With Christianity being the most prevalent religion within the Caribbean, Easter is an important and celebrated time.
As family being the key focus of this time of year, the Caribbean is an ideal place to take your kids on their Easter holiday break (well, what else are they going to do for a week?) With their vibrant island culture, the Caribbean Islands blend their deep religious values with their passion for good food and good times.
Good news for foodies too, as the Easter weekend welcomes lots of opportunities to eat.
Good Friday is traditionally a time to eat fish, and the 'Easter Bun' is a sweet and spicy loaf filled with raisins.
Similar to the well known hot cross bun, the Caribbean adaptation of this contains molasses instead of honey and is eaten with cheese.
Most important of all in Barbados is the Oistins Fish Festival, which is a week-long street fair covering the Easter period, and is a tradition dating back to 1977.
The event is held in honour of the excellent fishing industry on the island, but also showcases a host of local delicacies, music, entertainment and arts and crafts.
Oh, and not to mention the fish boning competition and the climb-the-grease-pole contest.
Hotels and resorts have wonderful Easter programmes that keep their guests busy, such as the Colony Club Barbados ' very own Culinary Classic Buffet Lunch.
Complete with the sounds of steel drums, a Carving Corner and more seafood than you can shake a stick at, Easter will be great family occasion that won't be forgotten in a hurry.
Barbados has a unique spin on the Easter Egg hunt too.
Barbadians have an egg ceremony that they believe will help predict the future.
Bajans break the eggs, put them in water and then set the egg-filled glasses in the sun.
Once the egg has settled into some kind of shape in the water, these shapes are then examined and a prediction is made.
For example, if the egg has taken the form of a plane of boat, it could be deciphered that the person will soon be taking a trip.
You'll notice the sky full of colourful dots at this time of year, as kite flying is another traditional past time, and competitions are held around the island.
Colour is everywhere in Barbados around the Easter holidays, and laughter, family and good times are valued above all.
As family being the key focus of this time of year, the Caribbean is an ideal place to take your kids on their Easter holiday break (well, what else are they going to do for a week?) With their vibrant island culture, the Caribbean Islands blend their deep religious values with their passion for good food and good times.
Good news for foodies too, as the Easter weekend welcomes lots of opportunities to eat.
Good Friday is traditionally a time to eat fish, and the 'Easter Bun' is a sweet and spicy loaf filled with raisins.
Similar to the well known hot cross bun, the Caribbean adaptation of this contains molasses instead of honey and is eaten with cheese.
Most important of all in Barbados is the Oistins Fish Festival, which is a week-long street fair covering the Easter period, and is a tradition dating back to 1977.
The event is held in honour of the excellent fishing industry on the island, but also showcases a host of local delicacies, music, entertainment and arts and crafts.
Oh, and not to mention the fish boning competition and the climb-the-grease-pole contest.
Hotels and resorts have wonderful Easter programmes that keep their guests busy, such as the Colony Club Barbados ' very own Culinary Classic Buffet Lunch.
Complete with the sounds of steel drums, a Carving Corner and more seafood than you can shake a stick at, Easter will be great family occasion that won't be forgotten in a hurry.
Barbados has a unique spin on the Easter Egg hunt too.
Barbadians have an egg ceremony that they believe will help predict the future.
Bajans break the eggs, put them in water and then set the egg-filled glasses in the sun.
Once the egg has settled into some kind of shape in the water, these shapes are then examined and a prediction is made.
For example, if the egg has taken the form of a plane of boat, it could be deciphered that the person will soon be taking a trip.
You'll notice the sky full of colourful dots at this time of year, as kite flying is another traditional past time, and competitions are held around the island.
Colour is everywhere in Barbados around the Easter holidays, and laughter, family and good times are valued above all.