|
Beaches |
|
After a few days of beach-combing
we suggest a jaunt to the island's eastern side
for the spectacular pounding surf. Marriott's
Sam Lord's Castle and Crane Beach are
safe harbors for bodysurfing when lifeguards are
on duty. |
|
|
|
Snorkeling
& Scuba |
|
Snorkeling rentals are available at most hotel resorts
and beaches. Day trips for snorkeling and reef diving
are easily scheduled with Blue Reef Watersports
(Ph: 422-3133); Willie's Water Sports
(Ph: 432-5980). For spectacular wreck diving, call:
Jolly Roger Watersports (Ph: 432-7090) or
Dive Boat Safaris (Ph: 427-4350). Many of
the island hotels offer their own dive packages
and equipment. |
|
|
|
Sailing |
|
Sailfish, Sunfish and Hobie Cats are loaned or rented
at most hotel resorts. Yacht sailing can be arranged
in advance through the Barbados Cruising Club
(Ph: 426-4434), Barbados Yacht Club (Ph:
427-1125) or through your hotel.
|
|
|
|
Water skiing |
|
Most of the island hotels can arrange excursions
for you and many have their own facilities.
|
|
|
|
Windsurfing |
|
Fast becoming a popular sport, contact Jolly
Roger Watersports (Ph: 432-7090) or Barbados
Windsurfing Club (Ph: 428-6001) if your hotel
doesn't offer equipment. |
|
|
|
Tennis |
|
Tennis is very popular on Barbados and most of the
hotels have courts. The best night courts are at
Marriotts' Sam Lord's, 7 courts (Ph: 423-7350);
Heywoods Resort, 5 courts (Ph: 422-1581)
and Sandals Barbados, 5 courts (Ph: 424-0888).
Folkstone Park in Holetown has public courts and
you book time on the government's grass courts at
Garrison Savannah. Traditional dress required. |
|
|
|
Golf |
|
The lovely Barbados weather provides for great golfing.
There is an 18 hole course at Sandy Lane,
(St. James) and two 9 hole courses at Rockley
Resort Hotel, (Christ Church) and Almond
Beach Resort Golf Course (Ph: 432-7840).
|
|
|
|
Horseback Riding |
|
Most riding on the island is English style, but
Western saddles are available. The island's trails
are beautiful and vigorous. Contact: Brighton
Riding Stable (Ph: 425-9381) or Caribbean
International Riding Center (Ph: 433-1453).
|
|
|
|
Spectator Sports |
|
Cricket, Soccer, and Polo are special loves of Barbados
islander's. Played throughout the island and well
worth checking into for interested spectators.
|
|
|
|
|
