Barbados Beyond the Postcard
Jul 30th, 2025
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Barbados lives in my blood and memory. I Spent almost every summer on the island growing up. Each visit, a homecoming to turquoise seas, salt-kissed air, and laughter that lingers like music. The island breathes beauty, history, and soul.
General tips
- Definitely swim with the turtles, ride jet skis (If you book with Carlos mention my name you might get a discount 🤝
- Go to Oisten's fish market on a Friday for live music, food stands, and great vibes
- Catch a sunset! I've been blessed to travel a lot of different places in this world and the sunset here are top 3 easily
- If you stay on the west side of the island getting around can be tricky if you don't have a car. I'd recommend downloading the Pickup app (Bajan uber)
- If you're having dinner off resort make sure to make a reservation. Usually you can call same day and just let them know a time but I've been turned away from some not so packed places just because I didnt make a resy.
Must-Do Experiences
1
Harrison's Cave Eco-Adventure Park
Nature & Parks
Caverns & Caves
"8th Wonder of the world"
2
St. Nicholas Abbey and Steam Railway
Heritage museum
Sights & Landmarks
A great spot for History buffs
3
Animal Flower Cave & Restaurant
affordable
Nature & Parks
From the web: Accessible ocean cave with steps leading inside, a coral floor, sea anemones & natural rock pools.
4
Mount Gay Rum Distillery
Distillery
Great rum tour samples and a cocktail included and options to ship home a bottle or two
5
Oistins Fish Market
Seafood market
Shopping
Flea & Street Markets
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Beaches 🏖️
1
Heywoods Beach
Beach
My Favorite by far Tranquil, clear water low waves, decent temperature. what else could you want
*Disclaimer I am biased, this is the one I grew up going to
2
Brandons Beach
Beach
From the web: Sandy beach with calm waters & picnic spots, known for dramatic sunsets & sea turtles.
3
Sandy Lane Beach
Beach
Outdoor Activities
From the web: Sheltered public beach beside an upscale resort, safe for swimming & flanked by tall, shady palms.
4
Cattlewash
Beach
Not really swimmable all the time, good for views + surfing
5
The Soup Bowl
Beach
Outdoor Activities
Premier, World renown surfing spot
Restaurants
1
Chefette Speightstown
cheap
Fast food restaurant
National Fast food chain must try, think chic-fil-a in quality but also has Rotis, pizza and burgers
2
The Tides Barbados
expensive
Fine dining restaurant
Seafood restaurant
Right on the beach, upscale dining
3
Grandene's Bar & Bistro
Restaurant
Authentic Caribbean food
4
Baia Barbados
Restaurant
Fusion restaurant
Caribbean Peruvian-fusion food, great bar
Photo Spots 📷
1
Bathsheba
From the web: Bathsheba is the main fishing village in the parish of Saint Joseph with some 5,000 inhabitants on the east coastline of Barbados. The town has a number of quaint churches; Saint Joseph Anglican Church was built on Horse Hill in the town as early as 1640 but was rebuilt in 1839 following a hurricane in 1831. Wikipedia.
2
Morgan Lewis Windmill
Sights & Landmarks
Cafe
From the web: Built to mill sugarcane in the 1700s, this large working windmill houses an informative display.
3
Harrison's Cave Eco-Adventure Park
Nature & Parks
Caverns & Caves
From the web: Underground limestone cavern accessed by tram, with streams, pools, stalagmites & stalactites.
4
Cove Bay
Bay
If you want the dramatic cliff, wave-crashing backdrop this is the spot for you
5
Little Bay
Bay
A lot like Cove Bay but you can get closer (at your own risk) No seriously don't get too close the ocean on this side of the island is relentless
Extra Fun
1
Limegrove Lifestyle Centre
Shopping mall
Shopping
Beauty salon
Clothing store
Event venue
Gym
2
Harbour Lights Barbados
affordable
Dinner theater
Your typical touristy night show, dancing, fire breathing etc. BUT open bar and dinner are included in the price and its a good time so would recommend
3
Whapaxx Gaming
Recreation center
Cool arcade, games and VR simulations as well. Great for game lovers of all ages
4
Queen’s Park Gallery
Art gallery
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