bjbj Travelguru.tv Barbados Island Guide with Catherine Leech This is what you would call
your idyllic Caribbean beach and Barbados has them in spades. I m at Bottom Bay which
is on the south coast of Barbados and there s lots more like this. Then on the west coast
here are the calmer beaches as well all with this gorgeous powder white, very soft sand.
But its not juts about beaches here in Barbados, there s so much more to see, do and explore
The most easterly of all the Caribbean islands, Barbados is relatively flat and easy to explore.
As you drive around, street, town and parish names will seem familiar plenty to remind
us of the close links the island has long had with Britain. You can of course hire a
car and explore independently or you can join an Island Safari guided tour. Touring in small
groups with an entertaining commentary from your driver is a great way to see and learn
more Whether you make your own way here or join one of the island safaris, you have to
come to the east coast. Its spectacular. Its such a contrast from the more gentle and pristine
west coast. Behind me now is probably the most famous spot and that s Bathsheba. People
will come down here for some surfing, just to walk along the lovely beaches, a really
spectacular part of the island. As well as scenery, there are lots of interesting places
to visit for a half or full day excursion. The capital, Bridgetown for instance is a
must for shopping and sightseeing. If you are interested in history there are plenty
of museums and of course the impressive Parliament buildings. Heading into the interior, there
are famous view points to stop off at, nature reserves and lots of lovely gardens. My personal
favourite is Huntes Garden owner Anthony Hunte showed me round I set these up 4 years ago,
and basically the thing that took the time is getting the sixty steps down to the bottom
and planning the trails. Incredible so all of these native bajan plants? Oh no, I ve
been importing for years from all over the world. You can see these big Royal palms,
they were here and some of the large fruit tress were here, so it was an ideal site,
we just planned around the trees so we wouldn t have to cut any down Harrison s Cave in
the central uplands is another popular attraction. A guided tour by tram takes you through the
crystallised limestone cavern - its very impressive especially when you learn these caves were
only fully discovered and mapped in the mid seventies. As well as the natural attractions
there are places of amazing historical interest, none less than this this is St Nicholas Abbey.
It is the most fascinating place, its one of only 3 Jacobean mansions left in the western
hemisphere. It was built in the 17th century, one of the last remaining plantations in Barbados
and now, I have to say, making some amazing rum. Its well worth a visit and they ve preserved
the interior really nicely Barbados is not a big island so everything is easily accessible
wherever you stay. That said, there are some clear choices to be made when it comes to
location, as Hamish Watson, General Manager at the Treasure Beach Hotel explains Hamish:
Well Barbados is essentially 2 islands in one. You ve got the South Coast which is where
it all started, you ve got the smaller hotels and you ve got what has actually become the
place with all the energy and the action - it tends to attract the younger crowd. West coast
you ve got sophistication, you ve got the fantastic restaurants. I should say amazing
beaches in both places but totally different ambience and feel Catherine: Now the west
coast is packed with famous name hotels, Sandy Lane comes to mind for me Hamish: Indeed there
are, there s Coral Reef of course, there s Sandpiper belonging to the same family, you
ve got Cobblers which is a member of Relais and Chateau and dare I say you ve got Treasure
Beach Hotel shots The island has its fair share of all inclusives too and some of them
are pretty classy affairs. I m here at Turtle Beach on the south coast, it s manager s cocktail
party here tonight, the atmosphere is lovely and there s a choice of three restaurants
here one of them is an award winning one too When it comes to dining, in Caribbean terms
Barbados is in a league of its own from more casual, family style venues right through
to world class, gourmet restaurants. One unmissable experience is lunch at Fisherpond Great House.
This is actually a private home which owners Rain and John Chandler open to guests for
an award winning Plantation Buffet every Sunday. Rain told me what inspired them We wanted
to do something that would have been around when we were young people in the Caribbean
so we decided to do this traditional West Indian Sunday lunch I think what s so special
is the really beautiful pieces of china and the glassware, the atmosphere is amazing.
Are you trying to recreate the whole Plantation era? Yes we certainly are, both John and I
are avid collectors of antiques and we do use them. In other words, the plates that
you eat off could be from when the British regiment were here, we ve got all sorts of
glass ware and so on I think I must have tasted every one of the 40 dishes or so that you
provide. It really is delicious As well as fine dining there are lots of less expensive
options for both food and drink - rum shops for instance are a Bajan institution where
better to find out about the best local brand (chat) The
logical place to end our island tour is back down on the beach, this is after all where
most people will spend a big chunk of their holiday. ve been to Barbados many times and
every time I come, I find something new and this trip has been no exception. Its that
kind of place. You know the beaches are the obvious attraction and they really are fantastic
but there s so much more to explore. It really is worth getting out and about and discovering
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