Your Ultimate Guide To Barbados

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Barbados Pocket Guide

Welcome to the Barbados Pocket Guide, a comprehensive source of information about our island, it's people, culture and life in general. We also have tons of information on places to stay, flights, car hire and tours of the island, all here! Enjoy visiting our site and please feel free to write a comment or send us a message directly with articles you think we need to add.

Things To Do!

Island Safari

Island Safari offers a unique jeep safari experience on our zebra striped, specially designed 4x4 jeeps. Climb on board our comfortable cabs and let us show you what the others leave out, specifically the most scenic locations of the island by travelling on and off the beaten track.

Harrison's Cave

Explore Barbados' underground! At the heart of the island lies a great geological wonder, the magnificent Harrison's Cave. Admire the crystallized, limestone cave, its flowing streams, deep pools and towering columns as you travel by tram or get up close and personal with the Eco-Adventure Tour.

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Catamaran Cruise

Lay back, relax and sunbathe as you sail across the calm Caribbean Sea. Explore the crystal clear waters as you swim and snorkel with the tropical fish and majestic turtles. Then, enjoy a scrumptious lunch as you admire the beautiful rolling coastline and sparkling water.

Mount Gay Visitor Centre

Make a stop at the world renowned Mount Gay Rum Distillery and discover the secrets behind Barbados’ finest and most celebrated spirit, in the island where rum was invented! Witness the history of Mount Gay as you journey with them through their rich heritage, proven artisanship and unique taste.

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SunTours Special

Grab the SunTours Special with SunTours Barbados and see all the most popular spots in Barbados! Immerse yourself in the interesting history of this island, view the most picturesque scenes and enjoy a delicious Bajan style lunch at a well favoured local spot.

Animal Flower Cave

The colourful walls and the fascinating sea anemones at the Animal Flower Cave draw a crowd, but the amazing pools, some of which are deep enough to swim in, are the real attraction. While here, take a stroll over to the cliffs to feel the refreshing sea breeze and take in the stunning seascape.

IOU Charters Barbados

British owners and residents of Barbados, Martyn and Angie are the captains and owners of IOU Charters Barbados. Their combined experience augurs well for an enjoyable time out to sea with catering being Angie's forte while Martyn's vast experience lies in charter and commercial fishing, coupled with the fact that he is quite a well-seasoned marine engineer.

Amenities on board IOU Charters Barbados include full toilet facilities, a large sundeck, spacious cockpit with sun awning and plenty of seating both in the cockpit and up on the fly bridge. This 36 ft. Sports Fisherman not only takes you out on a fishing trip but gets you engaged in maneuvering the vessel, re-baiting the lines and having a hands-on lesson on instrument reading. A fresh new vessel awaits you as two (2) new Perkins/Sabre 225 HP twin turbo diesel engines and gearboxes were installed and the complete interior was upgraded.

For further information on IOU Charters Barbados, click here or call them at (246) 269-8905. An email can also be sent to IOU Charters Barbados by clicking here.

Check Out Our Restaurants

Chefette - $

A favourite for Bajans, this fast food restaurant with 15 locations across the country, is a must try!

Oistins Fish Fry - $

Visit Oistins Fish Fry, especially on Fridays and Saturdays for a deliciously cultural experience.

Salt Café - $$

From the popular truffle fries and baos to the delicious salted caramel brownie, their menu delights all foodies.

Cocktail Kitchen - $$

Located in St. Lawrence Gap, one of the best night life areas of Barbados, Cocktail Kitchen is redefining Caribbean cuisine and cocktails.

Tides Restaurant - $$$

The Tides Restaurant is one of the leading restaurants located on the water’s edge of the West coast of Barbados. Bring to life any celebration or simply brighten your trip to Barbados through the culinary and service experience provided by The Tides Restaurant and its team!

Champers Restaurant - $$$

Experience Champers – where a special combination of delicious food, consistently good service with romantic picturesque views of the waterside resides.