r/Barbados

I want to learn more about the history of Caribbean countries, what's the best place to learn this online about specific countries? The textbooks I've read offer broad information but not enough on individual islands that I am curious about.

Jamaica has JIS where we can learn the history of Jamaica (eg emancipation), the political structure, etc... do you guys have that?

https://jis.gov.jm

>Hey all! We will be coming for vacation in November. Our flight will be landing on a Saturday around 10:30pm, but we don't check into our Airbnb until Sunday. So I have a couple questions

1. Does anyone have any recommendations on a hotel to stay at for that Saturday night. There will be 5 adults total so we will need 2 rooms. Certainly doesn't need to be extravagant as we wont be there for long at all.

2. Getting there that late, I'm a little worried about being able to pick up a car. Will there be taxis available? Are we better off pre booking a taxi? Are they able to accommodate for luggage for that many people?

Thanks for any insight! Cant wait!!

Hi everyone,Just looking for some advice on a last min holiday to Barbados end of next month.

The weather looks to be warm but very windy with wind about 30km/h up to 60 km/h and a lot of clouds..

Is this accurate? Don' t want to book to visit the island and its overcast and windy and not possible to sunbathe and venture around and see the culture etc.

We like to relax, sunbath, swim and discover the local area. so ideally nice weather would be ideal.

Any advice as conflicting googling is making me worried

We’re a family of four (ages 18 and 20 for the kids) planning our first trip to Barbados, and I’d really appreciate some advice.

We’re considering an all-inclusive resort, but I’ve seen mixed opinions saying it might not be the best option there. If we do go with all-inclusive, what are some good resorts you would recommend for a group like ours?

If we skip all-inclusive, what should we expect in terms of average food and drink costs on the island?

I’ve also noticed airport transfers can be quite expensive. Is it worth renting a car instead? How is driving in Barbados, and is parking generally easy?

Any other tips or recommendations for first-time visitors would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Planning a week long trip and looking for ideas from locals. This will be my 4th visit and my soon to be husband’s 1st time.

My mom’s family is from Barbados, but she left when she was 6 so other than seeing family ideas are slim,,, I don’t want EVERY thing we do to feel touristy.

It's my first time in Barbados and everyone said Oistins on a Friday night was the place to be. Despite being completely jet lagged and landing Friday afternoon, we dragged ourselves out.

As one of our party had a headache, we had to leave early

Shortly before we left I saw lots of couples dancing in the area where the famous Michael Jackson had been dancing. As someone who used to do lindy hop, I was transfixed and really loved watching the couples for the little time I could.

Is there anywhere else people dance like that, where I could go and watch? What is the etiquette - do people only dance with their romantic partners or spouses? Does anyone ask anyone to dance? Do bajans grow up just absorbing this incredibly musical dancing from elders?

Thanks for any tips!

I have been chasing this dragon for years ever since my visit to Barbados. I sat down for a Friday night fish fry, got a red snapper and have not tasted anything remotely like it since.

It was savory, slightly sweet, lots of spices, hint of umami, perfect. I cannot find a single recipe for a grilled snapper that comes close.

Somebody please help or recommend a blend!

Thank you!

Hey everyone, I'm a sports fan from Taiwan! I'm really curious about the sports culture in Barbados. Which sport is the absolute most popular on the island that everyone watches and plays? Is it cricket, football, or something else? Would love to hear from the locals. Thanks!

sorry if this has been asked before...I am looking at what furnished options there are for a digital nomad from Canada, I am hoping around $2000 Canadian, which I think translates to $3000 Barbadian dollars. If someone could point me in the right direction that would be very helpful.

Thanks :)

hey guys! me and my friend are coming to barbados in june for my birthday trip, we’re both in our 20s so looking for some fun spots
main question: are there any spots in the gap that play afrobeats and other genres of music, or just a good mix you can actually vibe to? clubs bars etc etc.
also open to general recs as we’ll be there for roughly under a week beaches, food, day stuff, anything you’d tell your friend visiting for the first time😅 i’ve been searching tiktok but not a lot of detail on there, anything helps! thank you guys so much
tia x

We're going back to Barbados soon and we don't have a lot of time to plan but we feel like we've done most of the big tourist attractions. Is there anything you guys recommend for us to visit that's not one of these places?

- Harrison's Cave (it changed so much over the years we loved the new version of it)

- The Animal Flower Cave

- Bathsheba Beach & Cattlewash

- Oistins

- The Garrison Savannah

- Accra/whatever they call it now

- Miami Beach

- Pebbles Beach

- Mount Gay Rum Distillery

- Rihanna Drive

- Bridgetown (we walked the whole damn place and we have to go there anyway)

- Cheffette & KFC (you know we're going back to the KFC)

- St. Laurens Gap (we goin deh)

Barbados Royals are returning to the name under which they played the first eight seasons of the CPL - Barbados Tridents

The franchise will return to Barbados' national colours, with a redesigned blue-and-yellow jersey. The Barbados government is also set to become a "minority co-investor" in the franchise, which will continue to be run by Royals Sports Group

Accompanying CPL press statement: https://cplt20.com/news/17286

Hey! Just got to Barbados, mainly excited to do some diving, but realised I forgot my charger for my diving computer.

Can't see anywhere I could get one, looks like this if anyone has one lying around I could buy/borrow or anything!

Tried H&M Electronics but no luck, any other recomendations welcomed :)

https://preview.redd.it/b509j3uunp1h1.png?width=708&format=png&auto=webp&s=29256f6bd41b9d942bd87f9eea7fd5182ab27a84

My partner and I are considering relocating to Barbados from the UK for work and would really appreciate honest perspectives from locals, expats, or LGBT couples living there.

We’re a same sex couple and are thinking long term, including eventually having children in the US via surrogacy and raising a family.

We’ve actually travelled to Barbados many times as tourists and have always had a great experience with no issues, although we also tend to be fairly low key and not particularly into PDA. We realise though that living somewhere full time can be very different from visiting.

A few questions we’ve been wondering about:

• How LGBT friendly is Barbados in practice day to day?
• Are people generally accepting socially, even if conservative?
• Would two men together attract attention or issues publicly?
• How are international schools/local schools regarding children of same sex parents? Would bullying be a concern?
• Are there particular areas or communities that are more open minded/international?
• If one partner gets a work permit, can the other obtain a dependent visa/spousal status as a same sex spouse?
• Are foreign same sex marriages recognised for immigration purposes?
• Is there much of an LGBT community or expat network?
• Anything you think UK couples underestimate before moving?

Would really value candid answers rather than official/legal wording. Thanks in advance.

As a local I love western and J-Fashion.. Id love to try lolita, gyaru or just dress super feminine/girlie but im scared to get judged and or bullied.
When I get the money I will try to buy/make those types of fashion for myself

But I was just wondering if anyone feels this same way or am I all on my lonesome?

Where is the most competitive place to get a cell phone. Mine is sick.