Went to Barbados about 6 years ago to get married and loved it (Barbados not getting married). Stunning beaches, very friendly people, food was amazing - lots of it fresh out the sea. If you just want to pan out and do a few tours its ideal.
That said a lot maybe depends on the resort. I was in Almond Beach club - shares the same beach as Sandy Lane resort but a fraction of the cost(where all celebs stay - I was limited to seeing Duncan Ferguson & Steve Macmanimin! - holidaying with their wives). I had 6 people with me so got a good deal. Almond beach village - different place - more family centred not that exciting.
Would go back to Barbados in a minute if had the money.