"s3's Barbados" Top 5 Page for this destination Barbados by stiab3

Barbados Travel Guide: 1,488 reviews and 2,305 photos

It's about time!

Warning - This'll be another hospital project!

After much contemplation, I have decided to do a Barbados page. Because I am originally from Barbados, I've put off doing one cause I might be a bit biased. And I don't think a biased page is much use to travellers.

So I'll take my time and do this one slowly so as to give as objective a view as possible.

The not so usual bits

Dark Hole

I've seen most of Barbados.

When I was a teenager, I was in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and as a group we walked the length and breadth of the island.

Been down in the gullies and in some of the caves.

And it's these lesser known bits that I miss the most!

Barbados National Trust

Monkey see, monkey do!

I also used to work and volunteer with the Barbados National Trust. So I know some of the properties they manage on the island.

Places like Andromeda Gardens, Welchman Hall Gully, Gun Hill, Morgan Lewis Mil, Tyrol Cot.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Friendly people, lovely climate
Cons:Maybe a bit expensive
In a nutshell:A great place!

Last visit to Barbados: Jan 2006
Intro Updated Feb 4, 2006
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Reviews (31)

Irish Pub and Cookhouse Nightlife (4)

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Harbour Lights Nightlife (4)

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Ocean Park Aquarium Things to Do (8)

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Turner Hall Woods Things to Do (8)

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Restaurants (2)
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Sports & Outdoors (4)
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Transportation (1)
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Shopping (1)
Tax-free shopping is easy
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Comments (9)

Gillybob Jan 7, 2009 at 12:13 PM Report Abuse

Nice photos. Gillybob greetings
Jim_Eliason Oct 12, 2008 at 7:28 PM Report Abuse

great tips!
jeannegregory Jul 22, 2007 at 9:35 PM Report Abuse

cobbler needles are projected from the sea urchin when you get too close to them. special hot wax can be dripped to remove, but they are painful!
7inMandingo Jan 10, 2007 at 6:47 AM Report Abuse

: You said 3rd oldest... the PM says 2nd oldest... what gives?? http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/expert/infopress_page/028-71-324-11-47-903-20061120IPR00042-20-11-2006-2006-false/default_en.htm
Tallee Jul 20, 2006 at 3:25 PM Report Abuse

Barrancoid is an era..S/B came from Venzuela from the Orinoco Valley. Pedros Campos named the island "Os Barbados" or "The Bearded Ones" referring to the look of the fig trees!
sprdak11 Jul 10, 2005 at 7:00 AM Report Abuse

Hello. Great travel page! Very interesting tips and photos! Greetings from Poland!
LisaMJ Jun 15, 2005 at 3:12 AM Report Abuse

Barbados looks gorgeous - still on my list to visit!
mazzap Jan 21, 2005 at 4:42 PM Report Abuse

More, more, more tips and pics please Shaunette!! I need them for my forthcoming visit in March! Thanks, Marion x.
croisbeauty May 8, 2003 at 10:19 AM Report Abuse

hey, happy birthday to you