Barbados Holiday Reviews

there is nothing to do here away from the beach, but what else do you need if you come here? a quick ride into bridgetown is easy if you dare take the local buses, local are frightening but pretty much friendly

Visited the island 4 times, last visit August 04. If you are looking for a action packed holiday, loads of night life, this is not the place for you. If you are looking to relax and get away from it you will love it. Avoid the summer hols: try Jan and Feb. lovely and quiet. St Lawrence is the mostly lively, but this only consists of a couple of bars and restaurants which are by the way expensive. Look to stay all inclusive: works out a lot cheaper. Try Oistins on a Friday night: it will blow your mind, great fun. Also use the local mini buses known as Bogey buses, they are well worth the 40p fare. Take a trip to the Atlantic east coast, beautiful.

We enjoyed our stay at St. James resort so much that we're planning tto go back and get married there. Barbados is an amazing island and St. James was the right place for us to choose to stay in. We went as a couple, however will be taking young children next time. We stayed in Escape Hotel and Spa in October, Weather was gorgeous and even when it rained it was over in minutess and you were sunbathing again on the beach. We made the most of the trips offered by Virgin and also got on with locals, one of whom "Paul" who had his own taxi to transport tourists on an island tour took us round many beautiful places in one day. He was a pleasure to be with, incredibly friendly and didn't impose on what we were doing when out of the car. My partner enjoyed snorkelling just out from our hotel beach, we both went scuba diving, swam with turtles and did nights out. We preferred the day activities to the night but to be honest, we only spent a week there, it was so relaxed and we felt like we'd been there 2 weeks so weren't interested in the party scene.

I can only recommend this resort on the back of the hotel we stayed in as this is where we spent most time on it's beach. We had no problems with the locals who occassionally sat on beach or came over to chat (especially Aole Vera Man - funny). We enjoyed walking along beach at night and never felt afraid or threatened by stories of muggings. October was a great time to visit for weather and it was also quieter for couples making it more relaxing.

Loved Barbados, some stunning views (especially on the East Coast). The people are so friendly especially in the small villages. I did a lot of driving/sight seeing and couldn't believe how helpful the locals are, they get very concerned if they think you're lost and often flag you down to ask if you're lost and query whether you need directions.

The wildlife park is well worth a visit, the animals come up very close (1-2 foot away).

Been going to Barbados twice a year for the last 5 years. It's the most relaxed place to be and with people who really welcome you there. No need for all inclusive as there are so many places to eat and drink. The inclusive hotels tend to be in the very quiet areas, with not much nightlife. A beautiful island no matter where you stay.

A beautiful island with plenty to do for everyone. would highly reccomend Oistins for a lively night out, the beaches are beautiful everywhere

The resort was a little way from the beach - but the beach was private, and the club had a bus that went backwards and forwards with a party spirit throughout.

If you wanted to go anywhere else on the island, you only had to put your hand up and a bus would stop and ask where you wanted to go. How can people all be so friendly? You need to go to Barbados to see for yourself!

It appears to be the best area on the island to stay...Many good restaurants and bars at reasonable prices................Only young party animals should consider elsewhere, maybe St Lawrence Gap/Oistins.

Not too noisy but still plenty of life, severals bars and restaurants, supermarkets and plenty of boutiques.

The resort was clean, not much to do, shopping a let down

Not much to see or do in St James, drug addict on beach threatening tourists?

not the best location if you just want a location based holiday but a brilliant location for a base so you can travel around

Christchurch is placed right within a short distance of shopping and nightlife areas of Barbados. All within easy reach by taxi or local transport.

Take lots of money for your excursions don't miss out. We did the cater marine via hotel. The hotel use the same company as Virgin do but different crew. The crew we had were fantastic; it was a party boat with Soca Music blearing out true Caribbean feeling. Our 3 year old loved it!! Take beach/water shoes especially for the little ones the water can be bit rocky in some places. Speightstown is just 10 – 15min walk from the hotel this is where you can use ATM we found smaller ATM’s was a bit temperamental using ATM at the Bank of Canada worked every time. Walking in Speightstown is save enough but as with anywhere just keep your wits about you...

I wouldn't recommend a girlie or lad holiday here it's far too quiet no clubs or bars for miles and the bars in the ABV close at 11pm hardly a nightout huh....

The only thing bad about bridgetown is taxi drivers they tend to hastle u alot but a simple " no " will do them fine. Watch out for taxi touts who either charge you extotionit prices or give you U.S dollars which cannot be used again untill you get them converted. Another downside to Barbados on the whole is that it is ILLEGAL to wear CAMOUFLAGE in barbados and you can be fined if youdo so as it is ment to be a previllage for the Bajan Army .