How to do your first Barbados trip — island safaris, fried fish and ‘bum bum Sally’

Barbados is a perennial Caribbean favourite (Picture: Getty Images)

We don’t know each other very well, but I do know one thing for certain.

We can both agree that Barbados belongs on every travel bucket list.

The breathtaking scenery and easygoing vibe will make you want to stay forever, but since that’s probably not possible, we’ve created a seven-day itinerary for this perennial Caribbean favourite.

For my virgin visit, I had a strict agenda: I wanted a tan, to experience as many Bajan beaches as possible and to eat whatever delicacies come locally recommended.

I got two of three (I’m Irish, of course I don’t tan), and memories to last a lifetime. Here’s the best of what I did on my first trip to Barbados, and what you should, t...