Barbados Travel Forum

We are leaving for Barbados next week. What is the best way to call the US from Barbados (Cheapest way that is)? My cell phone will not work over there. Also, what is the cheapest way from the airport to Bridgetown/St. Lawrence Gap area?
What is the exchange rate with US? Will they take US dollars?
Has anyone heard how the weather is supposed to be 9/23 - 10/1
I have heard no hurricaine problems in that area.
Thanks :)

Hello from sunny Barbados
A lot of internet shops offer overseas phone call for a reasonable price.
One is for example in our shopping mall in Holetown /West Coast and one in St. Lawrence Gap, but there are plenty more places.
You can always pay in US Dollars as well. In shops, gas stations and banks the will change 1 US = 1.97 or 1.98 BBD.
The weather – what can I say.
It is always warm – at the moment I would say hot – and enough sun to enjoy.
We have every day a few showers at the moment, but don’t be too worry. These showers are usually just a few minutes. Check this link from time to time. It is a webcam at Mullins Bay.
http://www.royalwestmoreland.com/webcam.html

I would take a taxi from the airport. St. Lawrence Gap is not so far a way and the rates are affordable. There is a big price sheet at the airport with all taxi fees.
You also can catch a bus. The bus stop is next to the parking area opposite the bar.

Have a fantastic time.

Warm greetings from sunny Barbados

Monika

Thank you so much for the information!! Very helpful!