2023 Feb Barbados
Touching down in Barbados felt like stepping straight into a postcard—soft golden sand, turquoise water, and that unmistakable island rhythm that instantly slows your heartbeat. We began our Caribbean island-hopping adventure here, soaking up the warmth of both the sun and the people.
Our days were filled with easygoing exploration: wandering the colorful streets of Bridgetown, snorkeling in Carlisle Bay with sea turtles, and savoring flying fish sandwiches at Oistins Fish Fry. A drive along the rugged east coast to Bathsheba revealed a wilder side of the island—windswept cliffs and surfer-perfect waves.
Evenings in Barbados have their own kind of magic. Rum punch in hand, we watched the sky fade into watercolor sunsets at Payne’s Bay, feeling grateful to be exactly where we were.
25 things to do in Barbados,
Visit Harrison’s Cave – Explore stunning underground caverns.
Relax at Crane Beach – Famous pink-tinged sand and turquoise waters.
Tour St. Nicholas Abbey – Historic plantation and rum distillery.
Snorkel with sea turtles – Join a catamaran cruise along the west coast.
Explore Bridgetown – Discover shops, markets, and colonial landmarks.
Visit Animal Flower Cave – Northern tip sea cave with ocean views.
Taste Mount Gay Rum – Tour the world’s oldest rum distillery.
Hunte’s Gardens – Lush tropical garden oasis in the hills.
Oistins Fish Fry – Enjoy local food, music, and dancing on Friday nights.
Swim at Carlisle Bay – Calm waters perfect for snorkelling and paddleboarding.
Go surfing at Bathsheba – Watch pros ride the waves at Soup Bowl.
Walk along the Boardwalk – Scenic oceanfront path in Hastings.
Visit Andromeda Botanic Gardens – Tropical plants and ocean views.
Take a sunset catamaran cruise – Relax with music and island vibes.
Explore Welchman Hall Gully – Tropical forest with monkeys and native flora.
See the Barbados Wildlife Reserve – Walk among free-roaming animals.
Tour Morgan Lewis Windmill – One of the Caribbean’s last sugar mills.
Discover Bottom Bay – Secluded beach framed by cliffs and palms.
Visit Arlington House Museum – Interactive heritage in Speightstown.
Enjoy local cuisine – Try flying fish and cou-cou, the national dish.
Go rum tasting at Foursquare Distillery – Award-winning blends and tours.
Explore Farley Hill National Park – Ruins, views, and picnic spots.
Dive or snorkel shipwrecks – Explore reefs off Carlisle Bay.
Attend a cricket match – Experience Barbados’ national passion.
Relax at Mullins Beach – Great swimming and beach bars.