Barbados was the name the Portuguese explorers gave to the 21 mile long picturesque Caribbean island, supposedly after the bearded fig trees that grew there in abundance. Today Barbados is one of the most developed islands in the region, and a Barbados vacation has something to offer everyone, from all-inclusive getaways to unrivaled water sports and recreation, from historical landscapes and fascinating landmarks, to old forts and photogenic ruins. The people of Barbados speak English and a very unique form of dialect known as Bajan. High end Barbados luxury hotels are found on the beachfronts of both the South and West coasts of the island. The calm and lagoon-like beach…