Sometimes known as "the England of the tropics", Barbados is famous for its miles of fantastic pink and white sand beaches--and rightfully so. The soft sand and palm trees form the backdrop for the clear waters of the Caribbean Sea that have underwater visibility of 100 feet for most of the year making the island a popular snorkeling destination. Steeped with colonial history, the buildings of the islands capital, Bridgetown, hearken back to the days when the British ruled the island and, although Barbados is still part of the Commonwealth, it is showing signs of a move towards independence. But truthfully, not many people travel to Barbados for a history lesson, the beaches are why visitors return again and again. Come and see for yourself.