Barbados day trips

My girlfriend and I are travelling to St. Vincent & the Grenadines by way of
Barbados next month. We are budget conscious travellers and have everything
taken care of in Bequia.

We will be spending 4 or 5 nights in Barbados before and after visiting SVG.
Reasonably priced accommodations ($60 or less per night) that include a
kitchen are available in Dover. We expect to be spending most
of our time in Barbados relaxing on the beach, however we are looking for
suggestions for day trips/activities. I will be relying on public buses
for transportation.

Is there any place to rent sea kayaks? Can anyone recommend places to
hike or enjoy the outdoors other than on a beach? Besides a fish fry at
Oistins, are there any other 'not to miss' opportunites in Barbados?

Thanks.

John

Where are all the Barbados experts?

Redlocks

Hi Jon

You can try the Boat Yard for Kyaks and water toys it is a great beach
just outside of Bridgetown.

You pay a small fee to use there facilitis part of which you get back
in tokens for the bar.

There is a bar restaurant beach chairs umbrellas kyaks pontoons and all
sorts of beach stuff available to you

HI John,

Are you asking about accommodation in Barbados or do you already have
something. and if you have something for 60.00usd per night (assume that's
USD), I'm amazed.. especially with a kitchen.. It's high season and prices
usually reflect that.

I'm not sure about the Sea Kayaks, but I do know there are places.. ie
BoatYard.. that have them.. but you will pay a cover price for entry where
you get some amount back at the bar.

I would recommend a full tour of the Island.. see Bathsheba and Cattlewash
on the east coast. Mullins or Paynes Bay (my favorite) onthe west coast..
and sites in between, Harrisons Cave, Flower Forest, Gun HIll Signal
Station, WildLife Preserve. if your staying in Dover, you can also take
the bus into Bridgetown and do a walking tour of the city. Kind of
interesting to see the old buildings and businesses..

Where are you staying in Bequia. We have been and stayed on Lower Bay at
Kingsville Beach Apartments.. Really great time.

Enjoy and let me know if I can help further.

Sunniebgi

"Redlocks" <uptownsounds@> wrote in message
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> My girlfriend and I are travelling to St. Vincent & the Grenadines by way
> of Barbados next month. We are budget conscious travellers and have
> everything taken care of in Bequia.
>
> We will be spending 4 or 5 nights in Barbados before and after visiting
> SVG. Reasonably priced accommodations ($60 or less per night) that include
> a kitchen are available in Dover. We expect to be spending most
> of our time in Barbados relaxing on the beach, however we are looking for
> suggestions for day trips/activities. I will be relying on public buses
> for transportation.
>
> Is there any place to rent sea kayaks? Can anyone recommend places to
> hike or enjoy the outdoors other than on a beach? Besides a fish fry at
> Oistins, are there any other 'not to miss' opportunites in Barbados?
>
> Thanks.
>
> John
>
>
>

Sunniebgi,

Thanks for the tips on things to do in Barbados!

Actually since one particular guesthouse was fully booked, the owner put me
in touch with one of her friends who is renting us a bedroom w/ bath, use of
kitchen, patio & grounds for a very reasonable nightly
rate. It is significantly less than the $60 I was prepared to pay.

I have been to Bequia 5 or 6 times and have always stayed at Julie's Guest
House. While the accommodations are rather simple, I like the
atmosphere and find the meals to be very enjoyable. With breakfaat and
dinner included in the rate of US $77 per night for two, Julie's is quite a
value.

Thanks again.

John


> Are you asking about accommodation in Barbados or do you already have
> something.