Orchid World, located
on six acres of land and is surrounded by sugarcane in the heart of
the Barbadian countryside. With an elevation of 810 ft . The location
is ideal for growing and displaying the more than 20,000 Orchids.
The well-landscaped, meandering path leads you on a self-guided tour past
a waterfall, through a coral grotto and eventually through five orchid
houses. Many orchids are also on display along the path edge. Keep your
eyes on the trees for orchids such as Schomburgkia that bloom once a year
with spectacular results. Each turn of a corner offers a new and different
view or floral delight.
Orchid World has been voted the best Gardens in the Caribbean but truthfully
I think it is the best in the world not only are the gardens breathtaking
in a way that is unexplainable but their staff is totally delightful they
are always friendly and full of smiles. When you visit look out for Mr.
cat as I like to call him a beautiful cat that struts about the garden
like a king in a palace
Visit Orchid World's website at
Travel through the winding tunnels in specially designed trams and make
your way into the specially lighted caverns, view the majestic stalactites
and stalagmites which have been growing from the floors and ceilings for
many centuries. Cascading through the caves, the crystal blue waters form
magnificent pools and waterfalls, Harrison's cave is guaranteed to be
the experience of a lifetime.
I have traveled through the many caverns and tunnels of Harrison's Cave
many times and it has never ceased to captivate and astonish me with walls
that look like soft serve ice cream and formations that resemble jelly
fish or some say chandeliers it truly is a wonderful experience. One that
only improves with every journey taken into the caves.
Harrisons cave is closed untill April 2007 at this time we will re introduce the attraction into our tours
This strategically placed 1818 tower is the finest in a chain of signal
stations which once carried news across the island to other stations using
flags and lantern codes - crises such as enemy ships approaching, or fire
in the cane fields. Gun Hill, perched on a rural St George hilltop. of
military memorabilia.
The statue of the lion (shown in picture at right) was carved out of a
single piece of rock in 1868 by an officer at the signal station.
I have always found Gun Hill to be a wonderful site for numerous reasons
it not only represents a piece on Barbadian history and one of the islands
best views, but the lion carved out on the side of the hill carries you
back into the life of a soldier who spent his free time carving out this
mighty lion. It often makes me think of what it must have been like for
him far from home, in a country that was not his own.
The Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary is the last significant remaining area
of coastal mangrove and sedge swamp found in Barbados. The site has been
declared a national heritage site by the government of Barbados and is
currently being managed as a nature reserve to preserve local biodiversity
and to provide an eco-tourism opportunity for visitors to the island.
The Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary is one of my favorite spots on the island.
There is nothing else like it anywhere on the island, it is nature at
its best. I love this site so much, as soon as we walk through the gates
onto the boardwalk my friends two of the sanctuaries ducks come to pay
me a visit, these two are not shy and will eat right out of your hand,
the others stay a way off. I also love feeding the fish, they are over
three feet long and this is amusing their favorite snack is dog chow :)
they go wild for it. With egrets perching in the trees and monkeys scurrying
about how can I resist it, it is simply beautiful.
Visit the Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary website
Once you enter through the gates of the Barbados Wildlife Reserve, you
are in the Animals' World. Most animals (except ones like parrots & pythons)
are compatible and free to travel where they please. As you walk along...
take your time... look up... look down... look carefully amongst the bushes
and the trees in the mahogany woods. In this tropical haven, exotic animals,
reptiles and birds. No day is like any other when you visit the Reserve,
walk through the shady paths and discover for yourself!
I have many fond memories of this reserve one of which was a day when
a monkey climbed right up on a friend?s head and sat itself down, it was
hilarious. To me walking through the reserve is an irreplaceable experience.
Being able to walk through this little forest and be so near to so many
animals is a great feeling.
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