Barbados is a beautiful island, offering the visitor a variety of art, sports, night life, music, history and some of the best restauarants to be found anywhere. But what makes it even more special, and the reason why so many visitors keep returning to the island year after year, is the people. Barbadians, called Bajans, are warm and friendly souls, always ready to greet you with a sincere smile. The Bajans make you feel welcome and special, in their own Caribbean way. The west coast is often referred to as the 'Platinum Coast' and is renowned for it's exclusive accommodation and clear warm waters that lap gently onto golden sands.