Archive for August, 2010

Foursquare Rum Distillery & Heritage Park is the islands first since the 1800s, a centuries-old molasses and sugar plantation located on 8 acres of the former Foursquare Plantation. The distillery produces the well regarded Foursquare Spiced Rum.

St. Nicholas Abbey though never an abbey was built in 1650; this is the island’s oldest great house and is thought to be one of only three Jacobean-style houses still standing in the Western Hemisphere, decorated with period furnishings, is fully restored and open to the public.

Banks Brewery produces the traditional Bajan beer, and a tour of this small brewery will show you just how it’s made, with a sample taste of the finished product.

Barbados Museum opened in 1933 is located in the former British military prison and details the island’s development from prehistoric to modern times with artifacts dating to 400BC from the Arawak culture, slave journals, West Indian maps, cane-harvesting tools, and decorative and fine art.

Emancipation Memorial an inspirational statue depicts Bussa, the man who, in the early 19th century, led the first rebellion of Bajan slaves, a sobering reminder of the island’s history.

Harry Bayley Observatory the only one in the East Caribbean was built in 1963. A Friday night visit will begin with a half-hour educational video followed by a view through the 14-inch reflector telescope on the rooftop, and when not looking at the heavens a lovely nighttime view of Bridgetown.

Mt. Gay Distilleries includes an informative 40-minute tour of this working distillery and a free taste of the rum they produce.

Sunbury Plantation House the 300-year old home has been fully restored to its previous splendor and is the only great house in Barbados with all rooms open for viewing.

Tyrol Cot Heritage Village, this house belonged to Sir Grantley Adams, leader of the Bajan independence movement and the Palladian-style house was built in 1854 of native coral stone full of beautiful antiques and other artifacts.

Morgan Lewis Mill the best-preserved mill in the entire Caribbean began replacing less efficient cattle-powered mills around 1798, offers a great panoramic view from the top.

Car rental options in Barbados include Alamo, Auto Jardim, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz and Sixt.