Postcard: Barbados

Barbados is an island paradise with pristine waters, five-star resorts and cool ocean breezes that will make you rip up your passport and vow to never go back home. It's also home to a rich culture with friendly locals, delicious local fare, rum shops and quaint markets, all set to the backdrop of colorful buildings and sky high palms. Next time you visit this tiny island, enjoy the pristine waters and luxe hotels, but also take a day to walk the local streets to take in the slightly shabby, but nonetheless intriguing daily life. This postcard is the best of both worlds.