Six Great Barbados Gift Ideas to Bring Home

Now you’ve had your fun at the beach, taken a tour of the island, tasted the local drinks and food, and of course enjoyed the beauty of nature.  It is now time to shop or buy some souvenirs maybe for you, for friends, relatives, or loved ones.  What can you buy?  Listed down are top great souvenir ideas to take home with you:Rum – Mount Gay Rum, one of the finest and included in the Top Fifty Best Rum in the world.  It would be such a waste if you would pass by an opportunity of buying something like this – one of the prides of Barbados holidays.  Arts and Crafts – The local art work has been one of the most bought souvenir items by the tourists.  It generally speaks of the island’s culture and history.  You can hang it on your living wall or make it as an accent piece in your bedroom.   Bajan Seasoning – Are you craving for some of the local dishes?  Why don’t you buy their unique and very tasty seasoning then try cooking some of the Bajan recipes to give you somehow of the island’s feel.  The unique blend of herbs and spices will surely make mouth-watering dishes for dinner.   Souvenir T-shirts – This are the most common souvenir items that are bought by every tourists. Usually, t-shirts are the first thing that comes to mind when we think of buying something for our friends or colleagues.  Local Shell Jewelry – If you are collecting accessories from around the world then grab some Barbadian jewelry.     Great Cake / Rum Cake/Sugar Cake – Let your family have a taste of Barbados’ delicious pastry.  Spoilage is no issue because the alcoholic content helps delay it.  For those who are more of sweet tooth then buy them some of that yummy sugar cake. 

14 June 2010 | Travel and Leisure