{"id":220,"date":"2021-10-29T10:05:17","date_gmt":"2021-10-29T10:05:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/demo1.wprentals.org\/?p=220"},"modified":"2021-11-07T16:28:32","modified_gmt":"2021-11-07T16:28:32","slug":"","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/ru\/holiday-ideas\/barbados-things-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"","raw":""},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"220\" class=\"elementor elementor-220\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4b3af44 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4b3af44\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6848eadd\" data-id=\"6848eadd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-ceceae8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ceceae8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-84e2ad1\" data-id=\"84e2ad1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecce49c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ecce49c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you can bear to tear yourself away from some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, then there are plenty of exciting experiences to encounter in Barbados. For visitors wondering what to do in Barbados, I\u2019m going to walk you through your arrival first, on the way to <a href=\"https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/barbados\/villa\/shoreshire-sapphire-beach\" target=\"_blank\">Shoreshire villa<\/a>, and then propose <a href=\"https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/barbados\/barbados-things-to-do\/#weekofactivities\">a weeks worth of fun things to do<\/a>:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9700b82 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9700b82\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/header_image-e1630394162607.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"header_image-e1630394162607\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6Mzc4NzUsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9zYXBwaGlyZS5kcmVhbWhvc3RlcnMuY29tXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIxXC8xMFwvaGVhZGVyX2ltYWdlLWUxNjMwMzk0MTYyNjA3LmpwZyJ9\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/header_image-e1630394162607-150x150.jpg\" title=\"header_image-e1630394162607\" alt=\"Beach Aerial View\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1eab70d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1eab70d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">So you\u2019ve finally arrived on the beautiful island of Barbados. When airline door opens and you make your first step out of those doors onto the old school stair ramp that leads to the tarmac, a breeze hits you. If you\u2019re dressed in your foreign gear at that point you will be missing out on the first warm embrace the island has to offer. Mind you I\u2019ve made the mistake several times so I\u2019m telling you at a minimum you should be wearing short sleeves and flip flops prior to leaving your airplane seat. That way your vacation begins on that first step.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3635266 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3635266\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The airport is a nice airport as far as airports go. The occasional rum punch as you\u2019re about to enter immigration is a nice touch to remove the sting of the long lines which, most of the time, there are. All the more reason to be dressed to move as quickly as you can from that first step to the building.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33864cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"33864cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Post immigration you\u2019ll need to collect your luggage and there will be people wearing red shirts everywhere wanting to help you. The minimum wage in Barbados is USD $4.25\/hr and they won\u2019t rob you in my experience so if you can help them out they will be appreciative. Otherwise just politely decline and understand why they all want your business.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eefc694 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"eefc694\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Prior to leaving the airport you may want to stop at the duty free shop, right next to the luggage carousel, to buy any foreign alcohol you may want to consume on the island as that\u2019s probably where you\u2019re gonna get it the cheapest but perhaps when in Rome you do as the bajans do.. In this case you will be drinking rum and local beer which will be cheaper than bottled water so you can then leave the airport light and unhindered.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99d3a76 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"99d3a76\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Next stop you\u2019ll need transport from airport. Wherever you want to go won\u2019t be too far from airport as long as you\u2019re staying in traditional areas. The taxi rate is fixed from airport to destination so find an official when you exit the baggage check tell him where ur going and he will tell you the price and arrange you a cab. Also if your hotel has sent you a transport he\u2019ll also know where they are. If you know a transport is coming be sure to not take another otherwise you\u2019ll have to pay twice.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d116cd2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d116cd2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Bajans are quite friendly so you may want to talk to your cab driver and ask him to give you commentary on where you are on the road and any history behind it.. A short island tour of sorts. There is not much on the highway worth mentioning really but he may know more than I do.. You can also ask him to stop on the way, confirming that the price won\u2019t change, so you can get a few beers for the trip as that\u2019s not a problem in Barbados so why not optimize. If your hotel is not to far maybe it\u2019s not worth it but it\u2019s a quick opportunity to maybe see a local spot and interact with locals on your way to said hotel.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3effc9d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3effc9d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">If your destination is <a href=\"https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/barbados\/villa\/shoreshire-sapphire-beach\">Shoreshire villa<\/a> then you\u2019ll arrive in about 15 minutes after leaving airport. You will have been already told the arrival procedure so get settled in. I\u2019m going to assume that your arrival is around 3ish on Saturday so our 7 days of activities will start from tomorrow. In the meantime I suggest you go to infinity hotel bar, Sea fans, and get a banana daiquiri to watch the sunset on the beach. When you\u2019re ready to eat, buy a meal from Sand Dollar Caf\u00e9 in the area between your villa and Infinity, since after a day\u2019s flight you\u2019re  probably too tired to cook.