What do I need to know before going to Barbados?

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Del

Sometimes a package is cheaper than doing each seperately.

You both need a valid passport, but I'm sure you know that. http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_830.html

It's best to always research before booking to compare the price costs. It would also depend if you're looking for an all-inclusive or not because if it's not, you'd have to limit your spending on food as the food there mainly is expensive. A local travel agency may be necessary since it's your first time going out of the country.

I hope this helps, because sometimes a website can be more than the other and vice versa.

And to correct the first answerer, they do have a lot of hotels. You can check the reviews at http://www.tripadvisor.com/ and see if it suits you.

And to the answerer below me, Barbados is not as flat as you think, it's more rocky on the east coast. I still recommend Barbados.

Sarah P

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/barbados/

this should tell you pretty much everything you need to know. i hope you have a great time! i've always wanted to visit barbados and it looks beautiful :)

Ladybug

I'm directing this to Ndkan223, if you went to B"dos for
only a week I'm sure you didn't visit the whole island, the place is loaded with hotels and guesthouses.

RedSoxfan1982

Barbados is beautiful I was just there a week ago. I went there on the 2 week cruise I went on. It is a nice island and the people there are wicked friendly. They have hotels but not many of them. I think it is more to book a hotel by the beach. I remember our tour guide saying about much a beach front hotel was a night. Can't remember how much she said though.

stella39

If you plan to travel to the Caribbean or even Mexico you will need a passport. If this is your first passport, you need to apply in person. Go to your local post office to pick up forms or you can download an application form from this site.

http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_830.html

It's always better to book a package (air and hotel) together.

Since this is your first time traveling outside the US, I would go to a local travel agency for help. They are the professionals and can help you before and after you have booked with them if you have a problem while traveling.

We are seasoned travelers and I always consult my travel agency after I have done some research. Often they will match anything I find on the web and sometimes they are cheaper.

Here is a link to the resorts in Barbados. You will find unbiased reviews and candid photos. I trust tripadvisor.com and often refer to what other visitors have to say about a resort.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g147262-Barbados-Hotels.html

After you think you found your ideal resort, check prices with this company.
http://www.applevacations.com
http://www.funjet.com

I always enjoy the planning and research part of going on trip. It gets me excited. Besides I'm one of those people "that need to know before I go". lol.

Good Luck and come back with any specific questions you may have, many people on these boards are very knowledgeable and helpful) Enjoy.

HeadLiner

bring a passport.

Trinity

Don't go Barbados... flat island in the Atlantic it is. Go Grenada I say! We spend most of the summer there, beautiful island and far-far nicer than Barbados.

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