"Take to the links Barbados is one of a handful of Caribbean destinations that feature world-class golf. The PGA European Tour first sanctioned the Barbados Golf Club in Christ Church parish for a PGA Seniors Tournament in 2003. The Tom Fazio-designed Green Monkey course at the luxury Sandy Lane resort is carved from a limestone quarry within lush greens of varying elevations. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. the members-only Royal Westmoreland course maintains special arrangements with select hotels. The championship course at Apes Hill Club has been voted one of the best in the world."

"The week-long annual Holetown Festival on Barbados’ west coast commemorates the 17th century landing of English settlers in the country and kicks off with a re-enactment of that historic event. The February 12 to 19 festival also features parade dancers, marching bands, community groups, and a display of classic cars."

"The week-long annual Holetown Festival on Barbados’ west coast commemorates the 17th century landing of English settlers in the country and kicks off with a re-enactment of that historic event. The February 12 to 19 festival also features parade dancers, marching bands, community groups, and a display of classic cars."

"A half-hour's drive from Bridgetown on the east coast, these gardenson just2.4 hectares (six acres) of lush groundsare home to an astounding variety of tropical and subtropical plants, from orchids to palms and species found only in Barbados. Thegardens were the personal project of Iris Bannochie, one of the island's leading 20th-century botanists, who began designingthemin 1954 and left themto the Barbados National Trust upon her death in 1988. An on-sitecafé is a good option for a light lunch."

"Chase the checkered flag Bushy Park in Saint Philip parish is a 2.2 kilometer, FIA grade-3 motorsports course that hosts professional auto racing events including the annual Global Rally Cross Championship. Visitors can test their skills in a variety of race cars from go-karts to Suzuki Swift Sport race cars. Prices start at $35 for 10 minutes. Bushy Park is open to the public on days when races are not scheduled."

"Take a Stroll to Nowhere in Barbados Too often us intrepid experiential travelers can get caught up in the whole effort of trying to do it all. "I must explore this off-the-map place!" "I have to try this exotic dish!" It's easy to forget that sometimes the best way to get to know a place is to simply stroll aimlessly. Luckily, Barbados makes it an attractive prospect."

"Mount Gay Visitor Centre Rum is king in Barbados. While the Mount Gay rum distillery is in the north, guests in Bridgetown can learn all about centuries’ worth of rum production at the Mount Gay Visitor Centre. Of course, a tasting is part of any visit. Thosewho wishto continue their rum-themed exploring should head to the Foursquare Rum Distillery and Heritage Park, 25 minutes east of Bridgetown by car. The self-guided Foursquare tour includes opportunities to talk withemployees of the distillery about the rum production process."