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-176d721 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"176d721\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-377f901\" data-id=\"377f901\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45f048c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"45f048c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"weekofactivities\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Week of fun activities<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bedd43 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5bedd43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sunday (Crystal waters BBQ party):<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03e2f83 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"03e2f83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">This is a regular Sunday activity suitable for families and all age groups. In fact there are many more older people here than younger people but you will have fun regardless. <\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e21bd17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e21bd17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Located oceanside and featuring stunning views, palm trees, crystal clear water and a soft white sandy beach, it is one of the only sheltered lagoons on the island.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7d25d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"d7d25d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-220 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"d7d25d1\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Sandy Beach: Natural Umbrellas\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MzgyNzQsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9zYXBwaGlyZS5kcmVhbWhvc3RlcnMuY29tXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIxXC8xMFwvc2FuZHlCZWFjaC5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiJkN2QyNWQxIn0%3D\" href='https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/sandyBeach.jpg'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/sandyBeach-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Sandy Beach: Natural Umbrellas\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-38274\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/sandyBeach-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/sandyBeach-70x70.jpg 70w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/sandyBeach-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/sandyBeach-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/sandyBeach-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-38274'>\n\t\t\t\tNatural Umbrellas\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"d7d25d1\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Crystal Waters Limbo\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MzgyNjksInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9zYXBwaGlyZS5kcmVhbWhvc3RlcnMuY29tXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIxXC8xMFwvbGltYm8ucG5nIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiZDdkMjVkMSJ9\" href='https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/limbo.png'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/limbo-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Crystal Waters Limbo\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-38269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/limbo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/limbo-70x70.png 70w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/limbo-60x60.png 60w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/limbo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/limbo-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-38269'>\n\t\t\t\tLimbo\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"d7d25d1\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Crystal Waters Party\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MzgyNzAsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9zYXBwaGlyZS5kcmVhbWhvc3RlcnMuY29tXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIxXC8xMFwvY3J5c3RhbFdhdGVyc1BhcnR5LnBuZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6ImQ3ZDI1ZDEifQ%3D%3D\" href='https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/crystalWatersParty.png'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/crystalWatersParty-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Crystal Waters Party\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-38270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/crystalWatersParty-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/crystalWatersParty-70x70.png 70w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/crystalWatersParty-60x60.png 60w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/crystalWatersParty-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/crystalWatersParty-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-38270'>\n\t\t\t\tThe Party\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"d7d25d1\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Sandy Beach\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MzgyNzUsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9zYXBwaGlyZS5kcmVhbWhvc3RlcnMuY29tXC93cC1jb250ZW50XC91cGxvYWRzXC8yMDIxXC8xMFwvc2FuZHlCZWFjaDIuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiZDdkMjVkMSJ9\" href='https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/sandyBeach2.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/sandyBeach2-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Sandy Beach\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-38275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/sandyBeach2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/sandyBeach2-70x70.jpg 70w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/sandyBeach2-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/sandyBeach2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/sandyBeach2-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-38275'>\n\t\t\t\tSandy Beach\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e737bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1e737bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Let\u2019s get started on your day and I\u2019ll explain more below.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8231e6f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8231e6f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">If you have asked for a grocery delivery then you\u2019re all set to make breakfast. Otherwise I\u2019m going to suggest a return to Infinity for breakfast since they have a pretty good one. I usually get an omelet with scallions(or onions), tomato and cheese and my wife gets the Belgian waffles with extra maple syrup. You can call ahead to do take out so you can enjoy the view from your balcony at the villa while eating breakfast.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-229b3f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"229b3f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The beach is your next stop. The first step of navigating the beach is how to organize beach chairs and umbrellas. Usually there are 1 or 2 vendors competing for your business at different sections of the beach. Mostly they will happily position you wherever you want on the beach but they will give you some pushback about it if it\u2019s far for them to pull the chairs. Also hotels may have rules that require their chairs in front of their hotel. But again there is competition so if you don\u2019t get what you want go to the other guy. Don\u2019t forget to negotiate. There is a set price, depending on where you are, but they will give you a discount if instead you pay for a weeks worth of service.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38b7473 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"38b7473\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">But Sunday is a bit tricky since the first day's activity, unfortunately, isn\u2019t here so while you\u2019ll sit out on the beach after breakfast for a bit and take everything in, today is Crystal waters day.