Pros: Good mix of sand, surf, tourist attractions, and action. Cons: More crowded than other resort islands; bad traffic and confusing roads.
I have a business connection to Barbados, and have been there 2 to 4 times a year over the last ten years. So, I thought I'd write a travel review from my perspective as a frequent visitor, but not really a tourist.The ...
Pros: A wonderful island with many surprises. Cons: None.
The best way to see Barbados is like a native. A four hour trip from Miami, Florida, its worth the time. First you will arrive and be surprised the you will have to walk down the stairs of your plane, but you walk into a beautiful fairly new airport. ...
Pros: Reasonable prices, clean, well maintained and great water sports for free. Cons: Off-site, walking to attractions is a hike.
The Hilton Barbados is the place to stay if you are looking for reliable accommodations and reasonable prices. Most important, if you are a Hilton Honors Gold Member, or can become one by staying enough times at Hilton before your trip, make sure upon ...
Pros: Great sunsets, good booze, nice hotels. Cons: Get hassled, quite expensive, bit dull.
Barbados is one of the main tourist Islands in the Caribbean Islands being popular with Brits, Americans and Germans. It was a British Crown possession from 1663 to 1966 when it gained its independence. It is renowned for its beautiful white sandy ...
Pros: Lovely sea and sand. Good food Cons: Disappointing overall. Don't expect 4* unless the new changes have radically altered it.
We stayed here for 1 week in Jan 2004. It was 4* Allocation on arrival holiday with Airtours (as was before they disappeared). The chances were we could be allocated Almond beach, which looked great and we hoped we wouldn't get stuck with the 'Sea ...
Pros: Good weather, lovely breezes, neat shopping; wonderful, friendly, courteous people.
Cons: The roads narrow and not well marked (NO signs), easy to get lost
DH and I just returned from a one week stay in Barbados. We found our apartment on the internet and certainly had a few trepidations about what we might find when we arrived there. We were met at Grantley Adams by the owners of the Rosalie ...
Pros: Lots to do! Friendly people. A lovely, diverse island. Cons: Expensive. Bridgetown proper seems dirty to some.
For the last 13 years weve spent the North American winters in Barbados. Flying in to Grantley Adams airport one is treated with a view of paradise that awaits. Barbados has a population of almost 280,000 people. About 80% of Barbados ...
Pros: The weather, the beaches & sea, the food and everything about Carriacou. Cons: The cost of food and accommodation, although better value on Carriacou.
My boyfriend and I traveled to the Caribbean on 9th March 2004 for three weeks. The plan was to try and backpack to save cost and ensure we found accommodation we were happy with in a place we wanted to be, rather than what youd get with ...
Pros: A great place for a girly holiday but actually it caters for everyone Cons: Apparently drugs and violence but we didn't see any
In mid November we had the best holiday in Barbados and for £400 flight and accommodation (take a look at www.hotfootholidays.com). We stayed in Yellow Bird Hotel in St Lawrence Gap with a view of a stunning bay and just a stroll into The Gap with all ...
Pros: The weather, the hotel, the guided tours, the water, the beaches, the landscape Cons: Expensive restaurants, harassing salesmen on the beaches
We traveled May 2003 and stayed at the Blue Horizon Hotel. Another reviewer here also stayed there, but I have a different opinion than his about the hotel. We felt the staff there was quite friendly and helpful. In fact, the hotel was one of the best...
Pros: Beautiful island Cons: Abusive people, very expensive
The Island
Gorgeous, with plenty of beaches to know and things to do. Surfing, wind surfing, snorkeling, diving, relaxing and drinking beer. Whatever you like, you can do it in Barbados, and no mater what you will find some world class scenery....
Pros: sun,sea,sand and ambience Cons: the prices of goods and services
So i finally saved enough money to go to the west indies!!>>As the plane circled over Grantley Adams International Airport my heart thumped as I saw the aquamarine ocean beneath me.........
Barbados is a beautiful island of 166sq km in the eastern...
Pros: PLENTY of taxis available. CHEAP spices! BEAUTIFUL beaches! Cons: A little too developed.
"HEY! Do you want a tour?" "Here! Let me take you on a tour!" No, thanks, we just want a ride into town which can be had for $1-2. Cab drivers were almost tripping over themselves to get your attention to take you on a tour.
Pros: Great Caribbean destination, Incredibly friendly people Cons: Looong flight from Miami, can rain sometimes
We stayed at Almond Beach Village, and everyone was great to us. We got a tremendous bargain from Skyauction. The island is beautiful, and the people are very polite and courteous. We rented a car, and had a great time getting lost and seeing the...
Pros: Lobby set in colonial West Indian mansion surrounded by Flamboyant trees. Cons: Wait staff served guests like cattle on a conveyor belt.
En route our honeymoon destination of Petit St. Vincent in August 2000, we missed our connection on Barbados because of mechanical problems on our American Airlines flight. American gave us vouchers for dinner, overnight lodging and breakfast at Sam...
Cosabella Stretch Lace Thong - Barbados Allover stretch lace lies smooth and flat for comfort as well as a sleek line under fashions. Cotton gusset Nylon/elastane/viscose/cotton Hand wash Ma...
Rip Curl Barbados Pant Rip Curl Barbados Pant. A buried treasure for your pirate booty. Comfy cotton, stripe lounge pant features a button fly with specialty stitch detail ...
Gramicci Men's Elephant Plaid Barbados Shirt Gramicci Life collection natured inspired clothes that you won't want to take off. Amp up the fun, pump up the thrill of living life, in the Gramicci ...
Epinions.com periodically updates pricing and product information from third-party sources, so some information may be slightly out-of-date. You should confirm all information before relying on it.