Why Barbados? Imagine awakening to the warm caress of the Caribbean sun. Palms whisper and coves beckon. Languid sands stretch out before you. And a breeze embraced by turquoise waters gently cools you. Barbados has to be one of the most elegant and sophisticated islands in the Caribbean. It's attracted famous visitors ever since George Washington dropped anchor here over 200 years ago. Today, it plays hosts to celebrities from around the world offering cultural events including opera, theatre, dance and art exhibitions. It's also a favourite getaway for the British gentry, whose black-tie