Barbados Travel Forum

I got a great deal to Barbados in September with my husband (35) and my daughter (1). My mother (65) heard about it and is now joining us along with my grandmother (85). Then my sister (43) thought my daughter would need company and so she and her husband (45), son (8) and daughter (2) will also join us. My brother (38) is single and thought a trip with the family would be fun. Then my mother-in-law (65) caught wind of the trip and is also coming along.
This is the first time to Barbados for all of us. We will be coming in mid-September for a week. We're staying at the Accra Hotel. Any comments or information on the hotel and the area it's in?
Can anybody suggest things to do? We range from ages 1 to 85. (yes those were ages in the brackets.)
What might be a good way for us to get around? We'll probably end up traveling in a pack of 8 adults, 1 child and 2 toddlers. We'd take up a whole bus just by ourselves...If we rent cars we'd probably need to rent three cars and none of us has ever driven on the left side before.
What to do!?!? All suggestions welcomed.
Good thing we're a close family. :)
Does anyone know if Harrison's Cave is really going to be closed?

what attractions are there to see or do in christ church or in any near by areas? My hotel is located on maxwell beach. Are there any caves near this area or other things to see/explore?

thanks.

Has anyone stayed in the Coconut Court Hotel and if so, how did you like it?

Also, about how expensive is Barbados compared to Cancun/Cozumel?

For anyone who has recently been/live in Barbados, how has the weather recently been? We're I live it has been mostly rainy, thunderstorms, of very cloudy/hazy for the entire day. Is the barbados weather similar and does the sun break though for a good amout of time? How do you think the weather will be early/mid auguest? I'm traveling there in auguest and I really hope I get good weather!!

Hi!

I'm reading that June-Dec. is the rainy season, but looking online it seems that historically, there is just under 6 inches of rain in September...is this a bad time to go? Is it still sunny for a good part of the day? Also, how often do hurricanes hit Barbados?

Also, has anyone stayed at the Allamanda Beach Hotel in Christ Church? I've read ok to mediocore to rotten reviews...the price is right, but I'm a little nervous. Thanks so much for your time!!

best,
Margot

What type of celebrations can a visitor look forward to on this day in November?

Thanks,
Dawn :)

We've had luck in the Caribbean before w/reasonably priced lobster dinners that tasted fantastic. Are there a couple "must" seafood restaurants in Barbados? We love lobster, shrimp, scallops & conch! :)

Any great restaurants near the southern area, as this is where we're staying?

Thanks,
Dawn

I read on www.frommers.com that the cave may be closed sometime this year for updating, etc. Does anyone know if this is/will be the case? We're coming in November and I'm hoping to do the tour. :o)

Thanks,
Dawn :)

can anyone help.
Are all beaches on Barbados public or are they some private?

Do the buses have schedules and locations where they pick people up at. What about operational hours?

About how long does it take to fly from boston,ma to barbados?


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What months are the rainy season in barbados? When it rains, does it rain for a short period of time and then is it sunny again? What time of day does it normally rain?


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we love barbados especially the amaryllis hotel and would like to return again this december with friends. it will be our friends first time and we'd like to be sure the vacation is not spoiled due to construction noise. we are interested in the south coast area. anyone know where construction might be going on? thanks for your help. :)lilmochasmom

Hi there,

How are the daytrip options from Barbados to neighboring islands?

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I will going to barbados and staying in a hotel in christ church for a week in august. How should the weather be then? What is the average temperature in august?

Thanks!

is there any vt meeting between august 19th to 2snd september 2006 on Barbados as we will be there on these dates

can anyone tell me which is best to take Engilsh pounds or us dollers.
I have been told that you get 2 bb dollers to the us dollers on the street.is this ture.

Going to Barbados on Friday, i've looked @ the weather before in the travel brochur and it says it will be fine as rainy season is between July and October, having looked at various weather forecats it's rainy a lot, does it rain all the day or just in little periods, will htere be plenty of sunshine. I'm panicking now.

Any one looking for accommodation in Barbados during CWC 2007. I own a 3 bed apartment and will have 2 bedrooms available for rent during this period. Let me know if you are interested.

My wife and I will be there from 01 Feb - 15 May so there will be plenty of BBQs etc.

i am residing in india. i am planning for a trip to barbados.
what time of the year be best suitable for a trip there

I am interested in going to Sunbury Plantation and Crane Beach in St. Philip, Barbados and I was wondering if there is a cheap way to get there and back. I was quoted $80RT for a taxi and I don't want to pay that much, and tour companies don't seem to do the plantation and the beach together.

Does anyone have suggestions, for how I can get there by bus, shared car or any other means or information about a combination tour that I can take?

Thanks

can anyone tell me if you can use your moble phone, mine is voda fone

Anyone out there know how to get tickets and accommodation to follow England?
You never know we might surprise a few from Oz!

we are going to this resort in august, can anyone help with info about the hotel and surrounding areas

hiya all

im going to barbados in september for the first time and am staying at the silver sands resort in christchurch, i was wondering if there are shops that sell things like shampoo etc because i dont normally pack these things when i go away i tend to buy them in the resort, is this a sutible idea or shall i take my own as im unsure of the kind of prices id be expected to pay?

Anyone traveling to Barbados from the US during the week of may 7th? My wife and I will be visiting for the first time. Staying in ST Laurence Gap. Maybe we can have dinner together and share travel experiences.

How is the water pressure for showers in the major hotels?

Hi, How much should I worry about getting sunburn next month in Barbados? Would you recommened Going to a tanning salon to get a base of some sort or is just a using lot of sun block lotion enough?

Going to St. Lawrence Cap in 3 weeks. What kind of shoes are best to pack?

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Please could anyone give me information on the surfing championship which takes place in Barbados in November. I am hoping it is on whilst we are in Barbados. Has anyone been? How easy is it to get from Almond Village (St Peter) to Soup Bowl?

Any information would be appreciated.

Many Thanks

Tracy