Barbados

This popular tourist cave was ignored for almost 200 years before being mined into an attraction.  — Atlas Obscura

A Jacobean plantation house with an operational cane-grinding steam mill in the winter months, and a rum distillery - tastings and purchases possible. — The Telegraph

These glorious gardens overlook the east coast. — The Telegraph

You can see cane-harvesting tools, wedding dresses, ancient (and frightening) dental instruments, and slave sale accounts in spidery copperplate handwriting. — Fodor's

The least publicised but most memorable gardens on Barbados are owned and run by the engaging Anthony Hunte, whose English ancestors settled on the island back in the 1600s. — The Telegraph

The lower floor of the house and the kitchen have period furnishings; the upper floor is a museum with both permanent and temporary exhibits that display artifacts of 18th-century Barbadian life. — Fodor's

Across Broad Street from Parliament and bordered by High and Trafalgar streets, this triangular plaza marks the center of town. — Fodor's

Although no one has proven it, George Washington is said to have worshipped here in 1751 during his only trip outside the United States. — Fodor's

Crane Beach, 7km northeast of the airport, is a hidden beach cove backed by cliffs and fronted by aqua-blue waters. — Lonely Planet

A historic avenue lined with mahogany trees that leads from St Nicholas Abbey down to the Atlantic. The view from the top is spectacular. — Lonely Planet

The west side is one of the premier swimming spots on the island, with deep, calm and crystal-clear waters, while the east side has a wide recreation area featuring picnic tables. — Lonely Planet

Popular for fashion and travel-industry photo shoots, Bottom Bay is the quintessential Caribbean beach. — Fodor's

Mission of this family-oriented marine park, located just north of Holetown, is to provide high-quality recreational activities in a sustainable way to educate and entertain Barbadians and visitors. — Fodor's

Each January, the tree-shaded park also hosts an outdoor concert as part of the Barbados Jazz Festival, which draws some of the world’s most talented musicians. — Travel + Leisure