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3993aa4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3993aa4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Crystal Waters is a 18 minute walk away, located on Sandy Beach, the next beach over. To the left, if you\u2019re leaving Shoreshire villa, you will be walking all the way to the end of St. Lawrence gap until you hit the main road. You will take a left, walk for a bit and turn left to the beach just before the Sands Hotel and before Clifton Market shop. The bar and BBQ station will be on your right just before the beach.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c523f38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c523f38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">First find the beach chair vendor or otherwise eventually he\u2019ll find you, because most likely, you'll be standing  on the beach  looking lost. <\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6aac712 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6aac712\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">You\u2019re going to need to arrive at Crystal Waters at least by 10 or 11 to organize beach chairs there for the Sunday BBQ. You\u2019ll want to be getting one of those chairs outside the music area convenient to 1) go into water 2) eat your food 3) get shade from sun without having to rent umbrella i.e.: under those coconut trees. You\u2019ll want the chairs to be a bit away from the beach entrance to crystal waters because people smoke cigarettes there.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bb4cde elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5bb4cde\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">At least a day before, you should also call the chefs at +1 (246) 263-2992 or fb message <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Barbcue-101-at-Crystal-Waters-513049902135162\" target=\"_blank\">Barbcue101<\/a> or ring Crystal Water\u2019s Guest House at +1 (246) 435-7514, to reserve the meals, and specifically what you want, since there is a possibility they run out of food because it\u2019s a very popular spot with locals and tourists alike. They serve fresh traditional Barbadian food.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-135ea44 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"135ea44\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">For drinks either bring your own cooler to keep on the beach, patronize the bar or do a combination of both.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06f7b69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"06f7b69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">This is a calmer beach than dover\u2019s since it\u2019s completely protected by a reef. If for whatever reason it\u2019s too rough at dover you can come back here any other day.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67cc96e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"67cc96e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Music starts relatively early and anywhere from 11:30am to 12pm, I recommend you present your food ticket that you buy from the BBQ area on arrival, get your food, and eat lunch. You can either eat on your sunbed or, if you\u2019re early enough, see if BBQ chefs will sit you at a table. You can also ask them about that when you call to reserve your food.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-347a88a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"347a88a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">But the real activity here starts from 2pm until 7pm. They usually rotate the DJs week to week but DJ Impact is my favorite so hopefully you\u2019re on the lucky week. He plays steel drum and is a very versatile singer performing soca (calypso), reggae, the oldies and rock and blues. He gets people dancing. Regularly there are also street performances with a limbo dancing fire eater and a Michael Jackson dancer. And don't  miss the happy hour from 4-5pm where you get 2 drinks for the  price of one.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4332162 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4332162\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">All the while you can sunbathe, swim, eat, dance and enjoy your first full day in Barbados.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fd951d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9fd951d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Monday (Island Tour):<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f241be5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f241be5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Monday is pretty much a day of recovery in Barbados so perfect day to go on an <a href=\"https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/barbados\/barbados-island-tour\/\">Island Tour<\/a>. See write my up for execution.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fdf128 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2fdf128\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tuesday (Catamaran day trip):<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5172bb1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5172bb1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">There are a few day trip catamarans to choose between. <\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-268c44b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"268c44b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">My preference is to go with Cally and Sarah on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.elegancebarbados.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">the Elegance<\/a>, which is a more intimate, owner operated company. The lunch cruise includes a return taxi transfer, open premium brand bar and a traditional bajan style buffet. If you're staying at Shoreshire Villa, we've organized a 10% discount with them so look in your welcome package and feel free to message us for more details.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d91307 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4d91307\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">If they are not available, then I usually go with  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coolrunningsbarbados.com\/\">Cool Runnings<\/a> asking for captain Eddie. This company has multiple boats and will be more of a party boat but Eddie is a great captain.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9ea174 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c9ea174\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">You usually need to be at the dock in Bridgetown at 9am. When you book with the company you can arrange transportation from your villa or hotel. The cruise leaves port around 9:30am. There are generally 3 stops. First there is snorkeling with the turtles, then you get to snorkel around a few shipwrecks and then, after a leisurely sail down to the west coast of Barbados, the boat stops in a picturesque bay for a delicious traditional Bajan lunch. After lunch you get to swim again before heading back to port which you will reach around 2:30pm. Alcohol is included, from the full service bar, for the entire trip.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abeb0a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"abeb0a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Please tell the beach chair vendor your plans the day before so he won\u2019t be holding an empty chair for you for the whole day. They don\u2019t like that. Just tell them you\u2019re going on a cruise and will be back around 3pm so the chairs are ready when you get back. Then you can spend the afternoon just relaxing not having to hear about it.