{"id":970,"date":"2014-07-07T16:51:21","date_gmt":"2014-07-07T20:51:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/?p=970"},"modified":"2014-07-07T16:52:33","modified_gmt":"2014-07-07T20:52:33","slug":"3-top-vacation-travel-trends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/barbados.org\/blog\/3-top-vacation-travel-trends\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Top Vacation Travel Trends"},"content":{"rendered":"

This blog post is inspired by a recent article on top travel trends, which got us thinking on how they apply to Barbados vacations.<\/p>\n

1. Ride a Bike<\/strong><\/p>\n

As more visitors seek active and eco-friendly vacations, bike rentals while on holiday have grown tremendously. Renting a bike gives you the freedom to explore and takes you off the beaten path… literally!<\/p>\n

For mountain bike tours in Barbados, check out Trailseekers Barbados<\/a>, who offer a selection of island tours in the morning and evening.<\/p>\n

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2. Take All The Generations<\/strong><\/p>\n

Multi-generational travel is another growing trend, and Barbados is the perfect destination for such a holiday.<\/p>\n

There’s lots of self-catering accommodation<\/a> perfect for a family getaway. The whole family will enjoy the beaches and natural attractions; plus there’s the Wildlife Reserve, Junior Explorer Tour at Harrison’s Cave<\/a>, botanical gardens, museums, submarine tours, golf, and spa retreats… truly something for everyone to enjoy!<\/p>\n

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3. Track Your Genealogy<\/strong><\/p>\n

You never know, you might have roots in Barbados \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

Benedict Cumberbatch<\/strong> (star of the TV series Sherlock and movie 12 Years A Slave) has island connections dating back to the 1690s when the Cumberbatch family first arrived in Barbados.\u00a0 Gwyneth Paltrow<\/strong> discovered her Barbados connection (her great-grandmother) while taking part in the NBC\u2019s TV series Who Do You Think You Are<\/em>?<\/p>\n

For anyone researching their genealogy in relation to Barbados, the Barbados National Archives<\/a> and the Barbados Museum<\/a> are excellent resources. The book Tracing Your Ancestors in Barbados. A Practical Guide<\/a>\"\" is also handy.<\/p>\n

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