I’m back from an awesome week holiday to Barbados. The sun, the sand, the beaches and the rum punch – it’s all as good as they say it is. I loved passing the colourful houses every day, driving round the island and taking two boat trips to admire Barbados from afar.

The best thing I did on my Barbados holiday would be a tough toss up between the shipwreck scuba dive… and the catamaran tour. I just loved being out on the azure water in the sun, and in the case of the scuba dive, swimming up the spiral staircase a la The Little Mermaid.

You can do a lot in a week holiday to Barbados, or, you could just lie on the beach all day soaking up the sun, and the punch. I’d recommend a mixture of the two because there’s so much to do on the island you’d be missing out if you didn’t at least try to get of your sun lounger and explore.

Week Holiday to Barbados: THINGS TO DO!

Ok, right, let’s get down to it. I’m going to describe my week holiday in Barbados it as I did it, seeing a I had such a good time. I hope it gives you some idea of just how much there is to do on the island, and why it’s a great place for a week’s holiday.

I arrived on the Friday, so that’s where we’ll start. You can jump in whenever you like.

1. Friday – flight and Oistins Fish Fry

I boarded the 10:05am flight from London Gatwick to Bridgetown in Barbados. The flight was fine. In between the complimentary gin and tonics and great film selection I even managed to get some writing done. Silly me didn’t check in in enough time to secure a window seat – make sure you do for those epic Caribbean views as you fly in.

Customs was pretty straight forward, if a little slow. I made it through, collected my suitcase which was there waiting and went outside to grab a taxi. They take BBD or US Dollars, neither of which I had. Luckily there was a cash point just round the corner. It was about 15 minutes to Christ Church near Oistins, where I was staying.

I checked in, unpacked, went to look at the beach about a minute’s walk from my hotel, took a few photos and then went to get ready to walk to Oistins.

Every Friday in Barbados the Oistins Fish Fry is the place to be. It’s basically a big fish BBQ with music, dancing and a chilled festival atmosphere. Apparently it’s just getting bigger and bigger, for locals and tourists.

I stayed as long as my jet lag would allow, about 8pm, but I’m sure with a few rum punches you could last longer.

2. Saturday – food and Bridgetown

What kind of person are you? Are you raring to go and explore the island, or would you rather spend your first morning sampling that beach?

After waking up at about 4am I was eager to get out come sunrise so walked back to Oistins where I’d spotted The Surfer’s Cafe. I sat on the balcony over the beach, drinking my coffee and enjoying my sausage and egg bap. Heaven.

I’d arrived.

From there I headed in the direction of Bridgetown to look round, eager to see what Barbados’ capital was like. I made the journey part of the adventure though, walking from Oistins to Hastings to check out the Hastings Farmers Market.

Farmers Markets are a big thing in Barbados, some are bigger than others. This one was cute. I didn’t buy anything but I did enjoy looking round the Barbadian souvenirs, and I went in to the ArtSplash Centre for a coffee. What I didn’t bargain for was honestly, one of the best