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-693a5f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"693a5f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/elegancePhoto-1024x498.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-38266\" alt=\"Elegance\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/elegancePhoto-1024x498.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/elegancePhoto-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/elegancePhoto-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/elegancePhoto-600x292.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/elegancePhoto.jpg 1316w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7540b82 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7540b82\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Wednesday (Day at Dover Beach):<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c99ff0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5c99ff0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">It\u2019s a good day to spend the entire day at your beach by the villa and get the lay of the land. Nicholas, of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheAgardExperience\" target=\"_blank\">The Agard Experience<\/a>, offers complementary introductory watersports to guests of <a href=\"https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/holiday-home\/barbados\/villa\/shoreshire-sapphire-beach\">Shoreshire villa<\/a>.  He\u2019s kind of like a one stop shop and he offers Hobie Cat Sailing, Turtle Trips, Reef Trip, Surfing Lessons, Windsurf lessons and Island Tours. Tell him that you\u2019re staying at <a href=\"https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/holiday-home\/barbados\/villa\/shoreshire-sapphire-beach\">Shoreshire<\/a> and he will tell you what he will offer you. His discounts will also be shown in your welcome package. Only the introductory period of specified lessons are complementary. If you wish to continue then you\u2019ll have to pay but I do highly recommend him. He's taught my son both surfing and sailing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d986e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0d986e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Thursday (Atlantis Submarine\/Crane\/Martin\u2019s Bay):<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bf6587 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6bf6587\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">If you want to go on another sweet ocean trip I highly recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barbados.atlantissubmarines.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Atlantis submarine<\/a>. However if you\u2019d prefer less touring and more beach I recommend you go visit Crane Beach for the day. There maybe big waves here so, depending on who you're going with, you may want to call the resort and check on conditions prior to making the trek.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a81961 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6a81961\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">You would have gotten a preview of this beach on the island tour we did on Monday. <\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5d9553 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d5d9553\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/craneOnBeach-1024x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-38268\" alt=\"On Crane Beach\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/craneOnBeach-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/craneOnBeach-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/craneOnBeach-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/craneOnBeach-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/craneOnBeach-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/craneOnBeach.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/craneOnBeach-70x70.jpg 70w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/craneOnBeach-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/craneOnBeach-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/craneOnBeach-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1527de elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f1527de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">To go down to beach you\u2019ll have to repeat what you did and start out with a beverage at Azure, and then instead  of going back to your car, this time ask where the elevator to the beach is. There is another public way to get to the beach but I find it less desirable. <\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c39f42b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c39f42b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">On the beach there is a beach chair vendor that\u2019s separate from the hotel which will rent you the sunbed and umbrella. There also is someone who sells strong rum drinks in coconuts. I suggest you supplement with your own cooler full of supplies, otherwise you\u2019ll be spending a lot of money with him. The beach is quite rough here and there can be big waves so gauge what you do based on both your ability and what others are doing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1683584 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1683584\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">In the evening you may want leave straight from there and go back to Martin\u2019s Bay because it\u2019s known for having a well attended Thursday seafood gathering with tons of music, atmosphere and well, seafood. It\u2019s casual but be sure to bring a change of clothes if needed and maybe even some jeans in case it gets colder. Locals attend this so there is a high chance you\u2019ll get to interact with someone who actually lives on the island. By now you will have interacted with a few locals who would know if this is still the thing to do so be sure to ask them before you catch a cab all the way there and back. I\u2019m writing from previous experience and things may have changed since I last visited.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72b85d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"72b85d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Friday (Oistins Fish Fry\/Harbour Lights\/Baxter\u2019s Road):<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56eeee6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"56eeee6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Oistins is another weekly event popular with both locals and tourists. People will say it\u2019s authentic but I grew up not too far from here when Oistins was just a fish market and Baxter\u2019s road, in Bridgetown, was the authentic place you went for fantastic street vendor fish fried over a wood fire. At some point the government of Barbados decided that they wanted Oistins to be the place instead so they built up all these stalls and made it into the tourist attraction that it is today.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e6dccd8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e6dccd8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">But they say when in Rome do as the Bajans do and hundreds of them come here every Friday. For about USD $15-$20 you will leave full and content most likely with leftovers. The hardest part is to make a choice of which vendor to go with and how long the wait is. If you go after 8 most likely you will  be waiting. Uncle George is the premier seafood griller and Chilling &amp; Grilling make good chicken.