Barbados

A Jacobean plantation house with an operational cane-grinding steam mill in the winter months, and a rum distillery - tastings and purchases possible. — The Telegraph

This popular tourist cave was ignored for almost 200 years before being mined into an attraction.  — Atlas Obscura

The least publicised but most memorable gardens on Barbados are owned and run by the engaging Anthony Hunte, whose English ancestors settled on the island back in the 1600s. — The Telegraph

These glorious gardens overlook the east coast. — The Telegraph

The west side is one of the premier swimming spots on the island, with deep, calm and crystal-clear waters, while the east side has a wide recreation area featuring picnic tables. — Lonely Planet

The lower floor of the house and the kitchen have period furnishings; the upper floor is a museum with both permanent and temporary exhibits that display artifacts of 18th-century Barbadian life. — Fodor's

Overlooking Heroes Square in the center of town, these Victorian buildings were constructed around 1870 to house the British Commonwealth's third-oldest parliament (after Britain and Bermuda). — Fodor's

Mission of this family-oriented marine park, located just north of Holetown, is to provide high-quality recreational activities in a sustainable way to educate and entertain Barbadians and visitors. — Fodor's

Crane Beach, 7km northeast of the airport, is a hidden beach cove backed by cliffs and fronted by aqua-blue waters. — Lonely Planet

Popular for fashion and travel-industry photo shoots, Bottom Bay is the quintessential Caribbean beach. — Fodor's

This 1818 hilltop signal tower has impressive views of the surrounding valleys and the southwest coast. — Lonely Planet

At this lovely beach just south of Speightstown, the water is safe for swimming and snorkeling. — Fodor's

You can see cane-harvesting tools, wedding dresses, ancient (and frightening) dental instruments, and slave sale accounts in spidery copperplate handwriting. — Fodor's

Across Broad Street from Parliament and bordered by High and Trafalgar streets, this triangular plaza marks the center of town. — Fodor's

On this popular tour, you learn the colorful story behind the world's oldest rum, made in Barbados since 1703. — Fodor's

Although no one has proven it, George Washington is said to have worshipped here in 1751 during his only trip outside the United States. — Fodor's

An afternoon at the races is a festive, adrenaline-spiked break from beachside languor. — Concierge