Barbados: What YOU will LOVE and what you won't!
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yesssss bajanvincy gyalzzz!!
Dog fight
@@debraadams9019 my dear I'm from Nigeria but I live in UAE Dubai but I'm planning to relocate to barbados please can you tell me how to go about it
I live in Barbados and I totally agree with all of the things that you said!!!
Please give me your watssap number
Nadia Towirta me?
Emma your lying your a white and blonde
FlyBoyZay FlyBoyZay lmaaoooo we have white people in bim
@@zayzanotti1399 there's white people who were born and raised in barbados. White people in barbados is like black people in america. Whites are a minority in Barbados so when u think of the stereotypical Bajan or carribean person u think black.
I love Barbados, but I'm biased. My family is from there. That being said, the bus service SUCKKKKSSSSSSS.
In the south near Dover it's pretty decent. Sorry you had trouble tho lol
yepp they pack you in the zedar
You people complain to much then stay in America where your comfortable geez
Liz Neptune “ZR”. A ZR is a route taxi, it’s privately owned public transportation.
BeepBus (.com) will help next time! At least you'll know when the bus is coming! iOS and Android so you're set!
That moment the dogs started to fight !!! Hahahaha
check out my latest video "oistins the best fish", I show the video of what they were doing lol
you are spot on......being in the hospitality industry the customer service neeeddddddds to be dealt with.
thanks! hopefully more awareness will lead individuals to change their ways for the good of all lol
Agree 100% That ruined the whole island for me, as it made me feel that as a tourist, I am a second class citizen who's not welcome there.
I couldn't agree more! I was so shocked at how rudely I was treated. The people acted like they couldn't be bothered.
Even the locals complain about the customer service.
holy shit I'm like you but trini born and #1 dislike shit I go to a jamaican store nearby me in america and I always assumed it was a yankee thing or a black vs non black thing. Glad to reconfirm that naw, west Indians just have a shit ass tradition of service and retail 😅😅
Well thank you for visiting 🙏❤️
Thanks for having me!!
Customer service can always be improved but we are not as good as others at putting on a show. One thing you will get is a real and genuine response to any situation.
I don't think that's a fair response. No need to put on a show but you should be friendly and approachable when you are serving people food and so that they will come back to your business. I don't want a stranger who is mad at me handling my food. No one wants to go eat at a restaurant where the staff acts as though you are a burden. We're giving you our money, have a baseline of kindness.
I accidentally stumbled across this video and I'm very thankful for it. I'm a Bajan and I found this video to be incredibly accurate. Everything said here is correct, especially the customer service and time issues. Although that is a downside I rather not promote but we do definitely need to do better.
Thanks for watching! Barbados has way more upsides and I can’t wait to go back.
Dude thanks sooooo much for posting this. My wife is from there and has declared "The Robert family is moving to Barbados!" I'm from Houston and only took a cruise there so.....CULTURE SHOCK
Yes it will be... but you will love it!! Thanks for watching!!
Goodnight
Hi Liz. Thanks so much for doing this video. I can't wait to get there. What's up with those dogs?LOL How about the buses? Do they run pretty regularly? Is there an abundance of organics on the Island? I don't go out to eat much anymore, prefer to do my own cooking. Occasionally I will go out to eat. Thanks again Liz.
Lol it sounds vicious but they were playing... I would say the buses run "regularly" depending on where you are. I've heard many stories about waiting for a bus that never comes (like in the country or in the night like 9 or 10). Fortunately I'm on the south coast aka a very commercial part of the island so there is a lot of public transportation. You'll have a lot of opportunity to get food and veggies to cook for yourself! However whether it's organic or not, I'm not sure. It's not like in the states where things are labeled and certified. I see things marked as "imported" but not organic. Who knows where that sh*t comes from?! I'm also almost certain Barbados has worked out a deal with the devil um.. I mean Monsanto, the world's biggest GMO seed provider.
That damn Monsanto, UGH!
I wish my grandparents never left there..than I would of been born there...things are so much better now from the last 50 years.
I wish I was born there too, low key haha
Yeah Liz, that Island time is going to kill me,lol. That is something I will have to work on getting use to when I visit, especially if I decide to live there. I am such a punctual person. I will have to adapt.
The thing is sis, they're SUPPOSED to close at the said time but like you said the customer service is horrible. They be ready to go home trust meh
I get it... but if you close at 3:45 (or whatever time it was) then change the sign.
I'd like to meet Barbados someday...
You will!!! Keep trying!!
You'd like to meet a country?
@@MM-gp9mb actually I mean I would like to go to Barbados I'd like to see Barbados... to visit a country... sometimes I committing some mistakes because I'm not a Native speaker
Some things never change we went there 30 years ago and it was the same complaints! I've been to several other but they have a small island complex!
Dang, sorry to hear that. Hope they can get their act together... Afraid it might take gentrification tho smh
Im from st.lucia and honestly i dont like the weather. Its wayyyy too hot. I get headaches when i get out in the sun
oh man that sucks.. i get headaches in the cold and my teeth hurt.
