Barbados, the land of the bearded figs, was at first a Portuguese possession and the British took over in the early 1600s with little resistance
. Barbados soon became the world's leader in the production of sugarcane and along with tourism it remains so today. Barbados is an exotic destination and offers beautiful beaches, pristine waters and forested backcountry with waterfalls, pools and caves. Barbados is romantic place for evening walks on the beach or horseback riding on the shore. There is sunbathing, scuba diving, surfing, fishing and sailing.