Holetown Insider Tips

Before you visit Holetown it may be worth learning its customs and traditions to avoid any awkward or embarrassing moments with the locals. lowcostholidays.com has prepared a short list of hints and tips to help your holiday run as smoothly as possible.

When is the best time to go?

Barbados as a whole has over 8 hours of sunshine all year round, perfect weather for relaxing on a tropical beach. The wet season is from July to November and during this time tropical storms and hurricanes are not uncommon. Always check the forecast before you decide to visit if you plan to travel during the wet season.

Spectacular days out

Nothing beats exploring shipwrecks at the bottom of the ocean while navigating schools of multi-coloured fish. Head to Carlisle Bay, just outside Holetown, to begin your very own diving adventure.

Hidden Gems

Every February for one week only carnival comes to Holetown. The Holetown carnival has been running for 35 years involves everything we’ve come to know and love about Barbados; calypso and gospel music, folk dancing and locally sourced foods and beverages.

How’s the shopping?

Only a 20 minute journey from Holetown the capital of Bridgetown is home to several large malls, as well as a Chattel shopping village. This is a mix of air conditioned malls and more traditional ‘Chattel house’ style shops which sell local arts and crafts, souvenirs and clothing.

Get in with the locals

As a former British colony the etiquette code is very similar to Britain itself, just remember you manners and a big smile and you should be fine, but be sure to remember the following:

• Avoid tap water and iced drinks
• A 10-15% service charge is usually added on to the bill but feel free to tip individual waiters if you’ve experienced exceptional service
• Last of all remember to pack the sun cream as temperatures easily top 35 degrees Celsius