Barbados

A while ago I did a review of simonseeks.com - a new website that allows you to write travel reviews. My review obviously didn't go down too well with the guys at simonseeks, as they never posted it on their website, so I'll post it on here for my 50p... A Beginner's Guide to Barbados ************************** I've just returned from my first ever visit to Barbados (for my honeymoon), so here's my first timer's guide to this beautiful island... Location, climate and currency ************************ Barbados is around an 8-hour flight away from the UK and is served by daily flights from Gatwick (from Virgin Atlantic and ...  Read the complete review

I first went to Barbados at the grand old age of 3 months, and have been going back there ever since. The airport is of course the first port of call for any visitor, and they've recently decked it out, so it's much nicer than it used to be! Still, expect the heat to hit you like a ton of bricks (tip: wear shorts/skirt on plane, even if it's freezing here!) and long queues for immigration...they don't rush in barbados! The places to stay are varied and mostly lovely. Sandy Lane is the most upmarket...tricky to get in to even just for a drink, but absolutely beautiful. It's where all the stars go! I like to stay in a villa personally, as there are ...  Read the complete review

Barbados "Little England". Barbados is one of the more expensive Caribbean Islands to visit. But I have to say it's one the safest Caribbean Islands and the locals make you feel so welcome. The island is only 24 miles long, so you can easily see the whole island during your stay. We hired a car, this was fantastic. They drive on left hand side of the road like we do. They only have one main road which goes around the island so you won't get lost and the roads are very quiet most of day. They do get busier when the Bajans are leaving work in the afternoon. This is an excellent way to see the island. It gives you chance to mix with locals. Chat to ...  Read the complete review

The West coast is a lovely place to stay quieter than the South and the beaches are wonderful especially Payne?s Bay Beach. The whole coast is lined with trees :o) The south is mostly cement. On my last trip my husband and I planned on a taxi our last trip but the fare is horrendous. Imagine this for US$65.00 per person we visited Harrison?s Cave, Orchid World, St Johns Church, Bathsheba, Had a great Lunch Visited the Reserve and drove through the West Coast including Holetown where the settlers first landed. In addition to this our guide from Glory Tours was wonderful and knowledgeable http://glorytours.org We fell in love with the Island so much that day we ...  Read the complete review

You've got Malu's travel challenge to thank for this one - it reminded me that I haven't written about Barbados.......yet. I've been to Barbados three times in the past ten years, each time for two weeks holiday. Since it's not the cheapest venue in the world, both to get to, and also to stay in, I guess you could say I must like the place. In fact, I do like it - a lot! Barbados seems to embody all that I want from a holiday in terms of things to see, do and preferably EAT at the end of a busy day's seeing and doing! GEOGRAPHY AND WEATHER BITS Originally plotted and named by the Portuguese, who remarked upon its ...  Read the complete review