Barbados: Blue Skies with Blue Oceans and Beauty

• Harrismith Beach (best beach on the East Coast of the Island)

Shipwrecks to Discover

While exploring the many beaches in Barbados, you may also discover numerous shipwrecks scattered along its shores. Many of these shipwrecks are located in Carlisle Bay, which is near the capital city of Bridgetown. Here are a few shipwrecks to visit while you’re in Barbados: Berwyn (7-10 feet below water) Ce-Trek (scuba-diving license required) Ellon (scuba-diving license required) Barge (popular for its new fish community)

Underwater Adventures

There are also many reefs to visit during your time in Barbados:

• Bell Buoy (30-70 feet below water located near Accra Beach) Bonita Bar (50-100 feet)
• Bright Ledge (50-200 feet with many barracudas, manta rays, eels, and nurse sharks)
• Dottins (40-100 feet deep and best known for night diving) Church Point (15-20 feet) Shark Bank (130-150 feet; for experienced divers)

Pro Tip: You cannot travel to any of these beaches or shipwrecks without getting yourself a cup (or bottle) of the Island’s famous beverage.

The Famous Rum Punch

Rum Punch has been around for centuries and is believed to be the birthplace of Rum. Many have called it “Barbados: The Rum Island.” If you have never traveled to this beautiful island and would like to experience the deliciousness, here’s a simple recipe. Some have referred to it as a nursery rhyme (for adults only): “One of sour, two of sweet, three of strong, four of weak.”

You can find the country’s most famous drink almost anywhere on the island. Rum punch has been a staple of the Barbadians for many years, and there are countless recipes. Many locals simply use the nursery rhyme for their concoctions.

This country has so much to offer, including its beaches, hiking, rum, shipwrecks, food, and drinks. No matter where you decide to stay, you will always find beauty!