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1. Take a tour of Harrison's Cave ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Take a tour of Harrison's Cave
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2. Admire the plants of Andromeda Gardens ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Admire the plants of Andromeda Gardens
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3. Take a guided tour of the Animal Flower Cave

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Take a guided tour of the Animal Flower Cave
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4. Learn about local history at the Arlington House Museum

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Learn about local history at the Arlington House Museum
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5. Check out the galleries at the Barbados Museum & Historical Society

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Check out the galleries at the Barbados Museum & Historical Society
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6. Take the kids to the Barbados Wildlife Reserve

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Take the kids to the Barbados Wildlife Reserve
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7. Relax with the sound of gentle rolling waves at Bottom Bay

Relax with the sound of gentle rolling waves at Bottom Bay
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8. Enjoy snorkeling in Carlisle Bay

Enjoy snorkeling in Carlisle Bay
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9. Swim at the beautiful Crane Beach which has soft pink sand

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Swim at the beautiful Crane Beach which has soft pink sand
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10. Stroll through the Flower Forest

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Stroll through the Flower Forest
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11. Snorkel in Folkestone Marine Park

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Snorkel in Folkestone Marine Park
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12. See a horse race at the Garrison Savannah Racetrack

See a horse race at the Garrison Savannah Racetrack
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13. Take a bout of the George Washington House

Take a bout of the George Washington House
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14. Visit fascinating Hunte's Gardens

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Visit fascinating Hunte's Gardens
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15. Learn about the history of sugar at The Sugar Museum

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Learn about the history of sugar at The Sugar Museum
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16. Take a picture of the Morgan Lewis Windmill

Take a picture of the Morgan Lewis Windmill
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17. Admire the orchids at Orchid World & Tropical Flower Garden

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Admire the orchids at Orchid World & Tropical Flower Garden
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18. Take a tour of The Parliament Buildings of Barbados

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Take a tour of The Parliament Buildings of Barbados
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19. See a collection of horse-drawn carriages at the Sunbury Plantation House

See a collection of horse-drawn carriages at the Sunbury Plantation House
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Barbados has long been called Land of the Flying Fish, not just because the waters around the island teem with flying fish, but because it’s also the national dish. From its UNESCO World Heritage capital to its hauntingly beautiful eastern coastline to its rich cultural ambiance, Barbados is one of the top Caribbean vacation destinations.

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