A visitor jumps into the Atlantic, where Barbados’ coastline is rocky and its ocean dramatic. On the Caribbean side of the island, the sea is turquoise and tranquil. (Chris Hardy / For The Times)
One of the swimming pools at the Crane Resort & Residences on the Atlantic coast of Barbados. (Chris Hardy / For The Times)
The beach near the Crane hotel on the Atlantic coast of Barbados. (Chris Hardy / For The Times)
James, a native Barbadian who climbs trees to harvest coconuts, enjoys one of the job’s perks. (Chris Hardy / For The Times)
Tourists lounging on the beach at the Crane Resort & Residences on the Atlantic coast of Barbados. (Chris Hardy / For The Times)
Ceviche made from flying fish, habanero peppers and fried breadfruit, as served at the Crane hotel. (Chris Hardy / For The Times)
Stuffed flying fish rolled in panko flakes with arugula, and jerked pork loin, rear, as served at the Sandy Lane Hotel in Barbados. (Chris Hardy / For The Times)
Barker, a one-named celebrity fisherman who works for Cobbler’s Cove Hotel near Speightstown, brings in his morning catch from the Caribbean side of the Barbados. (Chris Hardy / For The Times)
The Cheapside Public Market in Bridgetown attracts primarily locals, who peruse black fist-shaped yams, green breadfruit and baskets of hot Scotch bonnet peppers. (Chris Hardy / For The Times)
A couple of locals hanging outside the colorful buildings in Speightstown. (Chris Hardy / For The Times)
Locals hanging out at Lookers Bar in Bridgetown. (Chris Hardy / For The Times)
Stewed chicken, macaroni pie, breadfruit and rice at Mustor’s restaurant in Bridgetown. (Chris Hardy / For The Times)
Chicken and flying fish on the grill at a stand at Oistins Friday Night Fish Fry. (Chris Hardy / For The Times)
Terry Browne grills flying fish at a food stand during Oistins Friday Night Fish Fry.
