Barbados Travel Forum

My fiance and I are getting married in May 2011 and we are very confused as to what area we should stay in in Barbados.

We aren't into the whole all inclusive thing, we are much happier going room only/self catering. Our main priority is that we want to be somewhere with a bit of life, ie, a good selection of restaurants and bars in walking distance.

I've looked at St Lawrence Gap (I think that's right?) and I think that might be a bit more commercialised than we're after.

Does anyone have any suggestions as to which area of the island would suit us?

Many thanks!

when you pricehttp://www.almondresorts.com/Resorts/AlmondCasuarina/

it out you may want to consider an all-inclusive - casuarina offers you some options and presents some things to do such as a safari or taking the tall ships for a day.

i also am adventurous however we went with a couple who had been there prior - you can keep searching and find your way and that is all good, or have someone do it for you - at any rate it is a great place to go to.

OK, you definitely sound like a south coast couple as most of the island's night life is on the south coast. Renting a car is a good idea but remember driving is done on the right hand side of the road. Almond Casuarina is an excellent choice of hotel as it in near the st.Lawerence area yet away from over commercialization,it offers beach activity during the day and offers self catering rooms and you find it nestled away between luscious green landscape there are numerous bars and restaurants and you will not have to go into the heart of the gap to enjoy these activities. On Friday nights there is Oistins street fish lime where you can enjoy an ice cold Banks beer and some fish prepared right before your eyes by a local vendor while mingling with tourist and locals alike. This about 10 minute drive from Casuarina which will cost you less than 1us or you can take a cab. http://www.almondresorts.com/the-resorts/almond-casuarina-beach/