Do you enjoy walks on powder white beaches? Wading in warm sparkling blue water? Soaking in the sun? Then the beautiful island of Barbados if perfect for you. With its boulder scattered east coast to the stunning white sand beaches lining the west coast, the colonial streets of Bridgetown to the historical plantations and fishing villages. Barbados is certainly a must-visit destination if you’re planning a trip to the Caribbean.
Besieged with tales of pirates and English colonialism, you
won’t have a hard time finding all of the great history and beauty that Barbados
has to offer.
Hotels can fill up quickly in the high season (Dec – April).
Yet, whether you’re on a romantic honeymoon or a family trip, there are many
great houses for rent in Barbados.
Five best things to do or see on your trip to Barbados:
1. Bottom Bay.
Bottom Bay is a picture-perfect
setting with beautiful bright white sands framed by tall coral cliffs. This
makes for a great day trip. Bring all your beach gear and spend the day
relaxing under the swaying palm trees. The currents and waves are known to be
fairly strong at this beach. Swimming is not advised unless you’re confident in
your abilities in rough waters. There are more than plenty of other great beaches
for swimming around the island.
Maybe swimming Isn’t the main
attraction here. Instead you can hike up the coral cliffs and get a spectacular
view of the beach, bring lunch and have a relaxing picnic under the palms, and
most of all enjoy the magical panoramic view this beach has to offer. Located
on the southwest side of the island Bottom Bay and a less visited beach
allowing for a more private experience unlike some of the other beaches on the
island. It’s a beautiful place to soak
up the sun!
2. Harrison’s Cave.
Harrison’s Cave is a massive stream
cave system that stretches at least 2.3 kilometers. The interior temperature is
a steady 80 degrees. And the largest room reaches around 45 feet tall. This makes a great outing for the adventurous
type. But don’t worry if you’re not for the more intense spelunking experience
as there are many different tours to suit anyone’s preferences. And the
excellent tour guides give historical information about the cave throughout the
tour.
This limestone cavern is an
amazing gallery of stalactites hanging from the roof of the cave, and
stalagmites that emerge from the ground. And streams of crystal clear water
trickling down from breathtaking waterfalls to form deep glimmering pools. The stalactites
and stalagmites were formed over thousands of years and in some places the
stalactites have even reached all the way down to the stalagmites forming a spectacular
pillar. In the lowest part of the cave, towards the end of the tour people are
invited to walk alongside a stunning waterfall which plunges into a deep pool
below.
As well as being a stunning
sight to see. Harrison’s cave is a great is a great adventure for anyone no
matter their abilities. There is an official website where you learn more about
the caves and book a tour that works for you.
3. St.
Nicholas Abbey.
Ok, so what do you do in the Caribbean
besides going to the beach? Drink rum, of course! And what better place to do it than a 300-year-old plantation
house and distillery?
There are a few rum distilleries
In Barbados, but none of them have quite the historic charm as St. NicholasAbbey. Whether you drink or not, this historical museum has plenty to offer. In
addition to the rum produced there, the attraction also features a 350-year-old
plantation home, which contains a museum with various antiques and history
about the Abbey. As well as multiple gardens and orchards located throughout
the property.
Take a tour through the great
house and admire the architecture and historical artifacts. You will also be
able to explore the steam mill and rum distillery which are fully operational and
used to produce St. Nicholas Abbey Rum. You
will get to experience the production of sugar and rum and a way that is no
longer used. You’ll be surprised by the fascinating history behind this
remarkable property.
4. Barbados
Wildlife Reserve.
The
Barbados Wildlife Reserve occupies four acres of mahogany forest and is home to
many species such as the green monkey, iguanas, tortoises, peacocks, colorful
parrots, and many more.
Visitors can enjoy a relaxing stroll through the Caribbean’s natural (cage free) zoo. You’ll be walking along well-maintained paths while exploring the awesome examples of indigenous fauna and beautiful scenery.
Visitors can enjoy a relaxing stroll through the Caribbean’s natural (cage free) zoo. You’ll be walking along well-maintained paths while exploring the awesome examples of indigenous fauna and beautiful scenery.
Most
of the animals roam completely free throughout the park. Allowing for a much
nicer way to see them than through the bars at a zoo. Note the best time to
come and see everything is two o’clock as this is the feeding time. This guarantees
a full experience for those who come to see everything.
5. Farley Hill.
Behind all ruins are incredible
tales. If ruins are your thing, then this is the place for you. Farley Hill is
a mansion in ruins, tucked away in a forest of mahogany trees. Located high up
on a hill overlooking the beautiful Atlantic coast. Before being burned down in
1965, Farley Hill was a beautiful mansion owned by Sir Graham Briggs, a wealthy
British planter and legislator. Briggs improved on not only the house, but also
the gardens, importing many plants and trees onto the island. Some of which you
might still see today.
Now all that remains is the
ghostly shell of this once great estate. Visitors can walk around the property,
exploring the ruins as well as the delightful landscape. Several times a year
Farley Hill is also transformed into a stage to host all types of musical
events.
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