Sunday, May 9, 2010

Ideas For The Most Affordable Barbados Travel

So many people would love to see the amazingly beautiful and utterly other worldly paradise shores of Barbados. But people think that it would be just too expensive. However, there is really a way to go experience Barbados without the expensive wallet burn that will hurt one's financial status for half a year. Indeed, following a few smart ideas can help anyone get the affordable Barbados travel vacation that they have been waiting for.

Utilize the local Barbados commuting system - Most tourists will just jump the gun and hire taxis every time, but getting to know the public transportation system of Barbados will help save one lots of cash. First of all, know that one Zed vehicles in Barbados is one of the best ways to get around. Also, Zed Vans move so fast, one can get anywhere in time. The buses in Barbados are also decent, and for a mere seventy five cents, it is a bargain.

Barbados Rhum - Of course as a tourist, one is likely to order the usual cocktails or martinis from the bar. Don't. Instead, why not enjoy the local Barbados rhum which is a whole lot cheaper? Also, this rhum is world-class so one should definitely try it when one goes to the island.

Dinner at the St Lawrence Gap - The Gap is famous in the island and every tourist should go there. As a plus, the food is less expensive than food in other tourist restaurants or hotel diners. One can get the most authentic Bajan seafood experience accompanied by island party music that livens up the southern coast of Barbados along with the barbecues that are simply to die for. <

Friday Night Dinner at Oistins - This is another great Barbados tradition that most tourists to Barbados have enjoyed. This tradition of going to the Oistins bay during Friday is not just for the tourists but is also for the locals. The bay located at the southern coast of Barbados is famous for the Friday fish fry when so many stalls are set up right in the beach. Music is played and the whole affair turns into a big beach party with inexpensive and yet delicious fish fry for everyone. Why go to expensive restaurants with tourist prices when one can enjoy the local Bajan scene serving fish that was just caught at the very same day it is cooked?

Wait for the low season - Everyone knows that low seasons are the best time to travel to anywhere. In the case of Barbados, the low season for the island is usually between the middle of April up to the middle of December. After that, the high season starts and people tend to flock to the island. Of course, with more tourists, not only will it be more crowded, the high demand will also mean high prices for both airfare and accommodations.

Try Jet Blue Airlines - This airline is now going from the FJK to the BGI airport and will give its first time fliers low introductory rates. One should grab this discount opportunity as soon as it is still available. Also, one should book an early flight whatever airline one should choose since airlines give discounts to such early booking.

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