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Needless to say, watching how the crystal clear turquoise water gush into the shore and gently kiss the gleaming white sand is one of the highlights during one of the Barbados holidays. From morning till the sun sets, everything in this island paints bliss onto the face of the guests. Food, people, rum, music, beaches and shopping—these are what more than 13 million tourists annually look forward to every single time. But for those who have already been completely amused by the bountiful blessing of nature in the island, allotting a time to visit local villages and witness how their rich culture is preserved to its constitution, might be a great idea. For the artistic minds, hop in and visit Tyrol Cot Heritage Village in Codrington Hill. Here, guests can watch how local artisans make beautiful crafts like hand-painted figurines, clothing, paintings, straw baskets and more. And because it is almost impossible that one can resist buying one of these wares, guests can readily purchase all the products they want and probably have something personalized.

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