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77e5a78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"77e5a78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">After the food I suggest a little walk around with beverage in hand. The music is pumping in the front and various dancers, some good and some not so good, show off their skills on stage. Over in the back to the right there is old time music and it\u2019s almost like an old ballroom. Some of these people have definitely taken ballroom dancing classes. To the far left there are guys playing dominoes with the seriousness of a chess tournament but granted that the chess players are also drinking rum. Along the back by the ocean are arts and crafts for sale so here\u2019s where you might want to buy souvenirs to take back home.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b900c45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b900c45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">On Friday nights there also is a beachfront, open air, all you can drink party at Harbour lights (for USD $35) if you are so inclined. I would say that this is the main nightlife on the island, outside of St Lawrence Gap down South and 2nd Street on the West Coast, and people come to it both from the south coast and west cost. It also goes on the latest maybe until 3 or 4am but free drinks ends around 2am. There will also be a lot of Bajans here in attendance. Traditionally you go to Harbour Lights first and then go from there to get even more fresh grilled fish and\/or fried chicken at Baxter\u2019s road. That would be a true authentic experience as that\u2019s what Bajans used to do. Baxter\u2019s road used to be called \u201cthe street that never sleeps\u201d and they are generally there making fish until early morning. There used to be a place that makes great chicken there too but I haven\u2019t been there lately.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3b0c65 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e3b0c65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">So if you have a chance to go to Baxter\u2019s road and see how it used to be done and let me know what you think. I still prefer Baxter\u2019s road for it\u2019s food and authenticity and I wish the government would make it back into something. Right now it\u2019s a little sad to go there. A bit dark, no tourists and a few questionable characters roaming the streets. Hence I would go with someone, perhaps a local friend or taxi driver, who you feel can keep you safe. I think it\u2019s pretty harmless down there and  I have had no problems but you never know. Aside from the  ladies down there grilling fish there is also \"The Pink Star\", not far down the street, which is kind of an institution in that area. It is known for both it's fried chicken and it's world famous liver cutter.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf78492 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cf78492\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Saturday (Tiki Bar\/Walk on the boardwalk\/Day at the races):<\/h6>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b41f3d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b41f3d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">You can either walk (33mins from dover), catch a minibus, or hail a traditional taxi to arrive at Accra beach. I have a  few friends who run \"The Tiki Bar\" at Accra so stop by and give them a holler. I think they have a deal where what you buy in food you get towards a beach chair and umbrella so it's a pretty good deal to try out a new beach, new food and then be steps away from the beginning of the scenic oceanside boardwalk.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc459ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dc459ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The boardwalk about a mile long and once on it you will  be able to take in the full glory of the south coast. You will also pass various restaurants and bars that would be more than happy to have you stop in. This is a great, more recent improvement to the island and you will find families and tourist alike taking walks out in nature getting away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-760bb01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"760bb01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">But the bustle goes on and sometimes on Saturdays, The Barbados Turf Club, which regulates and promotes horse racing in Barbados, hosts horse races at the Historic Garrison Savannah, close to the Bridgetown. The races here have been held here since 1845 and they are well attended by locals who generally make a day out of it. It can be a nice family outing if you want to join them and it certainly captures one of the remaining vestiges of our British colonial heritage.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fbd5c9f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fbd5c9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Some prefer to watch in the stands which requires paying a fee but most just stand around the track, watching the races, buying food and beverages from the vendors, and betting on horses if they are so inclined.  <\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b9f4a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9b9f4a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Usually a few races are enough for me because I grew up with this and I now prefer the beach.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2f80d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d2f80d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Anyway the 7 days are pretty much coming to an end. Rinse and repeat! Because when it\u2019s good, I say, just do it again, but there are many other things to do in Barbados. You could go hiking, zip lining, off roading, rallying, diving, kite surfing and the list goes on but I\u2019m sure you are as good at googling as I am. I just hope that you enjoy my recommendations and enjoy Barbados.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false,"raw":""},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you can bear to tear yourself away from some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, then there are plenty of exciting experiences to encounter in Barbados. For visitors wondering what to do in Barbados, I\u2019m going to walk you through your arrival first, on the way to Shoreshire villa, and then propose ...","protected":false,"raw":""},"author":1,"featured_media":35364,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_en_post_content":"<p>If you can bear to tear yourself away from some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, then there are plenty of exciting experiences to encounter in Barbados. For visitors wondering what to do in Barbados, I\u2019m going to walk you through your arrival first, on the way to <a href=\"https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/barbados\/villa\/shoreshire-sapphire-beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shoreshire villa<\/a>, and then propose <a href=\"https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/barbados\/barbados-things-to-do\/#weekofactivities\">a weeks worth of fun things to do<\/a>:<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/header_image-e1630394162607.jpg\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"header_image-e1630394162607\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/header_image-e1630394162607-150x150.jpg\" title=\"header_image-e1630394162607\" alt=\"Beach Aerial View\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<p>So you\u2019ve finally arrived on the beautiful island of Barbados. When airline door opens and you make your first step out of those doors onto the old school stair ramp that leads to the tarmac, a breeze hits you. If you\u2019re dressed in your foreign gear at that point you will be missing out on the first warm embrace the island has to offer. Mind you I\u2019ve made the mistake several times so I\u2019m telling you at a minimum you should be wearing short sleeves and flip flops prior to leaving your airplane seat. That way your vacation begins on that first step.