Barbados Travel Forum

ok, your best guess, "How far of a walk is it from the Allamanda Beach Hotel south of Bridgeport to the cruise ship port building in Bridgeport?" Walking for me is not a problem. I have 2 feet that work along with the rest of the body being that I just lost 20 pounds. Anyone? Anyone?

Having google mapped it, it looks really close to me.

Hope someone can help me out here. Cruising the Caribbean in Jan and have a frim idea of which places of interest I want to visit in Barbados. However none of the organised trips either arranged by the cruise line or agencies in Barbados meet my needs. So the query is would I be able to hire a taxi once off the liner, specify where I want to go, agree a price and expect the driver to either wait for me at each destination or pick up at a specified time (paying at the end of the day,of course !!) ??? More to the point, how much would this cost approximately, assuming 6 hours or thereabouts? All advice gratefully received. Thanks, in anticipation. Paul

I am visiting the St James ares of Barbados. Will I have any difficulty finding a cash machine?

I would like to know what the current departure tax is in Barbados. $BBD or US. We are due to re visit in April from the U.K for a wedding. We are getting different advice as to the current charge whereand how it is paid. I look forward to any advice and help
Many thanks in advance for any replies.
Carol

Hi
I'm booked to visit Barbados on 21st November for 2 weeks. I have been keeping an eye on the weather reports lately and they look dreadful, thunderstorms and rain etc. This seems to have been the over-riding pattern now for a few weeks? How bad exactly is the weather at the moment and is there any news/forecast of it improving in the near future? I'm thinking of rescheduling to next year.

Thanks for any help/advice. Sorry to ask about the weather, I know nothing can be guaranteed! I just wanted the general opinion of anyone who is a local.

My husband and I will be heading down to Barbados in November for our anniversary. We are staying at the Hilton and were looking for both restaurant recommendations (heard Brown Sugar nearby is good) and whether we will need to rent a car to try out good places to eat in Hole Town, etc.

We are going to Barbados (The Gap)in November and wanted to know whether to take US Dollars or Barbados Dollars. Which is best for the local bars and restaurants? When we went to Mexico we took US Dollars but then realised that peso would have been better,you'd give the shop keeper USD's but then you'd be given your change in peso, it all gets very confusing.

any vegetarian restaurant in Barbados?

TRYING TO CONTACT SOMEONE STAYING THERE PLEASE DO YOU HAVE A PHONE NUMBER FOR THE BAR PLEASE
MANY THANKS

I know these questions have probably been asked and answered a thousand times, and I should know anyway as I've already been to Barbados twice, but as the GB Pound to US Dollar exchange rate is so high I wanted to know a few things.

What is the Exchange rate at banks for converting GB Pound Travellers Cheques to Barbados Dollars?

What is the Exchange rate at banks for converting US Dollar Travellers Cheques to Barbados Dollars?

Do Restaurants, Bars, Shops etc. accept US Dollar travellers cheques as cash?

Do Restaurants, Bars, Shops etc. still price at 2 Barbados Dollars to 1 US?

As I say, sorry if these questions have been asked before but an accurate answer could save us a lot of money.

Thanks

Ronnie

So, like, what happened to you guys in Barbados from hurricane Dean? Anything worth mentioning?

Has anyone any experience cruising the Baltic? We are looking at July Aug 2008, and would love to hear of others experiences and the ships they travelled on. we hope to sail and return from the UK up to St Petersbeg. many thanks

Hi,
me and my friend are travelling to Barbados in Sept. I would like to ask you how is it with rainy season in this area. When is it and how heavy is it?
Also Barbados seems to be quite expensive place for me. I could find some prices for accomodationa and airtickets but could you give me any info about prices in restaurants and for some services such as renting a surfboard or snorkling equipment?
Thanks for any help
Peter

Hello!
we 2 adults,and child planing to go to Barbados,and would be nice to stay in some appartment where we can cook our food..
can anyone recommend something please?
...and how expensive is Barbados otherwise??
thanx,Bali

Is there a Flea Market in Bridgetown?

