Barbados has a unique mixture of English traditions and Caribbean style. Often called "Little England", the island is home to stone buildings, homes, and churches built centuries ago. If not for the swaying palm trees you might think you are in a London neighborhood.
Although the island is small and has modern roadways, the small winding roads and congested city traffic can make driving tricky. They also drive on the left side of the road!
The people of Barbados are often called by their nickname- Bajuns. The island has a literacy rate of virtually 100%. They are proud of their ties to England and enjoy cricket and afternoon tea. People still wear light jackets for dinner, observe manners and speak with more of a British accent than a pure "West-Indies" accent found on other Caribbean Islands. But while they respect their ties to England and observe many English customs, they are equally (if not more) proud of who they are and what Barbados has made of itself. For the most part the people are outgoing, friendly and very patient with visitors. In fact, one of the reasons so many people enjoy going to Barbados is the friendly people and the feeling that the resort or hotel they are staying in is part of the "neighborhood" rather than just staying in a resort "compound."
