Accommodation

ACCOMMODATION

The Organising Committee will not be arranging accommodation for participants. It is, therefore, up to each participant to make his/her own arrangements in this regard.

Options:

As a prime tourist destination, there are many fine hotels to be found both on the South Coast (further away from campus - rather too far to be practicable to attend the Symposium) and the West Coast (closer to campus). A fairly comprehensive and recent list of hotels, guesthouses, and apartments (together with an indication of their location and rates) may be found here.

Here are a few properties fairly close to the campus:

    • Paradise Villas (self-catering apartments; sharing is a possibility, no credit card facilities)

    • Rossomar Guest House (self-catering apartments; sharing is a possibility)

    • Walmer Lodge (self-catering apartments; sharing is a possibility)

If you wish to make enquiries, please use the e-mail address or phone provided or the links at barbados.org.

Please note that UWI does not have funds to assist participants with either travel or accommodation costs. UWI students may have access to some internal awards to assist with their participation. Such persons should contact the local office of the School for Graduate Studies and Research.

SOME USEFUL INFORMATION

ARRIVING IN BARBADOS:

Taxis: It is recommended that you use the Authorised Airport taxi service, which is located as you exit arrivals. Fares (in US$) to: St. Lawrence $15.50; Bridgetown Harbour $23; Garrison Savannah $18.50; Prospect/Cave Hill $26.50; Holetown/Sunset Crest $29.

GETTIN AROUND:

Bus fare is BB$2.00 (US$1.00).

There are three types of public bus services operating in Barbados:

· The Government-owned Barbados Transport Board is a blue bus with a yellow stripe (you need exact change).

· Minibuses are yellow with a blue stripe.

· Route Taxis or ZRs are a white maxi taxi with a maroon stripe.

Private:

A number of taxi services are available and may be sourced in the local telephone directory. Your hotel reception can also assist you with the closest taxi service available.