Barbados

Barbados is one of the Windward Islands in the Lesser Antilles group that enjoys tropical water and air temperatures as well as reliable trade winds – especially in wintertime. Lying 150km further east in the Atlantic than its Caribbean siblings it picks up noticeably more groundswell, making it prime wave-hunting territory. While most holidaymakers enjoy the pure white sand and crystal-clear turquoise waters from resorts and luxury villas, kiters and windsurfers can choose between freeride or waves, beach-breaks or reef-breaks, all mod-cons or solitary soul sessions on an island measuring 35km x 25km.