Bathsheba,on the Atlantic side of Barbados,is home to the renowned Soup Bowl surf break.

The real Barbados:Tour unveils Caribbean island's hidden gems

Jump aboard a jeep for an island safari that goes beyond the palatial resorts of Barbados into local villages,surf spots and spectacular rugged coastline.

  • Rob McFarland
The bright side ... sunset over St Lucia's Pitons.

Runs,rum and sunshine

As Twenty20 fans turn their attention to the West Indies,David Whitley declares it's not just cricket.