4 Fun Things To Do in Barbados

As an island country in the Lesser Antilles, Barbados was first visited by the Spanish in the late 1400s to early 1500s. In 1511, it first appeared on a Spanish map and in 1627, the English first began settling here.

Nowadays, it has become a popular tourist destination, full of all inclusive resorts for you to enjoy the beautiful beaches and pleasant climate. On your next visit, consider one of the following four activities:

Take an unforgettable undersea expedition

Throughout the island, there are numerous operators that offer undersea expeditions.

Families can enjoy a submarine day dive, while those traveling with friends may want to see another part of Barbados’ nightlife and take a submarine night dive.

The submarines come with big view ports on all sides, from which you can see curious exotic fish peeking at you. The voyages are fully narrated so that you learn as you dive along.

While the day dive allows you to see the busy reef life, the nighttime dives are usually followed by a short cocktail and have a more romantic focus on the corals and night predators.

Tour a historic plantation

Barbados has more to offer than beaches – given its rich history, it is an ideal place to learn more about plantations.

The Sunbury Plantation House, for example, is over 300 years old and steeped in history.

It features mahogany antiques, old prints and a unique collection of horse-drawn carriages, in fact, it is the only great house with all rooms available for viewing.

Enjoy an extravagant dinner show

If you want some real nightlife, consider attending a dinner show, such as the Beach Extravaganza Dinner Show on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Here, you can dance barefoot in the sand beneath coconut trees.

A local band will determine the rhythm, and you can sip exotic drinks while you rock along to the beat.

Last but not least, amazing performances of stilt men, fire-eaters and acrobatic green monkey will make it an unforgettable experience to say the least.

Get an adrenaline kick

If you’ve had enough of relaxing on the beach, it might be time for some action. Thriller Boats, for example, offers off-shore power boating trips on the specifically designed Seafari Thriller powerboat, which cruises up to 35 people.

Blast across the waves while staying safe – the captain and crew are fully trained and have years of experience at sea.

If you’re with a group of friends and/or family, you can charter a private boat, too.

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