Cycling enthusiasts can visit Barbados, only when there is the Nation Fun Ride, which is a large national event in July, attracting thousands of cyclists, from tweens to seniors, riding costumed bikes, home bikes, mountain bikes and joggers. , 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 against international teams.

This month also features 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 sporting or entertainment activities. This is definitely the off-season as hotel rates are lower and airfares are also more affordable. It will probably rain a lot and the humidity will be close to 100%.

October offers the National Triathlon Championship, the Run for Life Weekend, the International Bridge Festival and the National Beach Volleyball Championship.

Fly to Barbados only when surfing competition is held at the Soup Bowl or Nation Fun Walk in November, an event that draws thousands of regular walkers, beginners, the very young, seniors and racers. Volleyball also continues with a second competition in November.

The National Independence Festival of Creative Arts (NIFCA) is an important cultural event where all Barbadians can make contributions in the literary arts, photography and visual arts, culinary arts, 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 and the 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.