Hi there, we're a funloving family in need of some help. Last time we've been travelling to Barbados was about 3 yrs ago and we were staying near the lonestar/glitter bay area. We had undisputably one of the best beach holidays ever!
Does anyone know a watersports' guy who called himself tony "the tiger"? My kids had a great time with him and I felt he was quite a sensible guy. As far as I remember he had his own business. Iwas wondering whether he's still working in this area. Does he teach waterskiing too? Any idea on how to contact him? We'll be travelling there from Dec. 12th-26th. Thanks a lot!
steven, maggie, jake and jennifer

As part of our package for hosting our wedding at a Hilton Hotel in Chicago, we have the option of staying for free for 5 nights at select hotels in the Caribbean - and one it the Hilton Barbados. We are considering visiting for our first anniversary in November. Is this a good time to visit? Will we be close to beautiful beaches? Will we be close to good restaurants? What else would you recommend in Bridgetown? Should we rent a car?

Hello. Could you suggest me some good address of hotels, apartments or private house? i'd want to go to barbados island . can we find good room less than 100us$?
many thanks

Hello. Is barbados expensive?
could you tell me how are local prices, for example in supermarkets or local shops?
I thought to go to supermarket and cook in our rented apartments. But if prices are high maybe we could go to the restaurant..
how are prices at oistins market?
many thanks
Regards

Hello. How are public transport in barbados? how is bus service? Can you explain me how many bus companies are there? how much is for a single ticket, please?
If we stay in Barbados islands 2 weeks, do you suggest me to rent a car? where? can we rent a car while we are in barbados? how are prices?
i saw minimokes: they are amazing..!!!
many thanks

Hi everyone,

I'm travelling to Barbados in 3 weeks time (14 July) and have been keeping a close eye on the weather over the past few weeks. Most sites say it has been raining every day - is this correct? I'm trying to plan an itinery so would love to know if I can expect rain for long periods of time everyday or just short, sharp bursts throughout the day?

Also, how warm is it? Will I need my factor 30?!

Thanks.

Distingushed Travelers,

Are there any retired single members living on the island who can provide any information about living there? I love the beaches and the weather, but is there any night life besides the Hotels? I also have information about the renowned cricket matches held there, and golf. How about tennis? Is there a jazz club on the island? Any information would be helpfull.
Thank you in advance,
James

Off to Barbados at the end of September, are they any bars/ clubs that play quality Soul/Rare Groove Afro Latin/ Salsa music or any funky house or Jazz

Thanks

I am from the USA. My fiancee is from Russia. We are wanting to spend an extended period of time together someplace. Barbados is my first choice. As a Russian Citizen she is only allowed to stay 28 days. She can apply at the immigration office in Bridgetown for an extension but it would be a real problem if it was turned down. We are looking to stay there probably for 3 months to a year.

Grenada is our other option. They are much easier on the entry requirements and she can stay 90 days and apply for an extension.

Does anyone know how hard or easy they are in allowing the extensions?

We are looking to relocate to Barbados with our two children 1+8. We are fortunate enough to have family in Barbados so accomodation is not a problem. Can anybody on the best way forward. We are both looking for work, i work in office management and my partner works in construction surveying industry. Ideally it would be better if i or both of us could work part time to enjoy our family more, can anybody suggests some good websites. All suggestions/help invited

thanks faye

I'm moving to Barbados from Canada in July and need a place to live for 9 months. I'm looking to rent an apartment or share a house with some roommates, but I don't know where to start looking. Can anyone tell me where I could find listings (other than Craig's List), or postings for roommates? I don't need anything fancy.

Cheers!

- Michelle

I recieved a letter from our tour operator today to tell us that the Almond casuarina hotel at Devons beach would still be under renovation during the dates we had booked our hols for(15/6 - 25/6).We have been offered the Almond beach club & spa at Sandy beach.Is anyone farmiliar with this location?Is the hotel O.K.? Any veiws or opinions would be welcome.
Thanks Eddy

I'm sure I'll figure this out when I get there being that I'm arriving the day before I get on the ship, but just to satisfy my brain, it looks like the cruise port is at the north end of bridgetown. How easy is it to get to it from the south end of town? I'm getting on a cruise ship on a sunday, do I need to know anything about the traffic, taxi's, etc. for a typical Sunday?

I know this is a pretty boring question, but what is the weather typically like from mid - end of sepetmber?

Also, I'm very keen on Oistins. If anyone has any ideas for cheap places to stay, preferably on/near the beach, they would be warmly received.

I am sure that I will think of more questions and if anyone has any Milton Keynes (England) based questions, I would be more than happy to help.

Many thanks,
James.

Hi all
- Looking for affordable accomodation for 2 persons 11/4/07 until 18/4/07.
Also looking cricket tickets for Ireland matches.
Thanks