Recreation & Travel : Barbados

A listing of web sites that provide links to information about Barbados. For additional information about Barbados at the Library of Congress, consult its online catalog (http://catalog.loc.gov). The most important source for bibliography of books and articles concerning Barbados is the annual Handbook of Latin American Studies (http://lcweb2.loc.gov/hlas/) produced by over 130 contributing editors under the editorship of the Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress. Additional coverage of journal articles can be found through a subscription to the Hispanic American Periodical Index (http://hapi.gseis.ucla.edu/).   Both the Handbook and HAPI are available in selected libraries in book form.   One of the major aggregators for links to a wide variety of subjects for Barbados is the University of Texas' LANIC (http://www.lanic.utexas.edu/la/cb/barbados/),

Accommodation Search Engine (ASE)  (http://www.ase.net/servlet/SearchCountry?country=710)
Offers a country-specific listing by city of accommodations, ranging from bed and breakfasts to upscale hotels, beach clubs and resorts.

Barbados Cricket Association (BCA)  (http://www.bcacricket.com)
Includes recent news on cricket, the national sport of Barbados. Also includes schedules, results of cricket matches and contact information.

Barbados Travel and Tourism Encyclopedia  (http://www.barbados.org/btaindex.htm)
Contains valuable information for visitors to the island. Includes an event calendar as well as information about holidays and festivals.

Expedia Travel: Barbados  (http://www.expedia.com/daily/vacations/barbados/default.asp?CCheck=1&rfrr=-33989)
Considered to be a one-stop shop guide for travel to Barbados. Also contains information on island accommodations, activities, and entertainment.