Destination
Barbados, Barbados
Barbados blends British cricket-and-afternoon-tea heritage with rum shops, a Friday fish fry and a calm west coast, and it sits far enough east to escape most hurricanes.
Trips to Barbados from every city
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | best |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | fine |
| July | fine |
| August | fine |
| September | avoid |
| October | avoid |
| November | fine |
| December | best |
- July, August: Crop Over festival season, ending with the Grand Kadooment parade on the first Monday of August.
- November: Barbados Food and Rum Festival.
September, October: Wettest months and the peak of hurricane season, though storms rarely hit the island directly.
Where to stay in Barbados
- West Coast (Holetown and Speightstown): The calm Platinum Coast of luxury hotels, villas and restaurants.
- South Coast (St. Lawrence Gap and Hastings): Mid-range hotels, the nightlife strip and good swimming beaches close to the airport.
- Bridgetown and Carlisle Bay: The UNESCO capital, with the turtle snorkelling bay on its doorstep.
- Oistins: Fishing village on the south coast, home of the Friday night fish fry.
- East Coast (Bathsheba): Rugged Atlantic surf coast with small inns and rock pools, no resort crowds.
What to do in Barbados
- Friday night fish fry at Oistins
- Snorkel with sea turtles in Carlisle Bay
- Rum tasting at the Mount Gay distillery
- Tram ride through Harrison's Cave
- Surf or swim the rock pools at Bathsheba
- Crop Over festival and the Grand Kadooment parade in early August
Good to know
| Airports | Barbados Grantley Adams International (BGI) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | upscale |
| Time zone | America/Barbados |
| Kind of trip | island, beach, culture, food, festival |
Questions about Barbados
When is the best time to visit Barbados?
December, January, February, March, April and May. September, October: Wettest months and the peak of hurricane season, though storms rarely hit the island directly.
Do US citizens need a passport for Barbados?
Yes. Barbados is in Barbados; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Barbados on the ground?
Barbados is upscale by US standards: plan about $130 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.