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>The airport is a nice airport as far as airports go. The occasional rum punch as you\u2019re about to enter immigration is a nice touch to remove the sting of the long lines which, most of the time, there are. All the more reason to be dressed to move as quickly as you can from that first step to the building.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Post immigration you\u2019ll need to collect your luggage and there will be people wearing red shirts everywhere wanting to help you. The minimum wage in Barbados is USD $4.25\/hr and they won\u2019t rob you in my experience so if you can help them out they will be appreciative. Otherwise just politely decline and understand why they all want your business.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Prior to leaving the airport you may want to stop at the duty free shop, right next to the luggage carousel, to buy any foreign alcohol you may want to consume on the island as that\u2019s probably where you\u2019re gonna get it the cheapest but perhaps when in Rome you do as the bajans do.. In this case you will be drinking rum and local beer which will be cheaper than bottled water so you can then leave the airport light and unhindered.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Next stop you\u2019ll need transport from airport. Wherever you want to go won\u2019t be too far from airport as long as you\u2019re staying in traditional areas. The taxi rate is fixed from airport to destination so find an official when you exit the baggage check tell him where ur going and he will tell you the price and arrange you a cab. Also if your hotel has sent you a transport he\u2019ll also know where they are. If you know a transport is coming be sure to not take another otherwise you\u2019ll have to pay twice.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Bajans are quite friendly so you may want to talk to your cab driver and ask him to give you commentary on where you are on the road and any history behind it.. A short island tour of sorts. There is not much on the highway worth mentioning really but he may know more than I do.. You can also ask him to stop on the way, confirming that the price won\u2019t change, so you can get a few beers for the trip as that\u2019s not a problem in Barbados so why not optimize. If your hotel is not to far maybe it\u2019s not worth it but it\u2019s a quick opportunity to maybe see a local spot and interact with locals on your way to said hotel.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>If your destination is <a href=\"https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/barbados\/villa\/shoreshire-sapphire-beach\">Shoreshire villa<\/a> then you\u2019ll arrive in about 15 minutes after leaving airport. You will have been already told the arrival procedure so get settled in. I\u2019m going to assume that your arrival is around 3ish on Saturday so our 7 days of activities will start from tomorrow. In the meantime I suggest you go to infinity hotel bar, Sea fans, and get a banana daiquiri to watch the sunset on the beach. When you\u2019re ready to eat, buy a meal from Sand Dollar Caf\u00e9 in the area between your villa and Infinity, since after a day\u2019s flight you\u2019re  probably too tired to cook.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<h4>Week of fun activities<\/h4>\t\t\n\t\t\t<h6>Sunday (Crystal waters BBQ party):<\/h6>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>This is a regular Sunday activity suitable for families and all age groups. In fact there are many more older people here than younger people but you will have fun regardless. <\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Located oceanside and featuring stunning views, palm trees, crystal clear water and a soft white sandy beach, it is one of the only sheltered lagoons on the island.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"d7d25d1\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Sandy Beach: Natural Umbrellas\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/sandyBeach2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/sandyBeach2-70x70.jpg 70w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/sandyBeach2-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/sandyBeach2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/sandyBeach2-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-38275'>\n\t\t\t\tSandy Beach\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t\t<p>Let\u2019s get started on your day and I\u2019ll explain more below.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>If you have asked for a grocery delivery then you\u2019re all set to make breakfast. Otherwise I\u2019m going to suggest a return to Infinity for breakfast since they have a pretty good one. I usually get an omelet with scallions(or onions), tomato and cheese and my wife gets the Belgian waffles with extra maple syrup. You can call ahead to do take out so you can enjoy the view from your balcony at the villa while eating breakfast.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>The beach is your next stop. The first step of navigating the beach is how to organize beach chairs and umbrellas. Usually there are 1 or 2 vendors competing for your business at different sections of the beach. Mostly they will happily position you wherever you want on the beach but they will give you some pushback about it if it\u2019s far for them to pull the chairs. Also hotels may have rules that require their chairs in front of their hotel. But again there is competition so if you don\u2019t get what you want go to the other guy. Don\u2019t forget to negotiate. There is a set price, depending on where you are, but they will give you a discount if instead you pay for a weeks worth of service.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>But Sunday is a bit tricky since the first day's activity, unfortunately, isn\u2019t here so while you\u2019ll sit out on the beach after breakfast for a bit and take everything in, today is Crystal waters day.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Crystal Waters is a 18 minute walk away, located on Sandy Beach, the next beach over. To the left, if you\u2019re leaving Shoreshire villa, you will be walking all the way to the end of St. Lawrence gap until you hit the main road. You will take a left, walk for a bit and turn left to the beach just before the Sands Hotel and before Clifton Market shop. The bar and BBQ station will be on your right just before the beach.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>First find the beach chair vendor or otherwise eventually he\u2019ll find you, because most likely, you'll be standing  on the beach  looking lost. <\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>You\u2019re going to need to arrive at Crystal Waters at least by 10 or 11 to organize beach chairs there for the Sunday BBQ. You\u2019ll want to be getting one of those chairs outside the music area convenient to 1) go into water 2) eat your food 3) get shade from sun without having to rent umbrella i.e.: under those coconut trees. You\u2019ll want the chairs to be a bit away from the beach entrance to crystal waters because people smoke cigarettes there.