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St James Church

by mazzap

St.James Parish Church is among the four oldest surviving churches in Barbados and is located near the site of the island's first settlement in Holetown.In the southern porch of the church is a bell with the inscription - "God bless King William, 1696". This bell pre-dates the famous American Liberty bell by 54 years.A member of the congregation greeted us as we arrived and gave us a short, interesting guided tour around this lovely church. Donations to the church can be given at the end of the tour.

Francia Great House

by BruceDunning

The Francia family were a great influence on the island for many years. They helped structure the laws and also started agricultural commerce and trade. One time they had a huge plantation of banana trees. The family lived on these grounds for 150 years and had workers/slaves to help with crop gathering and daily chores.

Orchid World

by grandmaR

We were on a tour called "The Best of Barbados", and the first stop was the Orchid World Farm. We walked through the gardens before we got to the orchid houses and the guide showed us on a ginger flower how to take the leaves sprouting from the flower and grow a new plant from it (photo 3). We also saw a lot of orchids of course and Bob took some neat closeup photos- most of these are his. I didn't need to use any of the benches in the garden, even though the paths were a little uneven. Our tour in the location lasted about 45 minutes The farm (a former chicken and pig farm) is at an altitude of 810 ft. There is a wedding gazebo is located on the best vantage point. A Best of Barbados Gift Shop and Bar & Restaurant are also located on-site.Orchid World is open 7 days a week, from 9 am - 5 pm.AdmissionUS$7.00 VAT inclusive per personChildren half price

Gun Hill signal station

by crazyman2

An old British signalling station built in the nineteenth century, it is part of a chain of six stations created to warn of slave uprisings and other events.There is a small shop and a snack bar.An interesting outing if you like British history or are interested in the demise of slavery.6/10 ---and I may possibly return one day.

BARBADOS CONCORDE EXPERIENCE

by wanderingbilly

IF LIKE ME AND YOU ALWAYS WONDERED WHAT IT WOULD HAVE BEEN LIKE TO FLY ON CONCORDE, THEN THIS IS AN EXPERIENCE NOT TO BE MISSED.AS WE ALL KNOW THIS BEAUTIFUL AIRCRAFT NO LONGER FLIES, SO MY DREAM OF TAKING A TRIP IN HER AND FLYING SUPERSONIC ACROSS TO BARBADOS WILL NOW NEVER HAPPEN.BUT HERE AT THE BARBADOS CONCORDE EXPERIENCE YOU CAN GET A TASTE OF WHAT IT MUST HAVE FELT LIKE TO GET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH THIS STUNNING AIRCRAFT.THE CONCORDE ON SHOW HERE IS G-BOAE OR ALPHA -ECHO FOR SHORT.ALPHA-ECHO USED TO MAKE THE DAILY FLIGHT FROM LONDON HEATHROW TO GRANTELY ADAMS AIRPORT IN BARBADOS IN A FLYING TIME OF FOUR HOURS.SO WITH THE TIME DIFFERENCE IT MEANT THAT YOU ARRIVED IN BARBADOS AN HOUR BEFORE YOU LEFT LONDON.... MIND BLOWING OR WHAT.ALPHA-ECHO MADE HER FINAL SUPERSONIC FLIGHT HERE IN NOVEMBER 2003, AND WAS FLOWN IN BY CAPTAIN MIKE BANNISTER.CAPTAIN BANNISTER OPENED THE CONCORDE...

Beach

by fatehpur

It's a must, you can't visit such a nice island without a dip and you are spoilt for choices of beaches.Most of the beaches are highly recommended for swimming and water sports.East coast beaches - There are very strong and rough under currents. There are warning signs to this affect!

Mount Gay Rum Tour

by narffran

The one phrase I would use to describe this experience would be "feeling nice". This Mount Gay Rum tour takes you first back in time to how Mount Gay Rum originated. You then experience sthe process the in spector takes to test the molasses, and the alcohol. In this pic my friend was smelling straight up 80 proof alcohol. At the end of the tour you can engage tasting of the diffe5rent rums and brandys. If you choose to pay extrat you can also stay for lunch and a show. This show features a tuk band, men on stilts and a woman with a big behind that dances. She actually brings you up on stage and I know this because this is what happens to me.

from sun bathing to sightseeing and duty free shop

by mrscarolinesanyang

there is not enough days in the holiday to fit everything in. we went of to visit underground caves, barbados national park (beware of the monkeys - they stole my sun glasses), forts and watch towers, museums, and the south coast- which faces onto the atlantic ocean- fantastic for wind surfing.head to the capital, bridgetown for plenty of duty free shopping, and if after all this, you may find time to sun bathe or stroll around the local communities.

Barbados Wildlife Reserve

by Rachael71

The Barbados Wildlife Reserve is in the north of the island and is easily reached if you hire a car. It's an amazing place to visit, especially if you have children with you, as the animals that live there are free to roam the same paths as the visitors. You can expect to see the island's famous green monkeys as well as tortoises and deer, and there is a colelction of beautiful birds including flamingoes and macaws. I'd recommend going at around feeding time (3pm/4pm or so), when the animals all return to the sanctuary to eat. It's a wonderful experience to watch them so closely.The Reserve is also a research centre, helping to conserve the green monkeys and other inhabitants of the island.

Foul Bay

by Rachael71

If ever a place was mis-named, it has to be Foul Bay. This beach on the south-east coast of Barbados is one of the most beautiful I have seen in my life, and was almost deserted. It's a little tricky to find (we went as part of an island tour), but I promise you, it's worth the effort. I didn't spot any shops or bars, so be sure to take what you need with you - then just lie back on the sand and relax...

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