Hidden gem | Avoid the crowds in Barbados and go here instead | Local Beach

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Barbados surprised us — and we had zero plans when we stepped off the ship. Fair warning: this pier is one of the longest we've ever walked, over a half mile before you even hit the taxi stand. Carlisle Bay was completely packed with tour buses, so we pivoted and took a $5 cab to Brandon's Beach instead. It was a local vibe, nearly empty, and honestly way better. Two chairs and an umbrella ran us $20, and the beach had facilities, a foot wash, food, drinks, and even a water park. We walked back to the ship in about 36 minutes, passed by where Rihanna grew up, and strolled along the seawall with views of the waves. Back onboard we had lunch, caught the sunset, and then won trivia — yes, actually won. #barbados #cruiseport #vacayhappens #beach 🛎️ Don't Miss Out! Hit the subscribe button, give us a thumbs up, and turn on the notification bell so you won't miss any of our upcoming travel adventures and fun-filled escapades. Share in our laughter, our challenges, and our triumphs as we navigate the world one adventure at a time. Thank you for watching! Our links and emails: To book a cruise: letstraveltheworld4fun@gmail.com Visit our website: vacayhappens.com To book a Virgin Voyages Cruise: https://www.virginvoyages.com/book/voyage-planner/find-a-voyage?agencyId=450&agentId=98631 To buy Florida real estate: roy@523realestate.com To support our YouTube channel at no additional cost to you #affiliatelink: https://amzn.to/4qLE5g1 To save money on gas with Upside: https://upside.app.link/G7G4Z

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