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This is a preview of the full content of our Barbados’ Best app.

Please consider downloading this app to support small independent publishing and because:

  • All content is designed for mobile devices and works best there.
  • Detailed in-app maps will help you find sites using your device’s GPS.
  • The app works offline (one time upgrade required on Android versions).

The app will also allow you to:

  • Add custom locations to the app map (your hotel…).
  • Create your own list of favourites as you browse.
  • Search the entire contents using a fast and simple text-search tool.
  • Make one-click phone calls (on phones).
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Costs

The Barbados Dollar (BD$) is pegged to the US dollar (BD$2 = US$1), thus the strength of the home country’s currency against the US Dollar will make perhaps the biggest difference to foreign visitors.

Even then, Barbados is, by regional (as in East Caribbean) and global standards, fairly expensive: most goods (including food) are imported and heavily taxed and the standard of living is higher than on most neighbouring islands. In high season (Dec–April) flights and accommodation (the main costs) are considerably higher.

  • Alas, even the budget end of Barbados is not that budget. Staying in basic self-catering accommodation (one room or studio flat) in a less popular area, using public transport and spending most time on the beach or visiting mostly free sights, two people can probably manage on around US$100–150/person/day in high season.

Read the full content in the app
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Banks and ATMs

Getting & spending money

Text © Sara Humphreys

Image by Sara Humphreys