Off to Barbados on Monday 12 Aug...

[Vvroom]

Evening chaps,

Mrs Vroom and my bad self are off to St James' for 2 weeks of all inclusive idleness. That said, we'd like a few nice things to do.

I've booked the Cliff and Daphne's but tell me of other places I shouldn't miss- for food, sights, activities etc. :

Thanks!

Vvroom

[Scooby Mike]

Maybe hire a car and head over the east of the island and hit the Soup Bowl Surf Shack at Bathsheba? It's pretty cool to see the 'other' side of Barbados which is so different from the white sandy beaches on the west coast.

Both times we've been there we have been out on Heatwave for an afternoon cruising about and swimming with turtles etc. It's a very pleasant way to spent a few hours.

[TeeRev]

One of my most favourite things to do in Barbados is the Friday night Fish Fry at Oistins. What was originally just for locals is a bit touristy these days but I just love the whole busy atmosphere and vibe there.

It's particularly good to go in a group, you find somewhere to sit, get your booze from the shop then from one of the stalls choose your fresh fish which is fried or grilled while you wait and is delicious with all the other stuff like macaroni and sauces.

Don't miss the older locals doing their open air dancing, it's a bit like a cross between a tea dance and a jive contest, they all dress up and it's great to watch as they all try to out-style each other.

[LuS1fer]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-1QdtGxgYk