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Looking for somewhere to go on holiday this summer to escape the hustle and bustle of city life? Well why not consider Barbados? Lying 160 km east of the Windward Islands, it is a pear-shaped island measuring 34 km from North to South and 22 km at its widest. The beautiful island is composed of coral accumulations and built on sedimentary rocks. The West coast has pure white sand beaches and stunning turquoise waters, coral reefs surround most of the island. If that wasn't reason enough to book a stay in one of the top Barbados hotels then here is ten reasons why you should.

1. There are direct flights to Barbados, from both British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. These leave from Gatwick. British Midlands also offer a direct flight from Manchester. From London, the beauty of Barbados is only eight hours away.

2. The hospitality within Barbados is amazing, and Barbadians welcome visitors to their local bars, restaurants and festivals. Visitors can feel safe in the knowledge that they will receive help if needed anywhere and that Barbados hotels are some of the best places to stay.

3. Festivals, at any time of the year in Barbados there is a festival happening somewhere. The most popular being the Crop-Over that historically celebrates the end of the sugar cane harvest.

4. The food in Barbados is a definite reflection of the variety of people Barbados has welcomed to its island; there is a huge mix of French, Greek, Polynesian, Chinese, Italian and Japanese. With wonderful restaurants and tasty beach barbeques it's not to be missed!

5. Nightlife within Barbados is vibrant and varied for both the family and adults. If you fancy going out and clubbing, many clubs here offer inclusive drinks and serve at happy hour prices.

6. Accommodation in Barbados is stunning, offering high class resorts and Barbados hotels situated along the breath-taking shores.

7. Beach culture is a long running history integrated into Barbados life; the locals love their beaches as much as visitors. The west and south coasts have really calm seas as they are protected by the Caribbean Sea.

8. Activities, if you like to go on holiday for sports and other activities then Barbados is full of things to do, from safari through to snorkelling, there is something for everyone.

9. Barbados also offers much history to its visitors, the British ruled here for almost 350 years and there are many historical sites of interest for those that love to learn history.

10. The weather is the final selling point of Barbados, at a constant year-round temperature of 28-30 degrees with a cool breeze blowing off the Atlantic, it really is perfect.

Anna Stenning loves to stay in posh Barbados hotels during the summer months as a way to escape the normal life.

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