#42 best destination in the world

Miami Beach

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  • Soft sandy beach that is perfect for swimming, and lots of trees for shade

The Chase Vault

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  • Burial vault in the cemetery of the Christ Church Parish Church, best known for a widespread legend of “mysterious moving coffins”
  • According to the story, each time the heavily sealed vault was opened in the early 19th century for burial of a family member, all of the lead coffins had changed position
  • The facts of the story are unverified, and skeptics call the tale “historically dubious”

Garrison Historic Area

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  • Small district dominated by its historic horse race-track, located on the 30 acre parade ground called the Garrison Savannah
  • The Garrison area additionally contains many historic buildings including barracks for military personnel
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site

Carlisle Bay

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  • Small natural harbor
  • Many relics, like anchors and cannonballs, from ships can be found on the ocean floor in Carlisle Bay
  • During the Second World War a British ship, the Cornwallis, was torpedoed by a German U-Boat, at this location

Sky Mall

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  • Local mall offering various shops and cuisines to try

Harrison’s Cave

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  • The caves are naturally formed by water erosion through the limestone rock
  • The calcium-rich water that runs through the caves have formed the unusual stalactites and stalagmites formations
  • The caves were first mentioned in historical documents in 1795, and were rediscovered in the early 1970s
  • They were developed by the government as part of a tram tour, and opened to the public in 1981

Animal Flower Cave

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  • Accessible ocean cave with steps leading inside, a coral floor, sea anemones & natural rock pools

Shark Hole

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  • Beach hidden on the coast, in a tiny opening in between cliffs
  • Go during low tide for best swimming conditions

Costs

Number of Days: 13 days

Best Time To Fly: July-Nov

Airline ticket: $763

Seattle -> Bridgetown (round trip) $763

Food: $45/day x 13 days = $585

Rental car: $100/day x 12 days = $1,200

Gas: $15

Entertainment: $25

Airbnb: $272/day x 11 days = $2,992

TOTAL: $5,580