Barbados Dress Code Courtesy of the Wandering Scotsman

If you are heading to Barbados for a trip, whether it is a holiday or pleasure it is imperative that you come prepared with the correct clothes. It kind of gets hot in Barbados all year round and for me having the correct clothes should be an essential part of your planning for your trip.

Barbados Dress Code  Tips:

Beach Wear:

There are no nudist or topless beaches in Barbados, so you will need to bring either a swimming shorts or trunks for the guys and either a bikini or swimsuit for the ladies. Guys if you intend on wearing swimming trunks get a second opinion as to whether you look good in them or if your are going to be laughing stock on the beach. Ladies if you have big belly and need to lose some weight, give the bikini a miss.

As I mentioned earlier there is no topless beaches in Barbados, yet form time to time at the various beaches here, you will see these out of shape 40+ British or American ladies who will every chance they get flash there out of shapes boobs on the beach. I’m not sure if it is some sort of mating ritual to try and attract a rent a man for a few weeks. Here is some free advice, you do not need to flash, you will find a rent a man, no problem, there are lots of them going about, they will find you no matter how out of shape and ugly you are!

Day Wear:

I would say the best clothes you could wear during the day, when you are on trips or tours, is to wear a loose pair of lightweight shorts and a vest, because believe me it gets real hot during the day.

During the day whether at the beach or on trips I would recommend a pair of sunglasses, hat, sun block and suntan lotion. I know from experience that even when the sun isn’t shining, that it is easy to get burnt, if you do not take precautions. Also I think crocs are ideal for footwear, they are great for the both the beach and daytime walking about.

Eveningwear:

The last thing you want to be wearing during the evening in Barbados is a pair of jeans. Guys I would recommend either a nice pair of shorts or lightweight trousers and a loose cotton or linen shirt, and it goes without saying loose boxer shorts. For the ladies what about a lightweight cotton or linen dress, with not much underneath to keep you cool.

If you find a restaurant that expects you to wear a shirt and tie and a jacket, I would recommend that you go find somewhere else to eat.

Even though the temperature cools down a wee bit once the sun has set in Barbados, you have to remember you are in the Caribbean it still stays fairly all the time no matter what the time of the day is.

Business Wear:

If you are on the island for business I would recommend wearing short sleeved shirt and lightweight suit, ladies dress elegantly and make sure your clothes are lightweight.

Always carry a hankie when out at night or on a business meeting, they are great for wiping the sweat from your forehead.

When in Barbados if you dress properly for the heat that you will experience and take the proper precautions to prevent sun damage to your skin, you should have an excellent trip. One last piece of advice that you will have heard a thousand times, drink plenty of cool fruit juices and water to prevent dehydration.

 

Barbados Emergency Phone Numbers

 

When on holiday in Barbados it is a good idea to have a list of the essential emergency telephone numbers just in case they are required.  It is most definitely a good idea to have them before you need them, rather than scrabbling around trying to find the appropriate emergency number when you need it.

Barbados Emergency Phone Numbers:

Police: 211 or 430-7100
Ambulance Service: 511
Fire Service: 311
Barbados Red Cross Ambulance Service: 417- 2727
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, St Michal: 436-6450
FMH Emergency Medical Centre, Belleville, St Michael: 228-6120
Sandy Crest Medical Centre, St James: 419- 4911
Telephone Information: 411

You never know when they may be required so why not print this list off and keep a copy in your wallet or purse when you are visiting Barbados.

For some more great pieces of essential Barbados travel information, read the following articles, Barbados Currency Is Dollars, Of Course It Is  and  Barbados A Caribbean Island Paradise.

Old Stone Jetty, Oh What a Great Place

I took this picture of an old stone jetty at the hotel, which I was staying at St Lawrence Gap in Barbados. I use to love standing on that old ruined jetty watching the waves or the sun setting at the end of the day. For me it is a very special place, it may be on the grounds of the hotel, but there would usually never be very many people at the jetty, so my family and myself would most of the time have it all to ourselves.

What can I say apart from what a place, what a view and that I shall return.

To read all about where The Barbados Blog began, read the first ever article on this blog, A Blog All About Barbados, Is It Really Paradise!

The Desire To Travel Is In the Blood of the Wandering Scotsman

 I may be living in Barbados, which is over 3000 miles from my homeland of Scotland, but I still have a strong desire to travel and explore new lands.  But due to work and the desire to build up a successful business, I will for the  foreseeable future  just have to dream about the many new places that I look forward to visiting.

Because I’m now living in the Caribbean region I plan on over the next few years visiting as many of the islands over here as  I can, such as Dominica, St Lucia, Trinidad, Bahamas, Turks & Cacaos and many more.

Until I have the time to explore the rest of what the Caribbean has to offer I will have to content myself with inspirational travel quotes from people that truly understand the benefits and life enhancing experiences that are gained from traveling.  I for one truly understand the importance of traveling and it is most certainly in my blood to go and experience new places, people and environments.

Here are some well known travel quotations that I find inspirational:

1. “Travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.” - Miriam Beard

2. “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” - Helen Keller

3. “One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.” - Henry Miller

4. “A journey is like marriage. The certain way to be wrong is to think you control it.” - John Steinbeck

5. “If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home.” - James Michener

6. “Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and celebrate the journey.” - Fitzhugh Mullan

7. “Like all great travelers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen.” - Benjamin Disraeli

8. “We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.” - Jawaharal Nehru

9. “Wandering re-establishes the original harmony which once existed between man and the universe.”  - Anatole France

10. “All the pathos and irony of leaving one’s youth behind is thus implicit in every joyous moment of travel: one knows that the first joy can never be recovered, and the wise traveler learns not to repeat successes but tries new places all the time.” - Paul Fussel

I know at some point in the future I will have my business at a level which will give me the time and income to travel when I desire too. The Wandering Scotsman will soon be back on his travels enjoying life to the max.

For some more inspirational quotations  as according to the Wandering Scotsman, 10 Inspirational Travel Quotations’s To Inspire You.