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With its lush tropical setting and luxurious style of living, it comes as no surprise that many travelers place Barbados near the top of their lists of must-see destinations. Whether you spend the day soaking up sunshine on one of the island’s magnificent white sand beaches or dining at one of the island’s exceptional eateries, Barbados offers guests the perfect blend of traditional and cosmopolitan living.
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Visiting Barbados
When visiting Barbados, don’t just focus on visiting the popular attractions such as Harrison’s Cave or Crane
Beach. Dig further into their culture and uncover some of the hidden, but equally notable treasures.
Hidden Gems- Hunte’s Garden
Hunte’s Garden is not as popular as Andromeda Garden, but it has a lot to offer.
Hunte’s Garden is fairly new and has only been around about 7 years.
This garden was created by horticulturist Anthony Hunte on his own property.
It is a tropical paradise that includes thousands of different plants. He has a descending staircase with benches for you to rest and gaze at statues of St. Anthony, Buddha and Neptune.
Don’t forget your glass of rum punch with admission.
Hidden Gems- Sunbury Plantation House
The Sunbury Plantation House is almost as old as the popular St. Nicholas Abbey.
This Plantation is a former sugar estate. It is also the only great house on the island that has all the rooms
open for viewing. When visiting you will see a grand collection of antiques and
artifacts. They have to Caribbean’s largest collection of horse-drawn buggies.
Hidden Gems- Mullins Beach
Mullins Beach is less known than Crane Beach, but offers a better environment for swimming and snorkeling.
Mullins Beach has powdery white sand with palm trees, and calm, clear water.
It was named Fodor’s Choice in the book 535 Best Beaches in the U.S., Caribbean, and Mexico.
Hidden Gems- Nidhe Israel Museum
This museum has a unique home, as it is located in an old Jewish Schoolhouse.
They have an interactive multimedia display that tells the story of the Sephardic Jews.
The Sephardic Jews fled from Recife, Brazil when they faced persecution.
This museum offers information about the earliest settlers as the Barbados Museum offers information about the settlers from prehistoric to modern times.
You can also visit the Nidhe Israel Synagogue nearby.
Hidden Gems- Animal Flower Cave
The Animal Flower Cave is a great alternative to visiting the well known Harrison’s Cave.
The Animal Flower Cave provides views of rock-carved archways and flower-shaped sea anemones.
You can take a dip in one of their swimming holes.
Hidden Gems- Brighton Market
Is located in St. George.
Is not as big as the Cheapside Market, but it is worth a visit.
The Brighton Market focuses on having locally grown produces.
It is an open-air market that is open Saturdays 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Grab a homemade breakfast or a coffee while you are there.
Conclusion
No matter what you choose to do in Barbados, you will be guaranteed to have a wonderful time, but why not focus on visiting some of these hidden gems. You are less likely to encounter large crowds, and can help bring awareness to these wonderful, but well known locations.
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