What is Barbados like at Christmas?


What is Barbados like at Christmas? Christmas time is a beautiful time to visit the island, as many business and homes decorate for the holidays. The capital city Bridgetown is lit up in red and green while the roundabouts portray different Christmas themes. A “Christmas drive” to see the lights is a tradition for many. Christmas Music!


What is the most popular dessert of Barbados?

For those with a sweet tooth, here are 5 of the best sweet delicacies of Barbados.
  • 1.) Tamarind Balls. This sweet treat is made with tamarind fruits and cane sugar rolled into a ball. ...
  • 2.) Sugar Cakes. Contrary to the name, sugar cakes aren't cakes at all. ...
  • 3.) Nut Cakes. ...
  • 4.) Jam Puffs. ...
  • 5.) Sno-Cones.


Is Barbados hot in December?

In December the weather is a bit cooler reaching a high of 29°C / 84°F during the day and dipping to a pleasant 23°C / 73°F at night. December is considerably drier than November and October, leading nicely into the official start of the dry season in January.


Is Barbados too expensive?

The Caribbean island of Barbados has a reputation of being a playground for the rich and famous, so it doesn't exactly spring to mind as an affordable holiday destination. However, after spending 10 days there on a shoestring we discovered that it is entirely possible to travel to Barbados on a budget.


Is Barbados good to visit in December?

The best time to visit Barbados is winter through spring, from December to April. Barbados is generally warm and sunny, enjoying 3,000 hours of sunshine annually, with relatively mild temperatures. Only about five degrees separate the year-round high temperatures.


What do Barbadians eat for Christmas?

The Bajan Christmas Menu Traditional Christmas lunch in Barbados usually consists of dishes like green peas and rice, baked chicken and turkey, pork, glazed ham, roast beef, lamb, and 'jug jug'.


Is Barbados friendly to tourists?

Yes, Barbados is known for being the Caribbean island with the most return visitors, and this is partly due to the friendliness of the locals.


Which is the nicest part of Barbados?

We recommend staying in the Holetown area, where you'll find stunning beaches and a wonderful boardwalk for strolling. You'll love dining at the excellent cafes, beach bars and world-class restaurants. Holetown is right on the main bus route so you can easily get out to explore the island.


How many days in Barbados is enough?

Even though this will give you a enough time to visit one or two places on the island, it really isn't enough time to do the island justice. Personally, when planning a trip to Barbados, I would say 5 days minimum, but 7 days in Barbados is the perfect amount of time.


Is Barbados a luxury holiday?

Barbados is a Caribbean island known for its white-sand beaches and luxury resorts.