Barbados’ Best: Travel Guide

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About this app

BARBADOS’ BEST is the ideal digital travel guide to this Caribbean island. Written by a pro-author it explores all parts of the ISLAND; suggests ITINERARIES; details dozens of SIGHTS and ACTIVITIES; then suggests great spots to EAT. All content (160+ points-of-interest/270+ pics) is original.

A favourite Caribbean travel destination, Barbados offers a lot more than gorgeous beaches, sea turtles, water sports and rum. Or does it? Find out in this comprehensive trip planner.

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★The FREE version of this app has access restrictions (online only and max 5 entries/day). A SINGLE, one-off PURCHASE removes all restrictions; allows access to all content offline; and includes free future content updates. Published by TouchScreenTravels.com: Travel guides for the digital age.★
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BARBADOS’ BEST starts with essential TRIP-PLANNING information – including tips on ACCOMMODATION, FESTIVALS and TRANSPORT.

An ISLAND section begins by introducing all the key regions and towns to make orientation easy.

Then, an ITINERARIES and TOURS section suggests how you might start to explore the island, and includes an easy-to-follow walking tour of the main city, Bridgetown.

You’ll find all you need to enjoy the best of the island by theme in the next, INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES, section of the app. Here you’ll find an overview of interests as diverse as finding the best BEACHES; the finest places to sample RUM; an inventory of the WATER SPORTS (catamarans, sailing, diving, snorkelling, SUP, kayaking, surfing); and a thorough section on Barbadian HISTORY.

Other sections include GARDENS & NATURE; HIKING & BIKING; KIDS & FAMILIES, SPECTATOR SPORTS; SPORTS & ACTIVITIES (including golf, horse riding) and VIEWS.

Next, there’s a hand-picked selection of places to EAT & DRINK in a BARS, NIGHTLIFE & DRINKING and a RESTAURANTS section of the app, where you’ll love the many locals’ choices.

Finally, a SHOPS & SHOPPING section should make sure you’ll find the perfect souvenir of your trip.

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APP FEATURE: TRIP ESSENTIALS
Key before-you-go information, including:
• Accommodation
• Costs
• Info, Media & Communications
• Seasons, Festivals & Events
• Transport

APP FEATURE: THE ISLAND
Meet the key destinations:
• Bridgetown
• Central
• The North
• South Coast
• West Coast

APP FEATURE: ITINERARIES & TOURS
An easy-to-follow itinerary & all about tours:
• Tours
• Bridgetown In-a-Day
• Central Barbados In-a-Day
• East Coast In-a-Day
• Northern Barbados In-a-Day

APP FEATURE: INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
Backgrounders and practical advice on:
• Beaches
• Gardens & Nature
• Hiking & Biking
• History
• Kids & Families
• Rum
• Spectator Sports
• Sports & Activities
• Views

APP FEATURE: LISTINGS
Where best to eat, drink, shop & more:
• Bars, Nightlife & Drinking
• Cafés
• Restaurants & Eating
• Shops & Shopping
• Theatre & Cinemas

APP FEATURE: TECHNICAL
• One-click website LINKS.
• One-click PHONE CALLS (on phones).
• NAVIGATE quickly using the app's global search; internal hyperlinks, and its many images.
• LOCATION info (using your device's GPS).
• Detailed MAPS and the ability to ADD YOUR OWN markers.
• Save and share FAVOURITES.
• Easily CONTACT the author.

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CREDITS
• AUTHOR: A travel writer for over 15 years, SARA HUMPHREYS has authored and updated numerous guidebooks, as well as penning articles – on Panama, Namibia, Ecuador and Peru in particular, as well as on other Caribbean destinations. When not travelling, she can be found swinging in a hammock in Barbados.
• ICON: Ariel Pilotto@Unsplash
• FEATURE GRAPHIC: Tom Jur@Unsplash

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REVIEWS & RATINGS
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Ratings and reviews

Wow, what a fantastic App, it has everything we needed during our visit to Barbados. Really useful App with a summary of places to visit, details on places to eat, maps etc. It's clear and concise, with many useful tips for those visiting for the first time, and great for those returning.

This is a great app! It is colourful and clearly organised. It is both comprehensive and simply described. It has persuaded me to go by local bus just to take a look around and meet people. Thanks!

A very comprehensive guide to Barbados, covering all the essentials for the visitor. Having visited the island many times myself, I recognise all of my favourite locations for eating, drinking and entertainment, and some unknown that I will eagerly explore later this year.

What’s new

Minor content update: new Big Weekend info; new beach (West Coast) and two new cafes. A new monument in National Heroes Square in Bridgetown. Removal of Parliament museums and restaurants which have closed. Improved map displays for all entries. Fixed all broken links.