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>At least a day before, you should also call the chefs at +1 (246) 263-2992 or fb message <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Barbcue-101-at-Crystal-Waters-513049902135162\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Barbcue101<\/a> or ring Crystal Water\u2019s Guest House at +1 (246) 435-7514, to reserve the meals, and specifically what you want, since there is a possibility they run out of food because it\u2019s a very popular spot with locals and tourists alike. They serve fresh traditional Barbadian food.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>For drinks either bring your own cooler to keep on the beach, patronize the bar or do a combination of both.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>This is a calmer beach than dover\u2019s since it\u2019s completely protected by a reef. If for whatever reason it\u2019s too rough at dover you can come back here any other day.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Music starts relatively early and anywhere from 11:30am to 12pm, I recommend you present your food ticket that you buy from the BBQ area on arrival, get your food, and eat lunch. You can either eat on your sunbed or, if you\u2019re early enough, see if BBQ chefs will sit you at a table. You can also ask them about that when you call to reserve your food.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>But the real activity here starts from 2pm until 7pm. They usually rotate the DJs week to week but DJ Impact is my favorite so hopefully you\u2019re on the lucky week. He plays steel drum and is a very versatile singer performing soca (calypso), reggae, the oldies and rock and blues. He gets people dancing. Regularly there are also street performances with a limbo dancing fire eater and a Michael Jackson dancer. And don't  miss the happy hour from 4-5pm where you get 2 drinks for the  price of one.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>All the while you can sunbathe, swim, eat, dance and enjoy your first full day in Barbados.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<h6>Monday (Island Tour):<\/h6>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Monday is pretty much a day of recovery in Barbados so perfect day to go on an <a href=\"https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/barbados\/barbados-island-tour\/\">Island Tour<\/a>. See write my up for execution.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<h6>Tuesday (Catamaran day trip):<\/h6>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>There are a few day trip catamarans to choose between. <\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>My preference is to go with Cally and Sarah on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.elegancebarbados.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Elegance<\/a>, which is a more intimate, owner operated company. The lunch cruise includes a return taxi transfer, open premium brand bar and a traditional bajan style buffet. If you're staying at Shoreshire Villa, we've organized a 10% discount with them so look in your welcome package and feel free to message us for more details.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>If they are not available, then I usually go with  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coolrunningsbarbados.com\/\">Cool Runnings<\/a> asking for captain Eddie. This company has multiple boats and will be more of a party boat but Eddie is a great captain.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>You usually need to be at the dock in Bridgetown at 9am. When you book with the company you can arrange transportation from your villa or hotel. The cruise leaves port around 9:30am. There are generally 3 stops. First there is snorkeling with the turtles, then you get to snorkel around a few shipwrecks and then, after a leisurely sail down to the west coast of Barbados, the boat stops in a picturesque bay for a delicious traditional Bajan lunch. After lunch you get to swim again before heading back to port which you will reach around 2:30pm. Alcohol is included, from the full service bar, for the entire trip.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Please tell the beach chair vendor your plans the day before so he won\u2019t be holding an empty chair for you for the whole day. They don\u2019t like that. Just tell them you\u2019re going on a cruise and will be back around 3pm so the chairs are ready when you get back. Then you can spend the afternoon just relaxing not having to hear about it.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1024\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/elegancePhoto-1024x498.jpg\" alt=\"Elegance\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/elegancePhoto-1024x498.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/elegancePhoto-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/elegancePhoto-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/elegancePhoto-600x292.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/elegancePhoto.jpg 1316w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h6>Wednesday (Day at Dover Beach):<\/h6>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>It\u2019s a good day to spend the entire day at your beach by the villa and get the lay of the land. Nicholas, of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheAgardExperience\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Agard Experience<\/a>, offers complementary introductory watersports to guests of <a href=\"https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/holiday-home\/barbados\/villa\/shoreshire-sapphire-beach\">Shoreshire villa<\/a>.  He\u2019s kind of like a one stop shop and he offers Hobie Cat Sailing, Turtle Trips, Reef Trip, Surfing Lessons, Windsurf lessons and Island Tours. Tell him that you\u2019re staying at <a href=\"https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/holiday-home\/barbados\/villa\/shoreshire-sapphire-beach\">Shoreshire<\/a> and he will tell you what he will offer you. His discounts will also be shown in your welcome package. Only the introductory period of specified lessons are complementary. If you wish to continue then you\u2019ll have to pay but I do highly recommend him. He's taught my son both surfing and sailing.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<h6>Thursday (Atlantis Submarine\/Crane\/Martin\u2019s Bay):<\/h6>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>If you want to go on another sweet ocean trip I highly recommend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barbados.atlantissubmarines.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Atlantis submarine<\/a>. However if you\u2019d prefer less touring and more beach I recommend you go visit Crane Beach for the day. There maybe big waves here so, depending on who you're going with, you may want to call the resort and check on conditions prior to making the trek.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>You would have gotten a preview of this beach on the island tour we did on Monday. <\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/craneOnBeach-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"On Crane Beach\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/craneOnBeach-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/craneOnBeach-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/craneOnBeach-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/craneOnBeach-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/craneOnBeach-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/craneOnBeach.