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Reggae Busses

by bluewilldo

While whipping around a corner of a crowded street at 80km/h and narrowly missing a dog, I realised that maybe sanity doesn't exist anywhere in the world. There is room for maybe... maybe... sixteen people on one of these buses (actually called ZR-s, pronounced zed-ar). That doesn't stop ten more people from getting on and sitting on your lap or standing in the aisle all-the-while reggae music is blaring loud enough to be heard down the street. When I finally got off the bus back at my hotel I was relieved, but strangely relaxed. Whenever I was given the opportunity to take a reggae bus again, I jumped at it. I would have regretted it forever had I not taken those rides into the Bajan culture. It’s highly recommend at least once.There are three types of buses... big blue ones that make very few stops and are owned by the government, yellow ones with blue stripes that are privately owned...

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Don't fly with LIAT

by sabinasta

If you don't want to have a troubles, don't fly with LIAT. I tried it and it was my first and last experience with that company. I had a Liat airpass, so I had to fly always with them during my trip from island to island. Liat had always very big delays, cancelled flights, problems. They aren't professional. Even the stuff on the ground is not able to give you the boarding pass in less then 15 minutes. Liat - never again. Prefer to stay home, then to fly with Liat, it's too big stress and you are never sure. Disaster.

Barbados Transport Buses

by Aphro

Blue ones (with yellow stripe) are state owned, yellow ones (with blue stripe) are private - I think that is the right way round.Very cheap, they either go from Bridgetown or to Bridgetown, (their sign says To the City or Out of City) wherever you get on them. You have to stick your hand out!Excellent (if quite slow) way to travel and/or to see the island. Mostly locals and often crowded, but some tourists do use them and the passengers can often be quite chatty, particularly the older persons.It costs $1.50 to anywhere (v good value!) and you really need to have exact change or make a spectacle or yourself!

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Hire a car and do it yourself!

by Richard_Townend

One of the best days out in Barbados is to get an open top mini moke and drive around. usually on holiday this would be daunting but apart from a small tourist area the rest of the island's roads are pretty deserted. You can see some phenomenal sights and have a wonderful day out whilst also getting the sun and relaxing to caribbean radio at the same time!

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The Plane, The Plane

by grandmaR

Since Barbados is an island, there are basically only two ways to get to the island - by plane or by boat. We came by plane.There are two kinds of boats to come to Barbados on - a cruise ship or a private sailboat. It is difficult to get to Barbados on a sailboat from the US because it's upwind all the way. It's easier to come from Europe, Africa or the Canary Islands. Going back to the US though is easy- downwind all the way. That's why on the old shipping routes they'd go from Europe to Barbados to pick up sugar or rum and then go to the US.

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Arriving

by rachel_sun

Prior to you arriving in Barbados,you will have to fill out an immagration form.Make sure you save the duplicate. You can travel by bus,large transport buses or smaller privately owned buses.All cost bds$1.50 for any journey.....

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Scooter Hire

by rachel_sun

Scooter hire is available too.It can cost around bds$30-60 per day.You normally have to pay a deposit of bds$100 and helmets are the law and come with the hire.You must have your drivers licence or motor cycle licence with you too. Taxis do not have meters,they charge a pre-determined fee.Afare should be no more than say bds$ 2,25 per mile.Always ask a price before you get in so you can decide if the price is ok.

You can travel around on...

by rachel_sun

You can travel around on private buses,transport board buses or ZR vans.All cost around bds$1.50 for any journey.You can catch them at bus stops on main roads and they will be marked into city or out of city.Some will stop if they see you walking and shout want a lift to you. You can hire a car too.Which is quite expensive and you have to put a large deposit down and pay a collision weaver fee of $10 a day.

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Route Taxis for only $1.50 BDS

by pilgrim55

Route taxis are white vans with maroon (looks like brown) stripes on the side that run up and down the bus routes picking up people. They toot their horns (some have horns that play the rebel charge music) as they see you walkin' down the sidewalk and they slide the door the door open. Sometimes they look almost like clown cars, there are so many people in them. They are playing the music and havin' a good time as they rocket down the street.If you don't see either of the kinds of buses, this is a good alternative. They are safe and get you where you want to go. They only go up and down the bus routes, though. You may have to walk a block or two from whereever they let you out.

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Get on de bus!

by pilgrim55

Taxis are expensive in Barbados and rental cars are even pricier. So, the cheapest way to get around is by bus. There are two types of buses. One is the government buses that are blue with a yellow stripe. They go to every part of Barbados and only cost $1.50 BDS (about 75 cents US). These buses are very reliable and one comes by every half an hour or so. You do have to have exact change, though, for these buses.The other kind of bus is privately run and they are yellow with a blue stripe. (Blue and yellow are the colors of the Barbadian flag). They cost the same and are a bit smaller. They usually have Bajan music playing and they will make change. You pay when you get off these buses instead of when you board. The folks on them are more laid back and really friendly.Bus stops are marked TO CITY or OUT OF CITY (City meaning Bridgetown) and the buses have signs on them telling you what...

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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... 

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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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