If you’re ready to get out of the cold and enjoy some summer sun, you don’t have to wait for the seasons to change where you are. Pack a bag and head to Barbados, where the weather is always mild and sunny. In the winter time in Barbados, you’ll experience temperatures and climates similar to what you would expect in a warm May at home. The dry season starts in January, so you won’t even have to worry about running into much rain. Here’s a few tips to help you get the most out of your trip to Barbados.
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What to Pack. You probably won’t forget to pack your bathing suit, but you will want to consider packing more than one. That way, if one is wet, you’ll be able to grab a dry one to head out to the beach. Unless you’re not planning to eat in a restaurant or stop in a store, you’re going to need something more than just a bathing suit to wear, though. Pack light-colored and lightweight clothing that will keep you comfortable in the heat. You should probably pack at least one formal outfit as well, for a night at an upscale restaurant or club. Bring your passport, any medications that you need to take regularly and the prescriptions that go with them, and some cash for tipping or in case the credit card machine or ATM goes down during your stay.
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Where to Stay. There is no end of resorts and hotels in Barbados, but choosing the one that best suits your needs for your vacation will set the tone for your whole stay, so choose carefully. For an intimate, adults only experience, consider booking a room at The House. This is the perfect place for parents to take a three-day weekend away from the kids or for single adults to ensure they won’t be interrupted by children. This elegant hotel offers views of the beach or of tropical gardens and feather-topped beds in the rooms, and all kinds of activities for guests. Visit the spa, arrange a romantic tour for two, or go horseback riding, fishing, or diving. For a family vacation, try The Crane, a luxury resort that offers every conceivable amenity, including childcare. You can vacation with the kids and still get some one on one time with your spouse.
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What to Do. Go to the beach, of course! The beach in Barbados offers enough to keep you busy for any amount of time all on its own. You can swim, sunbathe, dive, snorkel, fish, sail, surf, or play volleyball, just to name a few activities. However, Barbados also has a fantastic night life with tons of great nightclubs as well as a number of other exciting activities. You can also hike or hire a car to tour the island. Barbados is the home of the world’s oldest rum, Mount Gay rum, and rum tours are a popular and fun tourist activity as well. And if you visit St Nicholas Abbey, you can get an up close look at how the rum is made.
Now that you know what to pack where to stay, and what to do while you’re there, you can plan an amazing trip to Barbados that you’ll never forget.
