The 6 best hikes in Barbados
7 min read • Nov 18, 2022
The best hiking in Barbados is found amongst the rugged nature of the eastern and northern reaches of the island. These are our favorites.
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- The 9 best places to visit in Barbados: rum, flying fish and Rihanna
6 min read • Nov 17, 2022
From magical caves to historical monuments, here are nine places you need to visit on your next trip to Barbados.
- 14 of the best beaches in Barbados
8 min read • Nov 15, 2022
With stunning beaches spread all around its tropical shores, Barbados has sand to spare. Here's our pick of the island's most idyllic stretches of sand.
- The best time to visit Barbados for beaches, sun and festival fun
7 min read • Nov 14, 2022
Budget breaks, festival fun or sun-soaked beaches – Barbados has something to offer every season. Here's how to choose the best time for your Bajan vacation.
- What to eat and drink in Barbados
6 min read • Oct 17, 2022
From tiny waterside shacks selling fried fish to elegant restaurants overlooking tranquil ports, the food in Barbados is reason enough to leave the beach.
- The best parks and gardens in Barbados for soaking up the tropical air
7 min read • Jun 24, 2022
Barbados saw its jungles replaced by sugar plantations in colonial times, but some lush green spaces remain. Here's a guide to the best parks and gardens.
- Do I need a visa to visit Barbados?
4 min read • Nov 1, 2021
Boasting some of the best beaches in the Caribbean, Barbados is a great choice for getting away from it all. Here's everything you need to know about visas.
- Barbados rum shops: exploring this Caribbean island's wet history
4 min read • Oct 14, 2019
Surviving for over 300 years, Barbados rum shops are an integral part of Bajan history and culture today.
- How your vacation can help save sea turtles in the Caribbean
4 min read • Oct 2, 2019
Conservation efforts by a slew of resorts throughout the Caribbean have helped increase sea turtle populations.
- Southern Caribbean adventures: three islands, three ways
6 min read • Nov 15, 2018
Lounging beachside with a frosty cocktail is a Caribbean essential, but there are lots of adventurous alternatives if you want to get active. Down toward…
- Get cultured in Bridgetown: 8 ways to explore Barbados' historic capital
10 min read • Jun 26, 2018
It’s easy to see why Bridgetown is a popular cruise stop. The Careenage is an Instagram-worthy scene of bridges and a boardwalk running along a river…
- Surprise! Everyone can explore a more accessible Caribbean
5 min read • Jul 7, 2017
Imagine dipping your feet into crystal clear waters along miles of golden sands, hearing your own breathing as you scuba dive, and seeing the sparkle of…
- Barbados for rum drinkers
5 min read • Dec 28, 2015
'There’s a time and a place’ goes the slogan for Mount Gay Rum, and nowhere is the phrase more apt than the home of the world’s oldest commercial rum…
- MMini guide to Barbados
4 min read • Feb 1, 2011
The very mention of Barbados makes you mentally float away to the sounds of gentle waves and clinking glasses, right? In this excerpt from Lonely Planet…