In this picture guide to the top things to do in Barbados, we look at 15 top activities and attractions.

It is a varied list ranging from surfing at the Soup Bowl to going to the races to see the Barbados thoroughbred race horses and maybe winning on picking the right horse.

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Index to the activities above:

1. Bathsheba and the Soup Bowl – Go for the thrill
2. Oistins Fish Fry – Go for the Fish and Atmosphere
3. Crop Over Festival – The biggest Street party of the Year and 60 days of song contests, costumes and carnival events – Go for the Party
4. Mount Gay Rum Visitors Centre – The oldest rum manufacturer in the world – Go for the Rum
5. Barbados Wildlife Reserve – Go for the Wildlife
6. Harrison’s Cave – See emerald pools and waterfalls deep underground in Harrison’s Cave  – Go Underground
7. Island Tours – Take your Pick;  Air-conditioned Bus Tours – Open Air Bajan Bus, Walking Tours or 4×4 Safaris  –  Go for the Adventure
8. Plantation Houses – Travel back in Time to 17th Century Plantation Lifestyles –  Heritage Hotels – Go for the Heritage
9. Atlantis  Submarines – see reefs, wrecks and marine life in the comfort of air holiday submarine – Go Submarine
10. Beach Extravaganza Dinner Show at Harbour Lights – Go for the Nightlife
11. Catamaran Tours – Sail, snorkel and dive with the turtles and dine on board – Go Sailing
12. Experience Horse Racing – Visit the Garrison Savannah to watch the sport of kings. It is a day for all the family to mingle and picnic – Go to the Races
13. Visit the Gardens – It’s time to smell the roses at Barbados’ Botanical Gardens, Andromeda, Flower Forest, Hunte’s Gardens – Go for Nature
14. Experience our inspiring sunrises & green flash sunsets  – Go for the Flash
15. Go for the Beach

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