Destination Barbados

Looking for a fun and healthy way to explore Barbados? We recommend joining a local hiking group to discover the natural beauty and fascinating history of our Caribbean island. There are several hiking organizations & groups on the island, mostly meeting weekly at a different starting location each week. You can also choose to hire a local hike guide for a customized hike that matches your interests and fitness level. Each Sunday the Barbados National Trust arranges a FREE hike. The morning hikes begin at 6am and you can choose from four groups ranging from the Stop 'n Stare (slower pace, good for taking pictures and learning about the island) to the  Grin 'n Bear (a challenge covering 20km or more). Afternoon hikes start at 3:30pm at the same location as the morning hike. There is only one group in the afternoon and the hike is held at a medium pace.On the Sunday closest to the full moon, the afternoon hike starts at 5:30pm and is known as a Moonlight Hike. All...

The Hike Barbados calendar for 2010 is now available at http://barbados.org/hike1.htm Those of you familiar with the hikes will recognize many familiar starting points such as Cove Bay, Brandons, the Old Sugar Factories and Bath beach। If you haven't been on the hikes before, it's a wonderful opportunity to explore the natural beauty of Barbados, learn the intruiging history of our island, and get some exercise :) The hikes are held each Sunday and last approximately 3 hours. Morning hikes start at 6:00 a.m. Afternoon hikes start at 3:30 p.m. (with the exception of the Moonlight hikes, which start at 5:30 p.m.) Remember to visit http://barbados.org/hike1.htm for the hike calendar and bookmark the page for future reference.