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Serenene tropical garden set in a sinkhole with lush foliage and classical music, complemented by an antique-filled plantation house and local rum.
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Sandy beach with clear turquoise water and gradual sea entry, ideal for swimming and snorkeling amidst marine life. Vibrant atmosphere with beach bars, sunbeds, and WiFi.
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Barbados rum distillery tour provides an engaging journey through the history of rum with tastings, a cocktail masterclass, and a museum visit.
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Lively Caribbean dining scene with long queues, known for its fresh fish meals amid craft stalls, music, and dancing, creating a vibrant, cozy ambiance.
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Rugged east coast beach featuring striking rock formations and wild ocean vistas. Ideal for scenic drives, photography, and experiencing natural Caribbean beauty.
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White sand beach graced by palm trees, with loungers and umbrellas available and casual dining options nearby. Enjoy water sports, turtle sightings, and a relaxing breeze.
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Self-guided rum distillery tour in a scenic locale, with a relaxed pace and the option to sample limited edition and aged rums in a welcoming tasting room.
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Sandy beach adorned with picturesque lifeguard towers, providing a mix of serene and vibrant spots, shaded by lush trees, with local cuisine and beach activities available.
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Tranquil beach where racehorses swim, complemented by water sports, local dining, and early morning coffee. Close to historic sites, ideal for family outings.
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What travellers are saying

  • Malcolm D
    Tunbridge Wells, England, United Kingdom12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My favourite garden ever. Being in a former quarry, I love how the paths wind around and down. Lots of places to sit and linger and take in the views across the garden. The colour, shape & texture of all those tropical leaves was sublime . Pachelbel was playing in the background making the whole experience deeply ethereal.
    Written February 9, 2025
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  • rbhogaraju
    Chesterfield, MO77 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful beach with lots of activities. A little too many people when we visited but it was such a beautiful day. We did not mind
    Written February 4, 2025
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  • mary m
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent experience. We did the cave tour, the high wire, tree top obstacle course and rum tasting… staff were really down to earth, informative and good humoured. I am scared of heights and they were incredibly supportive. They took the safety aspect seriously and at no point did I feel worried. The staff for me made this experience. Would highly recommend. Food was reasonably priced and delicious… caves were interesting and we had good banter with the tour guide. Thought it best to do this review before we started the rum tasting!
    Written February 9, 2025
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  • Ro C
    Dfw5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We enjoyed a very inclusive tour of the Mt Gay Distillery. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. The taste testing at the end of the tour gave us a whole new outlook as to the different types of rum.
    Written February 10, 2025
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  • Chris R
    Malmesbury, UK35 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Street food in a tourist area, so very much as you’d expect but it’s a vibrant and bustling market of great food and live performances. Worth a visit to support independent traders and step outside the resort venere
    Written February 8, 2025
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  • andycoldham
    Crawley, UK1,049 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Bathsheba beach is a fine example of the East Coast of Barbados. Its not a beach for sunbathing on, nor swimming in the sea as its quite rough. The draw for this coastline is the huge rocks striking out into the sea.
    Written February 6, 2025
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  • Ian J
    Preston, UK2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We enjoyed a well informed visit to the Abbey. There’s lots to see here. Our tour guide was excellent and the run tasting unexpected. Simon the owner was very friendly and welcoming. The price seemed high before we arrived but once we left we changed our opinion. Make sure you go to see the view from the top of the mahogany tree drive
    Written January 10, 2025
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  • Louise C
    Stamford UK276 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stunning coastal scenery, and a good trip into the caves with a friendly and knowledgeable guide. As the seas were rough, we were unable to swim.
    Cafe was great - excellent rum punch and very tasty meals!
    Written February 7, 2025
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  • Lexie G
    London, UK101 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Been to St Lawrence’s Gap a few times and always like to spend time on the beautiful Dover Beach.. reasonably priced sun loungers & sun umbrellas at $20 for the day is a stand out against some of the other more expensive beaches.. lovely fir a swim in the warm waters with usually lovely waves rolling in.. a visit is not complete without a quick bottle of fizz at Johnny Cools.. a legendary man who is always interesting to chat too!
    Written January 25, 2025
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  • Chloe J
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We did a guided tour and a rum tasting- recommend not driving!!
    Tamera was a great guide, went through the whole process, through the full distillery and did lots of great rum tastings.
    Would recommend, it’s a great place and can free walk around in the sun.
    Written February 4, 2025
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  • Mik
    Buffalo, NY38 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This beach is great for a swim and some mild rolling waves. Some of the other beaches like Crane are too rough, while Sandy, Brandons, and Holetown beaches are too calm for some (kids like a few safe waves). There are facilities and showers, food, bus stop, and a few shops. Not too crowded and umbrellas/chairs are $7.50USD for the day. We really enjoyed this spot.
    Written February 7, 2025
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  • andycoldham
    Crawley, UK1,049 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We visited Pebbles beach at 6 am to see the horses exercising and swimming in the sea. When the grooms are finished and starting to head back to the stables, they offer tourists the opportunity to have a ride along the beach, or even in the sea. Some of the grooms ard quite aggressive whilst others are very reasonable, so my top tip is to negotiate the price and activity before you get on the horse. My wife and I enjoyed the experience and a nice time was had by all.
    Written February 6, 2025
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