10 Great Activities To Do During Your Holiday In Barbados

Barbados is one of the Caribbean's most beautiful and safe islands. The weather is gorgeous year-round, the scenery is incredible and the people are delightful. Here are 10 things that will make your Barbados getaway even better.

• Take an Island Tour

Although Barbados is small it is very diverse. Take a guided tour and experience all that you can!

• Go Horseback Riding

Enjoy a leisurely horseback tour through the picturesque countryside of Barbados.

• Enjoy Water Sports

Barbados has the tranquil waters of the Caribbean on the West Coast and the foam-capped surf of the Atlantic on the East and South coasts. It is a veritable water playground for any age! Learn to Scuba Dive. Surf the waves. Para-sail. Windsurf. Kite Surf. Go Boogie Boarding. Go snorkeling. There is something for everyone!

• Swim With the Turtles

Swimming with Turtles is the perfect family activity. Barbados is home of the hawksbill and leatherback sea turtles which can be found feeding along the west coast of the island.

• Visit Orchid World

Orchid World is located in the heart of the island countryside and is surrounded by sugarcane. With an elevation of 810 ft you can take advantage of the gorgeous view. Orchid World is home to more than 20,000 Orchids. You can walk the beautiful pathways that lead you past a waterfall, through a coral grotto and eventually through five orchid houses. Orchids are on display everywhere. Watch the trees for orchids such as Schomburgkia that bloom once a year with spectacular results.

• Play on the Beach

There are beaches everywhere. The East coast beaches are wide and wind-blown and the waves are perfect for surfing. The South and West coasts are calmer with miles of white sand and beautiful coral. Lay back and enjoy the natural beauty surrounding you.

• Visit Bathsheba

Bathsheba is the rugged East coast of the island where you can go to breath the air and soak in the invigorating Bathsheba pools. It is breathtakingly beautiful.

• Visit the Barbados Wildlife Reserve

The Barbados Wildlife Reserve is located in a natural mahogany wood in the northern parish of St. Peter. You can walk freely through the Reserve watching the animals at close range and in their own natural environment. There are few cages and the animals can be observed as they eat, play and interact with the other animals. Another perfect family outing.

• Visit The Andromeda Botanic Gardens

Andromeda Botanic Gardens is a six acre tropical garden in the Parish of St Joseph, overlooking the scenic east coast. It currently boasts over six hundred different species of plants adapted to a range of tropical environments.

• Take a Pleasure Cruise

Nothing beats the serenity of a day or evening at sea. Take a sail on a catamaran or a tour in a glass bottomed boat. It is the perfect way to relax and enjoy the amazing turquoise waters.

Enjoy your stay in paradise!