In a nutshell
The furthest east of the Windwards, this very British island combines spectacular pink-hued sandy beaches with a rich cultural heritage. The western side of the island sits on the calm waters of the Caribbean Sea and contrasts superbly with the rugged Atlantic cliffs of the east where the surf crashes on to the shore. Visit rural sugar plantations, rum factories and the beautiful 300-year-old colonial buildings of Bridgetown.