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Oistens New fish fry night area
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seating area for fish fry
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Barbados is a very beautiful...

by Bgem

Barbados is a very beautiful island, with lots of art, activities, night life, music, history and some of the best restaurants to be found anywhere. But what makes Barbados even more special, and the reason why so many visitors keep returning to the island year after year, is the people. Barbadians, called Bajans, are warm and friendly souls, always ready to greet you with a sincere smile. Barbadians make you feel welcome and special, in this lovely Caribbean Island. You'll feel its your home and you will want to come back again and again. Just be yourself and enjoy some bajan hospitality!

Barbados is the eastern-most...

by Flaul

Barbados is the eastern-most Caribbean island. It is located at 13.4N, 54.4W. The island, which is less that one million years old, was created by the collision of the Atlantic crustal and Caribbean plates, along with a volcanic eruption. Later coral formed, accumulating to approximately 300 feet. It is geologically unique, being actually two land masses that merged together over the years. See http://axses.com/encyc/bta/archives/detail-memo.cfm?ID=382 the Barbados Saga Begins - An Island Stands alone (i) Very Early. The history of the early settlement of Barbados is being rewritten as a result of recent archaeological discoveries unearthed at the site of Port St. Charles. Artifacts and evidence point to settlement some time around 1623 B.C. The first indigenous people were Amerindians who arrived here from Venezuela. Paddling long dugout canoes they crossed oceans and currents that...

Because the English used to...

by mocca

Because the English used to own Barbados as a colony, there are many old colonial buildings scattered over the island, and if you just drive a round you will many of them, and visit the ones that are open for tourist.

Lewd dancing or wining in the...

by Island_Babe

Lewd dancing or wining in the streets for Kadooment can result in a fine and if you can't pay the fine, jail! We as Trinis found this outrageous, so we danced like normal and taunted the police to take us to jail.I don't know of anyone who was ever jailed or fined!

Between Lawrence gap and...

by anglosaxon

Between Lawrence gap and Worthing beach you will often see local people walking along the beach looking for 'fifth' empty bottles of Mount Gay Rum. You'll see these people later on stopping at hotels etc on the beach offering Aloe Vera (natural after sun lotion). You agree the price first (2 or 3 pounds) and then there is a very pleasant 30 minutes of conversation whilst he cuts the Aloe leaves and fills the bottle with the contents. I don't know what was better, watching this work being done or listening to the tips he passed across. His sister visited 3 or 4 times to make exotic necklaces and bracelets for some of our girlfriends etc and everybody had a good time. Not all beach traders are bums and the info we picked up was spot on.

The people of the island are...

by mangoblue99

The people of the island are laid back , but they have there formal side. i.e. don't wear your bathing suit in the supermarket, use the same rule you do at home for there. you may be on vacation but ,they are not!dress for dinner at the resteraunts.

Don't be afraid to ask the...

by mangoblue99

Don't be afraid to ask the local's about finding good places to eat and entertainment,some of the off the beaten path places are the most fun. open air clubs that look like nothing gets transformed to party central after 10pm.

Barbadians dont care about...

by rachel_sun

Barbadians dont care about time and they do not liked to be rushed.They take life slowly and things get done,but always tomorrow.When you go out for a meal,expect it to take all night.Just chill out,relax and enjoy the slow unhurried pace of Barbados:) Here is a local woman selling fresh veggies in Bridgetown.

colorfull dress

by henri123

nice hats and light coloured dresses are commun in the villages around the island

They are so sloooooooowwwwwwwwww!

by Richard_Townend

Be prepared for a long wait when leaving Barbados. They are extremely slow and it is warm waiting in the queue as you are outside. It is in the shade though thankfully.

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Q: Has anyone used Drive Barbados for car hire? They have quite reasonable rates but can't find any reviews anywhere and aren't...

A: We had a car in Barbados but it was from Top Hat. Keep in mind that you have to get a Bajan license and that will be extra. Depending on the season you go, I wouldn't...

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