The South Coast of Barbados The center of gravity in Barbados is starting to shift, with more travelers appreciating the diverse, rich destination that is the island’s south coast. Now they call it the “cool coast,” and that’s thanks to an influx of new and transformed hotels (led by the beautiful O2 Beach Club), the island’s best nightlife and a booming culinary scene (including the Caribbean’s top food court). Hotels we like: O2 Beach Club, Bougainvillea Resort.