.
With a range of about 200 amazing wrecks, it’s no wonder that Barbados is a wonderful dive destination that captures the attention of divers seeking something unusual. The Pamir, Friars Crag and the Stavronikita are the wrecks that should be at the top of your priority list, and some like the Pamir are at depths ideal for the newbie enthusiast diver. There are four wrecks in the Bay of Carlisle, and all are accessible to the novice. Perusing the reefs of Bell Buoy, Maycocks Bay and Shark Bank is the perfect easy morning schedule for fish lovers and potential biologists.