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Island Sights & Museums
The natural beauty of Barbados can also be enjoyed in many of
its other attractions. Hold hands and enjoy a motorized tram
ride into
Harrison's Cave
, where damp rooms reveal their
hidden formations, waterfalls, and pools. A sea cave rather
than a cavern, the
Animal Flower Cave
,
246-439-8797, is
named for the sea anemones found in its pools.
History lovers should make plans to be in Barbados on a
Sunday to participate in one of the walking tours sponsored by
the
Barbados National Trust,
246-426-2421. Starting at 6
am and 3:30 pm, the walks are a good way to learn more about
the culture and history of this rich island. Call the Barbados
National Trust for meeting points and to confirm times.
History buffs will also appreciate a tour of the greathouses.
St.
Nicholas Abbey
, in St. Peter Parish,
246-422-8725, built in
1650, is one of only three houses of Jacobean architecture that
remain standing in the Western Hemisphere. With Dutch ga-
bles and coral finials, the estate combines European and Carib-
bean styles and is well worth the meager admission price.
Sam Lord's Castle
,
246-436-8929, located in St. Philip on
the eastern shore, is another must-see. Now a hotel, the “cas-
tle,” built in 1820, is rich with tales of piracy on the high seas
and stories of Sam Lord allegedly luring ships onto the eastern
shore's rocky coastline. With elaborate plaster ceilings created
by the same artist who crafted the ceilings of Windsor Castle,
gilt mirrors, and fine mahogany furniture, this is a Caribbean
gem of a home, now a hotel.
Underwater Delights
If you're wondering what lies beneath the ocean's depths, take a
cruise aboard the
Atlantis Submarine
,
246-436-8929,
which dives to 150 feet below sea level. It's an excellent way for
non-divers to see the rich marine life and the wrecks that sur-
round this island. For diving, call
Coral Island Divers
(Cavers Lane, Bridgetown,
246-434-8377) or
One on One
Scuba
(Husbands Heights, St. James,
246-233-5737).
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