Things to do in Barbados

Where to go in Barbados, when to visit, and what a trip costs.

Places to visit in Barbados

When flights to each destination are cheapest.

Bridgetown: The cheapest months to fly to Bridgetown are September and October (low season, hurricane fringe), when round-trip fares from US hubs can be 30-40% lower than the December-April peak winter season. Flying Tuesday or Wednesday versus Friday or Sunday typically saves an additional $50-80 per ticket.

A day on the ground for one person travelling alone, before flights: somewhere to sleep, food, something to do and getting around.

Set your dates, budget and home airport on any destination below for a total that includes flights.

Accra Beach (Rockley Beach) Wide public beach with calm water, no entry fee, and plenty of local energy
Bridgetown City Walk Stroll Heroes Square, the Careenage waterfront, and Parliament Buildings at your own pace
St. Nicholas Abbey Great House Grounds Wander the 17th-century plantation exterior and gardens for free before optional paid tours
Barbados Museum & Historical Society Rotating exhibits on Bajan history and culture in a former British military prison
Bathsheba Beach Wild Atlantic surf beach on the east coast beloved by locals for tide pools and dramatic scenery

Oistins Fish Fry Stalls, Grilled flying fish with macaroni pie and festival bread Plates $8-12
Chefette, Rotisserie chicken meal or Bajan roti wrap Plates $5-9
Brown Sugar Restaurant Lunch Buffet, Full Bajan buffet with cou-cou, stews, and pudding and souse Plates $15-20