Affordable options for Barbados

Hi there, we'd love to visit Barbados in March 2026... or April.... It's quite expensive, so I could really use your advice on hotels, etc. We're a couple in our fifties, laid-back but not too much 😄 We’re skipping all-inclusive places since we don’t have breakfast, so they’re not worth it for us. Any tips are welcome! Thanks

Hi, March and April are peak tourist season. Prices are at their highest. And Barbados has historically been a high-end destination for British tourists. I’d recommend looking in the south first—there’s a lot of choice, with plenty of restaurants. You can sign up on hotel websites, as they often offer promotional rates. Public transport is cheap, and you can eat affordably. You can hire a private taxi for the day and tour the island. Distillery tours cost extra, and boat trips have American-style prices.