May 1, 1997
(CNN) -- To grasp the true flavors of a tropical paradise such as Barbados, you've got to break away from the beautiful beaches -- at least for a little while. A pulsating nightlife, gourmet restaurants and year-round sports events are a few of the treasures visitors discover when they explore this tiny island.
CNN TravelGuide jumped in for a closer look at this most easterly West Indian island -- from its national obsession with cricket to a sumptuous extravaganza of flying fish and after-dinner dancing...