We drove down a long winding treelined driveway that was forever extending, taking us up to the luscious grounds of St. Nicholas Abbey, allowing us to envisage the decadent lives that the plantation homeowners once had.

Relax. Unwind. Whilst you reconnect with nature and simply lose yourself for a few hours detaching from social media and other daily distractions in a self guided tour at this captivating, unspoilt tropical forest.

Having had the most idyllic experience at Huntes Gardens we were left hungry to explore more of the islands flora and fauna - to appreciate Barbados' natural beauty.

In the heart of the island we discovered a truly enchanting garden, beautifully designed with an abundance of plants and towering palms rising out from what was once a gully.

If you love to see animals roaming around in their natural habitat - this impressive mahogany woodland is the place to visit.