Re: Winter 2014/15 | Page 66

“ “ A submarine trip is also a brilliant experience and runs day and night in Bridgetown a camera. The relaxed ethos of Barbados seems to filter down to celebrities too. The beaches are unique as Barbados laws provide that they cannot be privately owned. So, as a visitor or a local you have the freedom to enjoy the beaches without restriction. For surfers and body-boarders, Crane Beach on the East coast is a must. Situated on the North Atlantic Ocean, the seas are cooler but adrenaline easily blankets this. Warmer and calmer seas can be found on the West Coast on the Caribbean Sea. Snorkelling in shallow waters is a relaxing pastime. However, a catamaran trip is the 66 best way to enjoy the marine life to its full potential. Visiting a shipwreck, swimming with turtles and snorkelling in shawls of fish is breathtaking. We took our entire wedding party of 50 guests on a private catamaran trip with Cool Runnings and this was one of our best days of the holiday. The crew were fantastic and made it an unforgettable experience as we danced our way back to shore. A submarine trip is also a brilliant experience and runs day and night in Bridgetown. For the young at heart, the Jolly Roger is a fun booze cruise where we celebrated our stag and hen do with our nearest and dearest followed by a trip to Oistins. For the sportier of you, the fishing is amazing. On one trip, five of our guests fed the entire wedding group at our postwedding pool party. Barbados boasts some world-class golf courses and cricket is the Bajan national sport. No visit would be complete without a trip on one of the local buses. Independently owned, they are decorated with graffiti by their owners and it is standard to hear pumping reggae music to liven up an already scenic journey, regardless of the time of day. The best time to go to Barbados is from January through to April, as the weather is the driest and least humid