People planning to vacation in beautiful Barbados for the first time are often more anxious than excited. Apart from the fact that it would be an unknown place, they are too concerned about the money they would have to spend to enjoy the anticipated excitement of going there. Luckily, there are always travel secrets to all the vacation spots around the world. This article will provide a variety of useful information and tips to help anyone plan and enjoy a trip to one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean.

Money and cost of goods. The currency of Barbados is the Bajan or Barbadian dollar and is equal to US$1.98. Guide yourself accordingly: items and services here aren’t cheap and are roughly equal to their prices in the United States.

Travel. Upon arrival at the island’s airport, simply walk out of the terminal with luggage in hand onto the buses, taxis, and shuttles that line up outside. The easiest way to get there is to pre-arrange the services of a shuttle to and from the hotel of your choice. Taxis can cost $20-60 depending on how far away the destination is, and shuttle services would charge $5 (don’t pay more than that) for surfboard bags and other large items. If you prefer a rental car, keep in mind that it would cost around $50-60 per day. Don’t forget that the steering wheel is on the ‘wrong side’ of the car.

Wear. Do not think that just because it is a paradisiacal beach a person can wear their swimsuit anywhere all day. Swimwear is reserved for beaches and beach bars. Casual clothing is the preferred and appropriate clothing in most places here, except at night or at dinner parties. It would be better if the clothing material is light and “breezy”.

Travel to Barbados Hotels. There is a wide variety of hotels and other accommodation to choose from on the island. The crux of the matter is how much money is willingly spent on one. A popular option, of course, is the cheapest hosting available. Budget hotels are usually nice enough and have three-star ratings. The staff is guaranteed to be warm, hospitable and helpful. There are some that have a virgin beach in front for customers to conveniently enjoy. Like most of these budget hotels, everything is all-inclusive. This means that all meals, drinks, tips and non-motorized sports are part of the deal.

It would be interesting to note that breakfast and lunch are served buffet style, with afternoon tea conveniently served in between as well. People can choose whether their dinner will be buffet style or 5 courses in the dining room, which requires a reservation of course. Hotel staff will let guests know if their dining room is booked or not and allow them to come in and see if there are any cancellations during the day.

Here are some other notable travel tips:

(1) check the weather before any trip to get an idea of ​​what to bring and how to pack;

(2) make use of traveler’s checks if there are any. If they are somehow lost or stolen, remember that they can still be replaced within 24 hours almost anywhere in the world by most banks and service outlets;

(3) never leave valuables in the hotel, unless a safe is requested;

(4) refrain from using the hotel room phone as it can be extremely expensive. It would be better to use a cell phone or calling card.