Private Jet and Air Charter in Bridgetown, Barbados

Bridgetown, the capital of Barbados, is located on the southwestern coast of the island on Carlisle Bay, in the parish of St. Michael. Founded in 1628 as a British settlement, Bridgetown was originally named "Indian Bridge" for the rude bridge which had been constructed over the river (now known as the Careenage) by the Indians. The island's leading commercial and administrative center, Bridgetown, also serves as a port of entry for cruise and cargo ships, as well as a major transshipment hub for the entire Eastern Caribbean Sea. Bridgetown had been a center of the sugar cane industry for centuries, but in the late 1970s and early 1980s it has evolved into a center of the manufacturing and tourism industries.

While Bridgetown is one of the oldest cities in the Caribbean, it's also renowned for its rich history and outstanding cultural heritage. Sightseeing opportunities in Bridgetown include the Parliament Buildings of Barbados, the National Heroes Square, the Nidhe Israel Synagogue, the Queen's Park, the Statue of Lord Nelson, the Wickham Lewis Boardwalk, the Barbados Museum, and the St. Michael's Cathedral. The main street of Bridgetown, Broad Street, is filled with several banks, restaurants, department stores, souvenir and duty free shops. Barbados's fine sunny weather, enjoyable experience, vibrant lifestyle, thriving daytime beach culture, recreation and dining facilities, and an impressive collection of historic buildings and landmarks, make Barbados, and specifically Bridgetown, one of the Caribbean's leading travel destinations. Barbados is served by Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI), which is located 8 miles (13 km) east of Bridgetown.