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Thanks to the Barbados Welcome Stamp, working remotely is easier than ever before. This pass enables you to work remotely from the tropical Caribbean island of Barbados for up to 12 months. The capital city of Bridgetown has numerous coworking spaces to choose from, along with plenty of delicious local cuisine, bars, and of course, its golden beaches.
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Quieter than the capital city of Bangkok, Chiang Mai boasts all of the breathtaking architecture, culture, and food that you expect to find in Thailand. In addition to being highly affordable, Chiang Mai offers plenty to do during your off time, including several tours of royal palaces, tranquil beaches, and floating markets.
Gran Canaria, Spain
One of Spain’s Canary Islands, Gran Canaria provides a range of coworking spaces and even co-living areas for remote workers to immerse themselves in the island’s culture. The capital city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria provides a range of support and consulting services to help remote workers acclimatize, while it’s Jazz Festival and bustling nightlife bring the city to life.
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]]>Eat Local Food at the Village Bar at Lemon Arbour
The Village Bar at Lemon Arbour is one of the most popular restaurants in Barbados. Here you’ll have an opportunity to try authentic Bajan food and get to know the locals who frequently visit the place.
Explore Cheapside Public Market
Cheapside Public Market is the largest market in the whole of Barbados. Locals come here to buy and sell all sorts of products and goods, from clothes and souvenirs to fresh fruit. You’ll love the experience and the dynamics of the place.
Ride the Barbados Reggae Bus
The best way to get around Barbados is the hop on the famous yellow “reggae” busses. It guarantees a fun ride, as you’ll have a chance to chat with Bajans and hear some great Caribbean music.
Drink Some Rum
Barbados is considered one of the birthplaces of rum, and locals take this seriously. Make sure to try some local rum in bars, as it will probably be some of the best you had.
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The best times to visit are between July and November. While this falls during the Caribbean’s hurricane season, they rarely hit the island and you’ll be able to attend one of the Crop Over Festival activities during these months. The temperatures are between the mid-70s and mid-80s year-round.
Barbados (@isleaway.bb)How to Get Around
You’re best renting a car to get around Barbados. Taxis are really expensive, with the fair being set by the government, so try and stay clear of them.
Where to Stay
Sandy Lane
This 5-star hotel located in St. James has impressive ground, a free breakfast, four restaurants, amazing amenities, and lavish furnishings. There are also three golf courses, a spa, and a beach on-site. The resort provides cold towels, Evian mists, sorbets, and fresh fruit at the beach.
Cobblers Cove
Cobblers Cove, a 4.5-star hotel, located in St. Peter, is an intimate retreat with just 40 suites with private balconies or terraces with gardens or ocean views, sitting rooms, and bathrooms with walk-in-showers. Some of the complimentary inclusions are swimming with turtles, tennis lessons, and nonmotorized sports equipment rentals. One of the highlights of the hotel is its Camelot Restaurant, which has some of the freshest seafood.
Fairmont Royal Pavilion
This luxurious 4.5-star hotel located in St. James has oceanfront rooms, suites, and villas, a free breakfast, one afternoon tea credit per seven-night stay, twice-weekly yoga classes, swimming with turtles experiences, a fitness center, a tennis court, and nonmotorized water sports equipment. There’s also a freshwater pool, two restaurants, a spa, and a salon with hair, makeup, and nail services.
What to Do
Bathsheba Beach
This beach located on Barbados’ east coast, is a dream come true for surfers and photographers. In fact, international surfing competitions are held there. But, it’s not safe to swim in as there are rough waters and rock formations.
Carlisle Bay
If you’re looking for a place to swim, check out Carlisle Bay, located on the southwestern coast of Barbados. The beach has calm waters, ideal for swimming and six shipwrecks which make it great for snorkeling. It’s not uncommon to see rock lobsters, turtles, and fish in the waters.
St. Nicholas Abbey
While there are larger rum distilleries like Mount Gay Rum and West Indies Rum on the island, St. Nicholas Abbey has a historic charm that the others don’t have. This distillery distills its rum in traditional small batches and there is a 350-year-old plantation home on the property that has antiques. There are also gardens and orchards located throughout the property.
What to Eat
Flying Fish
Fish is super popular on the island and the national dish of Barbados is flying fish with a side of cou cou. The most popular methods of preparing frying fish are frying, steaming, baking, and pickling.
Cou Cou
The other half of the national dish of the island is cou cou and it’s made with cornmeal and okra. It’s best paired with flying fish and it’s similar to polenta or grits.
Bajan Black Cake
This cake is super rich and is made by soaking fruits like cherries and raisins in rum with spices.
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]]>The best thing is that you will enjoy this experience aboard an electrical tram, which at the lowest point of the cave allows you to fully admire the amazing waterfall which plunges into a deep crystal-clear pool below.
Go on a rum tour at Mount Gay Distillery to learn about the history of rum production and taste this island’s favorite beverage. On the island of St. Lucia, you can buy a rum punch straight from the sea, from a boat laden with exotic fruit. Another unusual thing that you’ll see in Barbados is a tree with hanging empty rum bottles on the island of St. Kitts. Locals put them there to show their friends how much they’ve drunk.
. . . . . #visitbarbados #barbadosBe a part of the biggest traditional harvest festival in Barbados, known as Crop Over, maintained every year. There are huge, lavish celebrations from June until the first Monday of August. The festival can be traced back to the slavery era when they marked the end of the sugarcane harvest.
@visitbarbados: Junior Kadooment, often called Kiddies Kadooment, is a family friendly and fun event on the Crop Over Festival calendar, where children parade their colourful and creative costumes. #CropOverFestival #SweetestSummerFestival #LoveBarbadosThe post Awesome Things To Do In Barbados appeared first on Traveler Master.
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]]>It Has A Rich History
Barbados’ capital, Bridgetown, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is filled with historic buildings and has a rich culture. You’ll find plenty to do here if you are interested in the county’s history.
It Has The Best Beaches
Barbados boasts beautiful turquoise bays and soft white sands. You don’t need to stay in a resort to make the most Barbados’ paradise beaches.
It’s Great For Surfing
Silver Sands Beach on the east coast is internationally recognized as a world-class beach for the sport.
The Nightlife Is Unreal
The nightlife in Barbados is some of the best going. You will find world-renowned nightclubs and plenty of buzzing bars. Barbados parties from dusk till dawn.
It Boasts Natural Beauty
Barbados’ beauty is not limited to its beaches. It is filled with exotic gardens, lush nature trails and unique plant life. See for yourself.
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Today on our #BestBeaches in #Barbados we are featuring Martins Bay! 
Visit today or any Thursday for the weekly lime at Bay Tavern Restaurant.Located in the Lesser Antilles in the warm and tranquil Caribbean Sea, this island of fewer than 300,000 habitants offers travelers a tropical paradise that doesn’t have the crowds of many other destinations in the region.
Barbados was a British colony for hundreds of years, and the mark that British occupation left on its culture is palpable. Sports such as cricket and traditions like afternoon tea remain popular in Barbados. Tourists can definitely participate in these traditions during their stay on the island.
The island also has a strong musical tradition. Did you know, for example, that superstar singer Rihanna hails from the island?
Barbados’ main attraction, however, are its beaches and resorts.
As an island nation, Barbados is chock-full of pristine white sand beaches. One of the most popular things for tourists to do on the island is simply visit a resort and relax in the sand.
Top beaches to visit in Barbados include Bathsheba, which is a natural, virgin beach located far from mass tourism. Another great beach to visit is Crane Beach, a beautiful wonder.
Visit Barbados as soon as you can!
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