The Caribbean island of Barbados has a time-honoured reputation as a destination for luxury breaks, and has long been a favourite of the stars and high-fliers due to the post-colonial island’s stunning natural scenery, historical marvels and opportunities for relaxing activities on all manner of breaks.
Despite the variety Barbados offers, many visitors stay put in the vicinity of their hotel without taking the opportunity to get the most out of their visit. By taking day trips from their hotel to discover the sights of the island, visitors can see what other experiences await in Barbados.
Wherever you’re staying on the island, you’ll find plenty of opportunities for edifying day trips around the coast and further inland, to give you a clearer picture of the real Barbados away from the holiday brochure. If you’re drawn to the natural sights of the island, head to the east coast for Cattlewash and Bathsheba, where the tides and erosion have accomplished some remarkable feats – including scattering immense boulders across the beaches.
While you’re on the east coast, a little further along lie the Andromeda Gardens, which are the perfect place to see the island’s famous hummingbirds. The coast is also a favourite among surfers and other water sport lovers, though its high and turbulent waves often mean it isn’t a destination for novices or the faint-hearted.
More natural wonders await at North Point, home to the famed Animal Flower Caves where visitors can discover more of the Caribbean’s native wildlife, including sea anemones, at the northernmost tip of Barbados. Further south and to the west, Harrisons Cave offers a more subterranean experience, with a vast mile-long network of caverns featuring impressive sights such as stalagmites reaching 30 feet high.
Holidays in Barbados don’t have to be restricted to the mainland, of course, with cruises around the island being an ideal way to see its major sights. You could also get more than you bargained for when taking a dedicated pirate cruise, reliving the infamous period of the Caribbean’s history when villains rules the waves – a perfect attraction for the kids.
Trips away from the main island are also a chance to visit spectacular destinations nearby, such as the Grenadine Islands of Mustique, Union Island and the Tobago Cays, which are easily reached with a short flight or by sea to get even more out of your holiday in the sunny Caribbean.
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