Barbados has long been called Land of the Flying Fish, not just because the waters around the island teem with flying fish, but because it’s also the national dish. From its UNESCO World Heritage capital to its hauntingly beautiful eastern coastline to its rich cultural ambiance, Barbados is one of the top Caribbean vacation destinations.
Take a tour of Harrison's Cave
Take a tour of Harrison's Cave, a crystallized limestone cave is distinguished by its deep pools of transparent water, flowing streams, and towering columns.
Admire the plants of Andromeda Gardens
Discover a unique collection of tropical and sub-tropical plants across 6 acres of Andromeda Gardens.
Take a guided tour of the Animal Flower Cave
Take a guided tour of the Animal Flower Cave, named for its abundant sea anemones in the cave’s pools, is located on the northernmost tip of the island in Saint Lucy parish.
Learn about local history at the Arlington House Museum
In the heart of historic Speightstown in St. Peter parish, the Arlington House Museum offers guests a glimpse into the island’s past.
Check out the galleries at the Barbados Museum & Historical Society
Check out the galleries at the Barbados Museum & Historical Society to learn about the island's past.
Take the kids to the Barbados Wildlife Reserve
The Barbados Wildlife Reserve is an excellent family-friendly, day-time activity where visitors can watch native animals play, eat, and interact with other animals in their relaxed natural environment.
Relax with the sound of gentle rolling waves at Bottom Bay
Bottom Bay is a wide and expansive beach situated on the south coast just past Sam Lord’s Castle and Crane Beach.
Enjoy snorkeling in Carlisle Bay
Enjoy snorkeling in Carlisle Bay, a natural harbor and bow-shaped bay on Barbados’s west coast.
Swim at the beautiful Crane Beach which has soft pink sand
Crane Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, featuring pink-tinged sands and powerful foamy surf and located on the southeast coast of Barbados.
Stroll through the Flower Forest
The Flower Forest is located in the countryside of Barbados, a tropical oasis featuring an array of colorful flowers, majestic palms, and thick shrubs.
Snorkel in Folkestone Marine Park
The Folkestone Marine Park & Museum boasts an artificial reef formed by the Stavronikita, a sinking ship which lies 120 feet underwater just under a half-mile offshore.
See a horse race at the Garrison Savannah Racetrack
Located just outside of the capital city, Bridgetown, the Garrison Savannah Racetrack is the home of horse racing in Barbados and has been since 1845.
Take a bout of the George Washington House
The George Washington House was where the 1st President of the United States resided for two months when he visited Barbados in 1751, the only country he visited outside of colonial America.
Visit fascinating Hunte's Gardens
Hunte's Gardens is situated in the lush hills of St. Joseph. It was created by the horticulturist Anthony Hunte, and nestles in a sinkhole-style gully within the Barbados rainforest.
Learn about the history of sugar at The Sugar Museum
The Sugar Museum is situated in the yard of the Portvale Sugar Factory, providing visitors an in-depth look at how sugar was created in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Take a picture of the Morgan Lewis Windmill
The Morgan Lewis Windmill is situated in the northern parish of St. Andrew in the richly lush Scotland District and overlooks the island’s eastern coastline.
Admire the orchids at Orchid World & Tropical Flower Garden
Orchid World & Tropical Flower Garden sits on 6 acres of countryside, surrounded by sugarcane, at an elevation of just over 800 feet. Visitors can meander through the well-landscaped grounds where self-guided tours take them through a coral grotto and past a waterfall leading them to five orchid houses.
Take a tour of The Parliament Buildings of Barbados
The Parliament Buildings of Barbados are located within the capital city of Bridgetown at the top of Broad Street.
See a collection of horse-drawn carriages at the Sunbury Plantation House
The Sunbury Plantation House was built by Irish/English planter Matthew Chapman, one of the first settlers on the island in the early 1660s. Sunbury is over 300 years old and is steeped in rich history boasting old prints, mahogany antiques, and a one-of-a-kind collection of horse-drawn carriages.
