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Barbados – Ten tips to enjoy the nightlife in Barbados

Barbados – Ten tips to enjoy the nightlife in Barbados

Barbados nightlife can be as good as it gets. There is something for everyone in Barbados, from reggae to smooth jazz. But to have a truly memorable evening, in a good way, follow these guidelines. Pay attention fellow travelers, then put on your dancing shoes and get out there!

1. Know what you want. Select your type of enjoyment and do some research. If you like jazz, reggae or rock, get informed to discover the best type of evening. Nice dinner and a ride on the waves? A chilled out chilled out night with calm music and good conversation? It’s your choice.

2. Dress a little more formally than you would at a beach resort in the United States. As part of the British Commonwealth, more conservative dress is required: dresses or trousers for women and collared shirts for men; no cut off jeans. And no camouflage-print material: it’s illegal in Barbados.

3. Decide your location. West Coast? South coast? Generally speaking, these are your options. The West Coast centers around Holetown, where First and Second Streets have their own collection of restaurants and bars, but also radiate out into other offbeat places that can be fun. On the south shore, you’ll probably end up at St. Lawrence Gap or Oistins, each with its own personality and entertainment options.

4. Plan the night. A good night is usually a planned night, even if those plans are flexible enough for the wonderful opportunities that may arise. Just dancing? Snacks and dancing? Hang out in charming local pubs (called “rum shops”)? Full dinner? Or you can do it all at The Plantation, where entertainment, dining and dancing go hand in hand.

5. Choose your companions well. Good friends make a good night. You may want to invite some people you met at your hotel or apartment. Or maybe you just want to be a romantic partner for the night. But use common sense when inviting obvious hangers-on, be they locals or tourists. You want a great experience with no regrets later. This mainly applies to single female travellers, who may fall prey to insincere Lotharios.

6. Take cash, but don’t show. Most restaurants accept credit cards, but if you’re going from bar to bar, the answer is cash. US dollars are accepted everywhere (at 2 Barbadian dollars each), but local cash is more discreet. And don’t let strangers see how much you’ve got. Our experience is that Bajans are overwhelmingly honest, but they are human after all.

7. Always know where you are. If you are going to take a taxi, know what part of the island you are in and where to catch a taxi back when you are ready. Barbados taxi drivers are nice people, but you want to be able to find one and give directions, even after a night out enjoying the country’s excellent rum.

8. Make a plan to get back to your hotel or condo. driving? Get some exercise by retracing your route, as roads are not well marked in Barbados. Walking? Please note some benchmarks. If you plan to end the night in the action-packed historic St. Lawrence Gap (easy if you’re staying there), there’s a good security presence most of the night.

9. Barbados is a generally safe island, and you’ll want to explore every inch of it, but don’t be stupid. Stay away from the beaches at night.

10. Watch your rum intake. The rum was created in Barbados; Mount Gay is famous all over the world. But surprise you in our famous rum punch and mojitos.

Enjoy Barbados! The fun on our white sand beaches during the day and in our clubs at night is second to none.

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