This is the definitive guide you’ll need to catch the welcoming feel of Barbados. We’ll be visiting the fabulous, fun Oystins Fish Fry with its alfresco barbecued food and countless bars and stylish old dance halls like Lexi’s; slamming dominoes… it’s a very vigorous sport in Barbados. Hear ’em slam them! Garrison Savannah racecourse on Barbados Gold Cup day. Hear the ceremonial trumpeter clear the course and call the next race. Unusual food and drink stalls and parties all around. Atlantis tourist submarine dives to 150 ft off the west coast. Jolly Roger pirate cruise, fun and games with some strong grog and loud music; Find out about the reef fish and shipwrecks and corals; Meet the charming old taxi driver in his traditional uniform (black bow tie and peaked cap) who’s been a cabbie for 58 years; Mount Gay rum distillery lunch and tour; learn all about rum and characterful rum shop local bars; Barbados National Trust has some fine old plantation Great Houses and exquisite gardens to tour; sugar industry past and present; excellent Fish Pot restaurant and hotel; Liz Dixon signs off with her own tips for having the best time in Barbados to add to Tim’s.