BARBADOS
A warm, friendly welcome awaits on this Caribbean island. You can relax in the sun or surf, swim and snorkel on one of the abundant white-sand beaches. Sail, cruise on a catamaran See the natural wonders of Harrison's Cave. Stroll the quaint streets of Bridgetown, the island's historic capital, and take advantage of the duty-free shopping. And if you have any energy left, enjoy the island's variety of bars and clubs, in cluding the famous Harbour Lights.
Bairdstravel snorkelling
Stayed two weeks in Barbados, staying at the Halcyon Palm Apartments at sunset crest, St James. Would not stay there again.
Very small apartments for the four people.
WE JOINED THE HEATWAVE CRUISE TO SNORKEL WITH THE TURTLES
5hrs Buffet Lunch snorkel Cruise (daily) start the day with our delicious continental breakfast of coconut/banana bread , coffee and variety of teas and juices. Sit back and relax as we take you sailing to the west coast of our beautiful island with the warm tropical sun and the calm azure of the Caribbean Sea slipping by taking you to anchor in an idyllic bay. Go snorkeling in the crystal clear waters over a reef and wreck or simply bask on in the sun on our spacious desk while sipping on a drink from our well stocked bar.
We also make a stop to swim with the ever popular Turtles. After swimming has been enjoyed by all, our delicious Bar-b-que Buffet Lunch is served. After lunch we then weigh anchor taking you for an exciting sail back down the coast.
Adults$70.00 USD Children: $35.00 USD
Transport on the island is good, with 'route taxis', called "ZR's" (pronounced "Zed-Rs" not "Zee-Rs"), travelling to most points on the island. These small buses can at times be crowded, as passengers are generally never turned down, regardless of the number. However, they will usually take the more scenic routes to destinations. They generally depart from the capital Bridgetown or from Speightstown in the northern part of the island.
The island of Barbados's lone airport is the Sir Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) (IATA identifier BGI). It receives daily flights by several major airlines from points around the globe, as well as several smaller regional commercial airlines and charters. The airport serves as the main air-transportation hub for the Eastern Caribbean. It is undergoing a US$100 million upgrade and expansion.
There are three bus systems running seven days a week (though less frequently on Sundays), and a ride on any of them costs $1.50 BBD. The smaller buses from the two privately-owned systems ("ZRs" and "minibuses") can give change; the larger blue and yellow buses from the government-operated Barbados Transport Board system cannot.
Most routes require a connection in Bridgetown. Some drivers within the competitive privately owned systems are reluctant to advise persons to use competing services, even if those would be more suitable.
Some hotels also provide visitors with shuttles to points of interest
Barbados is extremely small for a Caribbean island. Relatively flat, it rises gently to the central highland region, the highest point being Mount Hillaby, in the Scotland District, at 340 meters (1,100 ft) above sea level.
BRIDGETOWN BARBADOS TIME
The island is located in the Atlantic Ocean, to the east of the other Caribbean islands. The climate is tropical, with a rainy season from June to October.
Barbados is often spared the worst effects of the region's tropical storms and hurricanes during the rainy season as its far eastern location in the Atlantic Ocean puts it just outside the principal hurricane strike zone, and a hurricane hits about every 26 years. The last significant hit from a hurricane to cause severe damage to Barbados was Hurricane Janet in 1955.
In the parish of Saint Michael lies Barbados' capital and main city, Bridgetown. Locally Bridgetown is sometimes referred to as "The City", but the most common reference is simply "Town". Other towns scattered across the island include Holetown, in the parish of Saint James; Oistins, in the parish of Christ Church, and Speightstown, in the parish of Saint Peter.
YVONNE,DEBBIE AND MRS B AT MANCHESTER BEFORE OUR TRIP TO BARBADOS