BARBADOS TIPS
Sightseeing Tips
The Concorde experience is located next door to the Grantley Adams International Airport is home to the Alpha Echo- one of the seven supersonic jets owned by British Airways.
We experienced this in October and it was a fantastic attraction. As you check-in at the desk you will be given your boarding passes to pass through security and into the VIP departure lounge that simulates the actual VIP departure lounge at Heathrow in London, England.
FLOWER FOREST - This is a former sugar plantation and is set in one of the most scenic parts of the island - great nature walks with wonderful views.
WELCHMAN HALL GULLY – This is an interesting one mile walk through a deep, densely wooded gully filled with large variety of trees, plants and flowers. It is the “Black Forest” of the island. It was once part of the network of caves linked to Harrison’s until the roof collapsed, forming a uniquely deeper gully -- you can spot wild green monkeys here at feeding times (early morning or late afternoon). New in July 2004 were signs throughout the gully describing various plants and trees and telling the history of their growth in Barbados.
SUNBURY is an interesting 300 year old Great House to tour.
It’s the only great house that opens all rooms for viewing-- we enjoy a snack in their picturesque and cozy Courtyard Restaurant when we visit there.
ST. NICHOLAS ABBEY
St. Nicholas is likely the last remaining authentic house of the 17th Century that exists anywhere in the “New World”. When this Jacobean home was built around 1658 of brick and limestone, many of the structures in the North America were made of timber, and have long since perished. The residence was built only 30 years after Barbados' settlement by the British in 1627, so it is of significant historical value to the island and as such its preservation and continuing access to the public and, display as a heritage tourism site is fundamental to the overall marketing and business plan. Its potential as a UNESCO World Heritage Site is also a goal that embraces the overall objectives of the project. It is located near Cherry Tree Hill.
Be sure to try some of their special 10 year old rum in very special bottles or their gourmet sugar or molasses:
Opening Hours: Sunday - Friday 10:00am to 3:30pm (including most holidays - please call us for details - Telephone: 246.422.5357 / 246.422.8725).
E-mail: Email: heritagetourism@stnicholasabbey.comGeneral Admission: BDS$25 (Adults) - BDS$15 (Children)
As you move through the tour you will experience via an exciting media presentation of the history of the Concorde and relationship with beautiful Barbados, as one of its only four regular destinations.
Your friendly guide will take you up the famous steps and onto one of the most luxurious and fastest planes in the world.
Enjoy a video presentation on board as you sit in the authentic leather seats, then venture to the cockpit as well as view other interesting novelties on board.
As you leave the plane you can try your flying skills on the Concorde flight simulator and explore other fun aviation exhibits. Finally you can tour the observation deck where you can see the planes and runway of the Grantley Adams Airport in full action.
HUNTE’S GARDENS - This is located at Castle Grant, St. Joseph. There are signs directing you. It’s not far from St. John’s church. We just discovered this on this trip. It’s a magical gully transformed into a gorgeous tropical garden. A must for horticulture fans. For $10 US admission you can tour this fascinating garden and you can also enjoy a delicious rum punch. Contact me at: lois@barbadostips.com for more details and location.
picture courtesy www.barbados.org
