Georgetown is the port for the island of Barbados which lies at the eastern edge of the southern Caribbean. The countryside has a softly rolling landscape, in contrast to some of the other volcanic islands that have been considered so far. Barbados has a strong British connection (Barbados Tourism Authority, 2005) and is a former colony (it gained full independence in 1966). Attractions include rum factory tours, touring the island, water sports, and visiting the many beautiful beaches.