Barbados is a popular island destination in the Caribbean, not least because the Grantley Adams International Airport receives international flights daily, but also because large cruise ships can dock in Saint Michael’s Deep Water Harbour in Bridgetown, the capital town.
Those who visit Barbados as part of a Caribbean cruise will dock in the Bridgetown Port, which was built on reclaimed land, incorporating a small island with the mainland. According to record, the island was named Pelican Island because of flocks of brown pelicans that nested there. The island was so near that one was supposed to have been able to wade out to it at low tide, although it was far enough removed so as to quarantine sick crew and passengers from ships and to keep diseases from spreading on Barbados.
The port was built in the late 1950s. The sea was filled in and Pelican Island became incorporated in the mainland. Nowadays, tourists can visit the Pelican Village and view arts and crafts dedicated to the island that once existed there.
Holidays to Barbados are popular not only because the island’s beaches and natural wildlife are undisturbed, but local history has been preserved as well. Browse available flights to visit Barbados this holiday season.
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