While touring around you can visit Flower Forest and Welchman Hall Gully. Why not learn about Barbados secret. Rum. Mount Gay Distillery and Heritage will give you a grand tour on the art of fermentation. Before you know it, you can get awfully light on your toes.

They are several catamaran companies on the island. Prices are fairly competitive. Most cruise involve a 5-hour lunch cruises, which might include three stops. Swim and snorkel with the sea turtles; explore a shallow shipwreck; or enjoy the relaxing beach stop. A delicious lunch is served on board, along with beverages and dessert. Pick-ups and drop-offs can be arrange from you hotel. Boats can be chartered for special occasions.

My recommendations: Cool Runnings, Tiami, Small Cats, Stiletto and El Tigre

Barbadians have a longstanding tradition of good horsemanship. There are several stables who welcome visiting riders of varying ability, and can provide both equipment and instruction as required. A trail ride through some of the island's beautiful countryside can add a special touch to any vacation. I highly recommend the sunset ride on the beach.

Recommendation: Highland Adventure Centre or

No other Caribbean island offers better wreck diving than Barbados, with more than 10 wrecks to choose from and many more waiting to be discovered. Carlisle bay alone has recorded more than 200 lost ships, mainly due to storms, some dating as far back as the 17th century.

The Queen of all modern wreck dives is undoubtably the S.S. Stravonikita. this Greek Freighter, some 365ft long, was sunk purposely in 1978 and lies perfectly upright at a maximum depth of 137ft (45m) with her mast reaching to within 18ft (6m) of the surface. 17 profiles take you through this ship, ranging in levels of certification and experience from Open Water to Wreck Specialist.

Recommendation: Exploresub Barbados, Hightide Barbados or Dive Shop at Grand Barbados Hotel and Island Diving.

The spot to windsurf in Barbados is the area of Silver Sands, where the conditions are challenging yet forgiving and where circumstances are unbelievably convenient. Best time of year for windsurfing is from mid November until the end of June. The trades usually blow at a moderate wind speed. Mostly used sails are 4.72 to 5.32. But it definitely does not mean you should leave your 4.52, 4.02 or even 3.52 at home.

Recommendation: Silver Rock and Sandy Beach (for beginners) in Christ Church.

There have been lots of developments recently, with more in the pipeline, that will push Barbados to the forefront as an international golfing destination. Check out some of my favorite courses:

Sandy Lane, St. James: Championship 27 hole course

Royal Westmoreland, St. James: International class scenic 18 hole course

Rockley Beach Club, Christ Church: 9 hole amateur course

Barbados Golf Academy and driving range: 18 hole miniature golf and putting course

Imagine harnessing into a parachute and skiing off into the sky high above the boat and beach .... or jumping off a cliff to soar in the wind, admiring the gorgeous view below. In Barbados, these dreams can come true.  Recommendations: The Falcon Ltd. Tel: (246) 419-0579

Why not tackle sport fishing? The waters around Barbados abound with fish and there are boats available for half day and full day charter. There is nothing like hooking a Marlin and landing it. Other popular catches include Dolphin (also refered to as Dorado or Mahi Mahi - not the "Flipper" variety), Wahoo (locally called King Fish), Sailfish, Yellow Fin Tuna, Blue Marlin, Bonita and Barracuda. Some charter boats will even let you keep the fish you catch so check with them at the time of booking. Between February and April, they have their annual Deep Sea Fishing Tournament.

Recommendations: Blue Jay, Honey Bea III, and