Cycling enthusiasts can visit Barbados, only when there is the Nation Fun Ride, which is a huge national event in July, attracting thousands of cyclists, from tweens to seniors, riding costumed bikes, homemade bikes, mountain bikes and racers. , culminating in a popular beach. for soft drinks.
Many budding cricketers visit Barbados only when the Sir Garfield Sobers International Schools Cricket Tournament takes place throughout the month of July.
August marks the beginning of the Hockey Festival, when local teams play international teams.
This month also offers another horse racing highlight, the Barbados Derby.
Visit Barbados only when it is September, a quiet month, when there are no shows, festivals or any other sports or entertainment activities. This is definitely the low season as hotel rates are lower and airfares are also more affordable. It is likely to rain a lot, and the humidity will be close to 100%.
October offers the National Triathlon Championships, the Run for Life Weekend, the International Bridge Festival and the National Beach Volleyball Championships.
Fly to Barbados only when the Soup Bowl or Nation Fun Walk surf competition takes place in November, an event that attracts thousands of regular walkers, novices, very young, seniors and racers. Volleyball also continues with a second competition in November.
The National Independence Festival of Creative Arts (NIFCA) is a major cultural event where all Barbadians can make contributions in the literary arts, photography and visual arts, culinary arts and performing arts, and are judged and awarded accordingly.
Barbados celebrates independence on November 30 and during this month there are a variety of independence celebrations.
Relax in Barbados only when the weather has cooled down in December, the rains are subsiding and there is a good breeze again. International runners visit Barbados only when, in December, they can participate in the Run Barbados International Marathon & 10K series.
Visit Barbados only when you want to vacation, on a hospitable and effectively governed tropical Caribbean island with varied sporting and cultural events, and a moderate climate.