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Take a quick boat ride from Sandy Ground out to this tiny sandbar dedicated to the perfect beach day: music, grilled lobster, BBQ, and, of course, rum cocktails.

Marvel at this natural wonder on the carved out of the island's limestone cliffs on the far western coast.

Learn to surf with Boosy, the same guy who taught Patrick, at a world-class break for those hitting the waves for the first time.

At the Animal Flower Cave descend into 500,000-year-old caves with water-smoothed floor to meet sea anemones and bathe in picturesque pools. Pure magic.

Maybe a bit tame for adults, but a ride 145 ft down into the waters around Barbados on a submarine is awesome for our smaller travelers.

It's not the longest beach, but this one comes with rum punch, shady evergreens, white sand and sweet waves.

Papa Zouk's is a rum bar with a dizzying array of rums, rhums, and rons from across the Caribbean plus authentic fresh seafood delights.

Long Bay Beach boasts powder white sand, some shops that can be easily ignored, locals, magical water, and pure Antigua vibes.

Nearly every fruit, vegetable, and herb used in the dishes at Buba’s are all grown on the sloping overgrown gardens surrounding the restaurant.