RESTAURANTS...       
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Watch the sun sink slowly into the turquoise Caribbean Sea while enjoying a sumptuous dinner at any of the excellent restaurants in Barbados.
There is an abundance of fine restaurants on the island that offer local cuisine, seafood and international cuisine. The wide range of dining options available in Barbados ensures that there is something to suit every taste and budget, from casual dining to fine restaurants, from snack bars and pub meals to a la carte - there is something for everyone. 
By day informal attire is acceptable in most Barbados restaurants, at night a more formal dress code may be required in some restaurants. It is also recommended that dinner reservations be made in advance, especially during the high season. For a list of restaurants and eateries visit www.barbados.org  

SHOPPING IN BARBADOS...  West Coast Mall                               ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
With high-quality, tax-free merchandise, excellent service by friendly and knowledgeable sales staff, and comfortable, air-conditioned stores, shopping in Barbados truly is just beyond your imagination!
Dutyfree shopping is especially popular, with prices typically being 30 to 50% less than in Europe and North America! When making dutyfree purchases be sure to have your passport or airline ticket with you. Your packages can be delivered to the airport or sea port for your convenience.

The heart and soul of shopping in Barbados is Broad Street in the capital city, Bridgetown. There you will find several large department stores and duty free shops. In addition to the specialty stores (such as jewellery stores), there are several shopping malls offering a wide variety of products and services. Just outside of Bridgetown is the Bayshore Complex, worth a stop for its shopping, and historic value.

PELICAN VILLAGE, on the outskirts of Bridgetown, is the place to get local handicrafts including straw bags, wall hangings, batik, paintings, rum cakes, and much more! Outside Bridgetown there are several smaller towns like Holetown,St.James and Speightstown,St.Peter that feature craft shops and gift shops. Several shopping malls and plazas are also located outside of Bridgetown.
Chattel Village shopping areas are becoming increasingly popular in Barbados. These feature shops made in traditional chattel house style and selling souvenirs, gift items, clothing and local arts and crafts. You can find these chattel villages at Holetown, St.James and St.Lawrence Gap, Christ Church.

SIGHTSEEING...                                                                         ~~~~~~~~~                                                                                                                                                        There's so much to discover about this island - from the historic homes, buildings and museums to the underground wonder of the natural caves.
Stunning scenery and hundreds of beaches, to forests, caves and wildlife parks.
Safari tours to shipwreck adventures, and eco-attractions..not forgetting the historical Sunbury Plantation House and famous Rum Factory... there's something for everyone. 

   Harrisons Cave    Bathsheba, East Coast

Fabulous beaches and sophistication of the WEST COAST, rugged coastline and surfing paradise of the EAST COAST, lively nightlife and shopping on the SOUTH COAST and all the friendly towns and villages along the way.

Visit www.barbados.org for more Barbados activities