Barbados holidays can be spent lazing on a beach, and there are so many. Or if you're feeling a little more active, there's no shortage of sports, both in and out of the water.

The following suggestions are by no means exhaustive but are some of the best.

1 Boating & Sailing

There are a number of companies providing yachts and catamarans for charter. Scheduled cruises or customized tours are both available.

Whether you're looking for a quiet sail, exciting water sports, or a romantic sunset cruise, perfect weather, calm seas and gentle southeasterly trade winds, year round, are guaranteed to provide perfect conditions.

2 Golf

For many visitors the only reason for a Barbados holiday is golf! Home to four PGA standard golf courses, Barbados is a great holiday golf destination. On the west coast, Sandy Lane is home to two Tom Fazio designed courses, The Country Club, and The Green Monkey. While the Royal Westmoreland has a Robert Trent-Jones Jr. designed course.

On the south coast are 2 public courses, the links-style, 6705 yd, par 72, Barbados Golf Club, and the 9 hole Club Rockley.

There are plans to build several more courses over the next few years.

3 Sport Fishing

Fishing is a way of life in Barbados. The waters around the island are home to a wide variety of fish and numerous boats are available for half or full day charters. Most fishing charters provide tackle and bait, drinks and refreshments and transportation to and from your hotel.

Barbados is home to a wide variety of sport fish including, Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Billfish, Sailfish, Kingfish, Dorado, Barracuda, Bonita, and Yellow Fin Tuna.

You'll have a great time whether you're a beginning or experienced angler. Most charters will arrange to cook what you catch, or advise you on cooking arrangements at your hotel or a nearby restaurant.