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LOOKA DE VIEW SIGHT SEEING
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SOUVENIR
If you ’ ve come to the island by air or by sea chances are that Barbados is just a stop , whether for a short or a long stay . The precious moments you shared with loved ones , the great times that you have could only be better if you took a memento , something to remember us by when you returned home to your native land .
rooms . It ’ s even a great conversation piece for your desktop at work to make your co-workers envious of your fantastic holiday tales .
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Bajan artisans are among the most talented in the world with pieces gracing the walls in such affluent homes as the white house and hanging in galleries and museums worldwide . If you can afford a sizeable original painting then these impressive timeless works are sure to be a treasured souvenir that will most likely increase in value as time passes . However , if your purse is a little “ lighter ” then consider the functionality of a print , a small painting or another type of craft ( leather , pottery etc .) as a valuable keep sake .
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Barbados is known as the birthplace of rum and our oldest rum Mount Gay is 311 years old . Mount Gay stands as the oldest recorded rum in the world and a bottle of their 1703 makes and excellent gift for loves ones or connoisseurs .
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A PIECE OF ART / CRAFT
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CERAMICS
We just love the ceramic option , perfect for kitchen counters or for living or dining
Our tastes fall toward the little chattel houses , colourful replicas of a slowly disappearing architectural style from a bygone era . Also straight out of the time machine are the mother sally / fruit vendors , which ca still be seen to some degree selling fruit and vegetables island wide .
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RUM CAKE
If you don ’ t want just rum , then try cake with rum . Bajan rum cake is similar to English Figgie pudding , but much better . Check out our February edition for a fab black cake recipe or if you aren ’ t a baker buy a cake and indulge at home . Share it with family & friends or save it all for yourself while you reminisce on your trip to Barbados .
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SAND
We may take it for granted , but for some , this time on the island has been their first and possibly their last encounter with beautiful pink sandy beaches . Those are the ones that you see frolicking happily on the beach or tanning from sunrise to sunset . We feel that a beautiful bottle of the good stuff to go along with your epic holiday stories could be just perfect to remind you of the great times you had in Barbados .
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MAGNETS / KEY CHAIN
I ’ m a local but I still have a have a magnet that says “ Barbados Dreams ” sitting at home on the refrigerator , but to be honest I collect them ! Conversely nothing is easier to buy or as reasonably priced as a magnet or key chain ! It ’ s the perfect item for those who have to buy multiple gifts , and a keepsake that can last for years .
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BARBADOS T-SHIRT
Can you really go wrong with a shirt that reads “ Barbados !” or “ I love Barbados ” or “ I drank rum in Barbados ? Or all of the above ? OK ! OK ! I ’ m biased – what about a shirt with a map on it ?
Don ’ t forget to pick yours up today ! Try these spots for great souvenirs
• Pelican Village
• Chalky Mount Potteries
• Earthworks Pottery
• The Potter ' s House
• Red Clay Pottery
• Fairfield Gallery
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