There are many things to do in Barbados, from the pristine beaches and crystal waters, to the coral reefs that surround the island, to the many strange and wonderful creatures that inhabit it all, you’re in for a beautiful, wonderful natural treat! High on the list of sightseeing tours for Barbados is the Wildlife Reserve. There you can see Barbados Green Monkeys roaming free, parrots, flamingos, peacocks, brown pelicans, etc. in a walk-through aviary. There’s a collection of caged snakes, iguanas, turtles and tortoises for the herp lovers. There are even a few non-natives to see: The Brocket Deer, agouti, caiman (akin to an alligator) and an armadillo. Children are especially excited to see these wonderful creatures. As a bonus, the entrance fee also covers visiting the Grenade Hall Forest and Signal Station, next to the reserve.

Barbados has a very healthy lifestyle and economy. Duty-Free shopping is available for all manner of items. Visit air-conditioned malls or brightly colored Caribbean buildings. The high-quality merchandise often saves you 30-50% off of prices in North America and Europe! Then there’s the Pelican Village, where one can get handcrafted merchandise made by locals.

Ready for some five-star dining? Check out Daphne’s, one of Barbados top restaurants for a classy beachfront restaurant in an informal setting. Or if you’re looking for something a bit more rustic, make your way to Bajan Roots & Rhythms for local fare and a stage show. Brightly colored, Zagat ranked it as “Top Appeal.”

One of the great offerings of this island is the catamaran cruises. Giant 60′ catamarans can show you this island, or take you to others in the Caribbean chain. You can swim with turtles, see dolphins free in the wild… There’s even a submarine for a dry underwater experience! Also not to be missed is the underground caves. Oh, and keep your eyes open for all the beautiful wild flowers that are blooming all over the island!

Whether you’ve come to to relax in a Barbados Hotel, for nature or man-made attractions, for R&R or nightlife, you’ll find ample opportunities to indulge them all. Barbados truly is a magical place full of wonder! What has been mentioned here is just a small taste of all that a Barbados tour has to offer. Come visit for a week. You’ll make memories that are certain to last a lifetime… and you’ll be back time and time again!

Following are some of the top leisure activities and some must-see places on a vacation in Playa De Carmen:

Beaches: Playa is a beach lover’s dream destination and boasts of great beaches. Owing to the leisure activities one can get indulged into at its beaches, the place serves as the best vacation spot for tourists seeking relaxation. Playa is all about spending time on the beach, eating and drinking in-between shopping and lazing around. Moreover, the proximity of most of the hotels to the beach also makes it quite convenient for beach mongers.

Shopping is surely another must-do thing at Playa. The most popular place to be, in Playa, is the Fifth Avenue or ‘Quinta Avenida’ as the locals call it. There are several shops, eating joints, restaurants, hotels etc. along the fifth avenue.

Rocking Nights: One must visit any of the beachside bars here. The place becomes very lively at night, when all the bands start performing traditional Mexican, salsa, or reggae. The after hour clubs also have shows by fire dancers, bongo bands etc.

Archaeological Sightseeing: Playa offers a wide-range of unique experiences for being the home of Mayan culture. Thus, a trip to Playa De Carmen will remain incomplete, without a visit to Mayan ruin sites. They are located at many of these locations, Tulum, Xel-Ha, Coba, Punta Laguna, Valladoid, and Chichen Itza.

Xel-Ha also has a fresh water bay, merging with the sea that houses amazing sea creatures. This can amaze lovers of adventure sports like snorkeling and swimming.

Caves: Who can miss the caves and spring water cenotes, while in Playa? One such must visit location is Aktun Chen Dry Cave. They are stunning caves, under the ground having stalactite and stalagmite formations. The Mayans used these caves to protect themselves from extreme weather conditions.

Cenotes: There are magnificent fresh water cenotes at Aktun Chen Dry Cave, which also offers extremely unforgettable experience in the form of activities like, swimming, snorkeling, and diving.

Natural reserves: There are a large number of biosphere reserves like the Sian Ka’an Biosphere reserve with abundant flora and fauna. Then there are jungles like Punta laguna which boast of a large variety of animal life and Pac Chen Jungle where serving traditional Mayan meal. Xcaret is a Mayan Eco Disney world, where both the young and the old can enjoy.

Golfing is yet another activity that you must go for in Playa. Playacar is an expansive golf course, where tourists can play golf for an all inclusive fee.

Skydiving is available for adventure enthusiasts at Sky Dive Playa.

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Thus, Playa Del Carmen has something for everybody. Visit the place for a fun-filled and memorable vacation. If your group is looking for one of the best Playa del Carmen Restaurants visit Wicky’s on the beach!