Barbados

[whitewaterguy]

Heading there for two weeks in early December with my wife. I'm looking for some non hobbying tips and suggestions to get the most out of this, my first visit to the island. Will be staying at one of just 6 or 7 private beach cabins owned by a surfer dude in a bit of a secluded area, but renting some wheels to explore. Any recommendations are appreciated regarding:
Natural geography locales, must see beaches

Tourist traps to avoid

Must do seafood restaurants

Car rental suggestions/and other means of getting around efficiently

Health risks and also safety tips

Other activities such as sailing gigs, horsebackriding, off roading

Currency exchange strategies

And most importantly, places to hang out to simply do nothing!

Thanks

 

[RandyAndy2]

Car rental suggestions/and other means of getting around efficiently

Remember, they drive on the left side of the road there. And I hope you're comfortable with roundabouts. I found drivers to be generally sane and courteous there.
Have fun!

 

[SchlongConery]

You definitely want to catch the famous "Oistins Fish Fry" on Friday's!

From the website http://www.barbados.org/oistins-fish-fry.htm#.VF9tiIeVH-Y
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[h=1]Oistins Fish Fry[/h]
Oistins is an active fishing town on the south coast and is a hub of activity on weekend nights.
On Friday night particularly, the big thing to do is go to the fish fry at Oistins Bay Gardens. The food is the main draw - excellent fish, (tuna, swordfish, marlin, mahi-mahi, flying fish), lobster, chicken etc served in an extremely informal setting. You can get your fish grilled or fried depending on which vendor you choose from. It's all cooked on the spot in front of you.

A plate of fish (and there’s plenty fish on it) and a beer will cost you about Bds$30 (US$ 15). "


They also have a fish market other days

 

[whitewaterguy]

Remember, they drive on the left side of the road there. And I hope you're comfortable with roundabouts. I found drivers to be generally sane and courteous there.
Have fun!

Yeah... Thanks I rented a scooter in Bermuda a few years ago. Same deal there, driving on
The other side

 

[sharp56]

I've been there and Jamaica, the locals there will just see you as a walking ATM so take that into account

 

[whitewaterguy]

You definitely want to catch the famous "Oistins Fish Fry" on Friday's!

From the website http://www.barbados.org/oistins-fish-fry.htm#.VF9tiIeVH-Y
"
[h=1]Oistins Fish Fry[/h]
Oistins is an active fishing town on the south coast and is a hub of activity on weekend nights.
On Friday night particularly, the big thing to do is go to the fish fry at Oistins Bay Gardens. The food is the main draw - excellent fish, (tuna, swordfish, marlin, mahi-mahi, flying fish), lobster, chicken etc served in an extremely informal setting. You can get your fish grilled or fried depending on which vendor you choose from. It's all cooked on the spot in front of you.

A plate of fish (and there’s plenty fish on it) and a beer will cost you about Bds$30 (US$ 15). "


They also have a fish market other days

Thanks...this will definitely be on the to do list