Use this Top 10 list of things to do in Barbados as a guide during your stay and you are sure to have the best Totally Barbados experience!
Also at the very bottom of this page you can browse other things to do in Barbados such as the 10 things Bajans enjoy doing on the weekends in order to be certified 100% Bajan!
» Go day sailing on a catamaran.
» Start your day with a Coffee.
» Go on an island excursion.
» Play a round of Golf.
» Shop in Barbados at Duty Free Prices.
» Go to the Barbados Wildlife Reserve.
» Take a rum tour and discover how Barbados rum is made.
» Learn to surf.
» Get Married in Barbados.
» Take a "Barbados Best Beaches" tour.
» Discover local arts and crafts.
1. Go day sailing on a catamaran
A relaxing yet fun filled day at sea, this is an activity that the entire family is guaranteed to enjoy! For most day cruises, drinks are provided throughout the day and lunch is served on board. The boats will stop along the coast so that patrons can swim with the turtles and snorkel. The reefs in Barbados are gorgeous so don't forget to take your underwater camera with you. You can buy these at most convenience stores.
2. Start your day with a Coffee
The Barbados Coffee Bean Bistro - drink - eat - treat. A perfect location for breakfast or lunch with friends or colleagues. Enjoy our relaxed air conditioned indoor and breezy outdoor settings where our friendly staff are ready to serve you at any of our three locations.
3. Go on a Barbados island excursion!
There are loads of excursions and tour operators to choose from, including safaris, 4x4 adventures and ATV tours. Alternatively, do not hesitate to rent a car and go on your own excursion! If you get a truck, there are lots of tracks for off-roading. However, please do be cautious. It might be wise to ask some of the locals what are the best routes for off-roading. They will be happy to help you mark out a route on your map!
4. Play a round of Golf
Get in the swing of things at the Barbados Golf Club! Enjoy a round or two of golf on this idyllic 18-hole championship course. Approved and sanctioned by the PGA European Tour in 2003, this scenic course offers superb greens and is conveniently nestled on the southern coast of Barbados.
5. Duty Free shopping in Barbados is basically, shopping without the importation tax. When luxury items are brought into Barbados there is an importation tax imposed on them, however, if these items are not being consumed by Barbadians, or are leaving the country, the importation tax does not apply. Hence "duty-free" shopping.
6. Go to the Barbados Wildlife Reserve
No matter what you do, you must see a Barbados Green Monkey before you leave! This activity is also great for families. The Barbados Wildlife Reserve is located at Farley Hill in St. Peter across the road from Farley Hill National Park. There are loads of animals, especially monkeys! Make sure you call before you go to ask about when the next feeding is for the monkeys so that you don't miss it! The Grenade Hall Signal Station is next to the reserve and it offers a fantastic 360 degree panoramic view. Don't forget your camera!
7. Take a rum tour and discover how Barbados rum is made.
Barbados is famous for its rum. Therefore, you cannot visit without making a trip to see how this wonderful product is made. There are three tours to choose from. You can visit Foursquare Rum Factory and Heritage Park (St. Philip), the Cockspur Beach Club (St. Michael) or the Mount Gay Rum Tour and Gift Shop (St. Michael). Check out our Barbados interactive map to see where these parishes are in relation to each other!
8. Learn to surf!
Your vacation would not be complete if you didn't hit the waves and get a true taste of Barbados surfing culture! Barbados has some excellent venues, including the legendary Soup Bowl. International pro surfer Kelly Slater has often referred to Soup Bowl as one of his favourite spots. Check out Surf Barbados in our Local Listings for contact information and rates. Apart from surfing, it is also possible to take kite surfing or windsurfing lessons! Also check out our water sports section under Barbados Local Listings.
9. Get Married in Barbados
There are many places to choose from when deciding on where you will get married in Barbados; you can have a conventional white wedding in a church, you can have a civil ceremony on a beach or you could even get married out at sea. The beauty of a wedding in Barbados is that you are pretty much guaranteed a warm climate and therefore your nuptials and celebrations can take place outdoors.
10. Take a "Barbados Best Beaches" tour!
Create your own personal Best Beaches tour using our Top 10 Barbados Beaches. If you are craving a fun picnic, Barclays Park is the place to go. Or you might be feeling adventurous and would enjoy some surfing at Soup Bowl in Bathsheba or body boarding at Crane Beach. If you are a skier or just out for some fun, Mullins is a great beach for a whole host of water sport activities! Or perhaps you just want to relax and bask in the sun in which case Gibbs Beach in St. Peter might suit you just fine. Whatever your desire, there is a beach to suit everyone in Barbados. So take your own beach tour over a couple of days and discover our Barbados beaches! We do ask you to be cautious as there are many beaches that are not patrolled by lifeguards. Visit our Beaches and Bays section for more info on specific beaches.
11. Discover local arts and crafts
Barbados has many talented artists. If you would like to return home with something unique, a painting or sculpture from a local Barbadian artist is a wonderful idea - check out Medford Craft World. Pottery, paintings, batik, leather goods, sculpture and wood carvings - these are just a few of the wonderful products you will happen upon during your stay. Check out Janice Sylvia Brock Art Gallery.
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