27/08/2021
What do you think of when you hear the name Barbados? White sandy beaches, crystal clear water, palm trees? There are much more the island can offer!
On your trip to Barbados, try to explore some of the island’s lesser-known areas and enjoy the country as the local Bajans do.
Here are some cool things that you can see or do in Barbados:-
1) Eat a Flying Cutter Fish - You really haven’t been to Barbados until you’ve eaten the famous Flying Fish Cutter. While this tasty sandwich can be found with swordfish, marlin and mahi-mahi, the original (and possibly the best) is with flying fish. The sandwich is made with a freshly baked salt roll. This delicious bread is not salty at all and it is typically crunchy on the outside, and soft and fluffy on the inside. The roll is cut in half and filled with delicious grilled fish, lettuce, tomatoes and your choice of sauce (don’t pass on the spicy Bajan Pepper Sauce).
2) Go on a Rum Tour - The island once earned much of its fortune from delicious rums, and you can join a rum tour to see how this cane sugar liquor is made. Mount Gay Rum is the country’s pride and joy and the Mount Gay Distillery puts on excellent rum tours where you can learn about the history of rum production in Barbados while trying a few samples along the way.
3) Visit Harrison's Cave - Harrison’s Cave is truly one of the natural wonders of Barbados. Located in the central uplands, the interior of this cave boasts breathtaking, crystallised limestone that drips water into impossibly clear pools. The cave is far away from most of the tourist hotels, but there are many tours that can take you to the cave, or you can rent a car and head there on your own. A trip to Harrison’s Cave is one of the top Barbados excursions, and for good reason.
4) Explore St. Nicholas Abbey - Here you can learn a bit about Barbados’ 350+ years of history at this wonderfully preserved plantation home. This type of architectural heritage is a brilliant way for visitors to understand what Barbados looked like a few centuries ago. The old plantation home is set on a beautiful property of tranquil gardens, gullies and orchards with the adjacent Cherry Tree Hill. The home itself has some stunning antique furniture and decorations.
5) Walk The Boardwalk - Stretching for 1.6 km between Camelot and Accra beach, this beautiful wooden walkway wanders along the sea and past many bars and restaurants.
With so many excursions in Barbados, a trip to the island should definitely be on your list! Let us host you while you explore the amazing island of the Caribbeans!
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