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/craneOnBeach-70x70.jpg 70w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/craneOnBeach-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/craneOnBeach-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sapphire.dreamhosters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/craneOnBeach-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>To go down to beach you\u2019ll have to repeat what you did and start out with a beverage at Azure, and then instead  of going back to your car, this time ask where the elevator to the beach is. There is another public way to get to the beach but I find it less desirable. <\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>On the beach there is a beach chair vendor that\u2019s separate from the hotel which will rent you the sunbed and umbrella. There also is someone who sells strong rum drinks in coconuts. I suggest you supplement with your own cooler full of supplies, otherwise you\u2019ll be spending a lot of money with him. The beach is quite rough here and there can be big waves so gauge what you do based on both your ability and what others are doing.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>In the evening you may want leave straight from there and go back to Martin\u2019s Bay because it\u2019s known for having a well attended Thursday seafood gathering with tons of music, atmosphere and well, seafood. It\u2019s casual but be sure to bring a change of clothes if needed and maybe even some jeans in case it gets colder. Locals attend this so there is a high chance you\u2019ll get to interact with someone who actually lives on the island. By now you will have interacted with a few locals who would know if this is still the thing to do so be sure to ask them before you catch a cab all the way there and back. I\u2019m writing from previous experience and things may have changed since I last visited.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<h6>Friday (Oistins Fish Fry\/Harbour Lights\/Baxter\u2019s Road):<\/h6>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Oistins is another weekly event popular with both locals and tourists. People will say it\u2019s authentic but I grew up not too far from here when Oistins was just a fish market and Baxter\u2019s road, in Bridgetown, was the authentic place you went for fantastic street vendor fish fried over a wood fire. At some point the government of Barbados decided that they wanted Oistins to be the place instead so they built up all these stalls and made it into the tourist attraction that it is today.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>But they say when in Rome do as the Bajans do and hundreds of them come here every Friday. For about USD $15-$20 you will leave full and content most likely with leftovers. The hardest part is to make a choice of which vendor to go with and how long the wait is. If you go after 8 most likely you will  be waiting. Uncle George is the premier seafood griller and Chilling &amp; Grilling make good chicken.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>After the food I suggest a little walk around with beverage in hand. The music is pumping in the front and various dancers, some good and some not so good, show off their skills on stage. Over in the back to the right there is old time music and it\u2019s almost like an old ballroom. Some of these people have definitely taken ballroom dancing classes. To the far left there are guys playing dominoes with the seriousness of a chess tournament but granted that the chess players are also drinking rum. Along the back by the ocean are arts and crafts for sale so here\u2019s where you might want to buy souvenirs to take back home.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>On Friday nights there also is a beachfront, open air, all you can drink party at Harbour lights (for USD $35) if you are so inclined. I would say that this is the main nightlife on the island, outside of St Lawrence Gap down South and 2nd Street on the West Coast, and people come to it both from the south coast and west cost. It also goes on the latest maybe until 3 or 4am but free drinks ends around 2am. There will also be a lot of Bajans here in attendance. Traditionally you go to Harbour Lights first and then go from there to get even more fresh grilled fish and\/or fried chicken at Baxter\u2019s road. That would be a true authentic experience as that\u2019s what Bajans used to do. Baxter\u2019s road used to be called \u201cthe street that never sleeps\u201d and they are generally there making fish until early morning. There used to be a place that makes great chicken there too but I haven\u2019t been there lately.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>So if you have a chance to go to Baxter\u2019s road and see how it used to be done and let me know what you think. I still prefer Baxter\u2019s road for it\u2019s food and authenticity and I wish the government would make it back into something. Right now it\u2019s a little sad to go there. A bit dark, no tourists and a few questionable characters roaming the streets. Hence I would go with someone, perhaps a local friend or taxi driver, who you feel can keep you safe. I think it\u2019s pretty harmless down there and  I have had no problems but you never know. Aside from the  ladies down there grilling fish there is also \"The Pink Star\", not far down the street, which is kind of an institution in that area. It is known for both it's fried chicken and it's world famous liver cutter.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<h6>Saturday (Tiki Bar\/Walk on the boardwalk\/Day at the races):<\/h6>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>You can either walk (33mins from dover), catch a minibus, or hail a traditional taxi to arrive at Accra beach. I have a  few friends who run \"The Tiki Bar\" at Accra so stop by and give them a holler. I think they have a deal where what you buy in food you get towards a beach chair and umbrella so it's a pretty good deal to try out a new beach, new food and then be steps away from the beginning of the scenic oceanside boardwalk.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>The boardwalk about a mile long and once on it you will  be able to take in the full glory of the south coast. You will also pass various restaurants and bars that would be more than happy to have you stop in. This is a great, more recent improvement to the island and you will find families and tourist alike taking walks out in nature getting away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>But the bustle goes on and sometimes on Saturdays, The Barbados Turf Club, which regulates and promotes horse racing in Barbados, hosts horse races at the Historic Garrison Savannah, close to the Bridgetown. The races here have been held here since 1845 and they are well attended by locals who generally make a day out of it. It can be a nice family outing if you want to join them and it certainly captures one of the remaining vestiges of our British colonial heritage.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Some prefer to watch in the stands which requires paying a fee but most just stand around the track, watching the races, buying food and beverages from the vendors, and betting on horses if they are so inclined.  <\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Usually a few races are enough for me because I grew up with this and I now prefer the beach.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>Anyway the 7 days are pretty much coming to an end. Rinse and repeat! Because when it\u2019s good, I say, just do it again, but there are many other things to do in Barbados. You could go hiking, zip lining, off roading, rallying, diving, kite surfing and the list goes on but I\u2019m sure you are as good at googling as I am. 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