I agree with you 100% my girl I am a Barbadian
sup bajan!!! thanks for watching!!
As an infrequent traveller to BDos, over 30 years, you're bang on with the likes/dislikes. With the exception of the Merrymen being no more, BDos hasn't changed in the last 30 years and as it works, its not likely to change in the next 30.
wow.. that's very interesting, a little sad though lol
Thanks for your visit.
i will return!!
lol customer service in St. Vincent is just as baddd. I thought the worse thing was gonna be the ZRs (which i had a love hate rship with). I lived in Barbados for 3 years and never had any chinese food..ever! Will try next time i go.
+Joie Parris really? That's sad lol I didn't really get a chance to have any service experience when I went to st Vincent. Definitely make sure you try the Chinese next time!!
Awesome ❤
Lovely place one day I will visit
hope so!!
Yes i agree the customer service here is shit, especially at the Accra Spa and Beach hotel, i am staying there at the moment and i regret it. I got my pandora ring stollen they came and take a statement, and i have not seen them or hear anything. The money here worth nothing and everything is so expensive.
sorry you're having that experience!! :(
I am so serious, I have to be here in my country for another yr n a half Barbados is going to be my next address, lived in US very long, I moved back to my country now I have to move again, so Barbados here I come
lucky you! I want to move back myself
Visiting here in June 😍😍
You’re going to love itttttt
@@LizNeptune I hope so
Instant follow ...and i genuinely love u 😍😍😍😍🤦🏾♂️
thank you1! thanks for watching!
Is finding jobs easy there and how is the rent per month
I was able to find a job quickly because a friend hooked me up. There are a lot of foreigners working under the table in Barbados, I don't think it would be hard. Now whether the pay is a livable wage, that's a different story... Not sure about the rent, other places, but where I was staying was very reasonable for a 3 bedroom and large yard. Then again, I'm coming from NYC so most things are reasonable to me!
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Lol the lack of customer service is exactly why I HATE Barbados, hotel staff do not even make eye contact when talking to you
woah woah hate is such a strong word lol just ignore them.
@@LizNeptune I have had a series of bad experience with customer service in Barbados, where I come from it usually is unacceptable
It's so cool that you come from an American culture but you have a slight Barbadian accent...
Lol my family are bajans and at this time I was living in barbados
@@LizNeptune I think you said something about your fam being Bajan. Do you plan on going back?
Yup I do... hopefully in the next couple months
I'm coming in July. Any special going on then??
Well it's the summertime so lots of fetes and stuff. Not sure of anything in particular tho.
Great vid... LOL @ your spelling of ZR - "Zedar" 3:59 🤣🤣🤣
yeahhh lmaoo in the USA we say the letter Z like "ZEE" so when people said ZR I thought it was "zedar" lol never inquired about it.
Because somebody would say Z-R Lolol not knowing we say Zed for Z
i am from barbados
you are lucky chucky
I'll be there June 19-sept 6th and I feel I will beat someone due to customer service this year 😂😂😂😂 pray for me
cuh dear.. don't beat anyone! lmao
Her skin is beautiful
thank you!!
Hey will you be in barbados for cropover 2018
No unfortunately not!
Wow isn't it sad I KNEW that the 1st dislike would be CUSTOMER SERVICE!!! It's non-existent 90% of the time smh And I'm a Barbadian....
lol see you already know.. everyone already knows lmao
It's really SAD that 90 percent of the comments say the same thing HORRIBLE SERVICES
My girl got jokes! We public transportation shitty as ass. If you in St. Michael or Christ Church you good because there are multiple overlapping routes there so you guaranteed a bus. But the further north you go and if you live in parishes like St. Philip, At. John, St. Andrew or St. Jospeh - in the country - you're lucky if you've only been waiting an hour for a bus.
Yes that's true lol
I'm staying in Christ Church and I take the van. No problems here.
Stand and wait
DON'T even get me started with lime that internet provider
I must admit, the internet is downright awful sometimes. But to barbados' credit, wifi is basically everywhere!
At least it not cable and wutless anymore 😂
Hi. You're so right about the customer service. It really sucks, you're either stuck waiting for ages to be served, or you're served with a twisted smile.
It's true. I hate to admit it, as I'm a Barbadian (Bajan).
This is true for all English, Spanish, French, Dutch speaking Caribbean culture. The vibe is very cold and relaxed. There is no sense of urgency, people leave their homes at 8am to get to work for 8am.
This video is spot on! Everyone knows the likes, but the dislikes were on point too. The customer service thing is a real problem, and I'm from there! There's almost a sense of resentment from some of those in the service industry, like they have a chip in their shoulder. Bajans need to understand that with more competition now, their friendliness is their meal ticket.
+TdotSoul thanks for watching!
Glad locals are starting to realize customer service on the island is an issue that needs to be dealt with. They really DO need to start treating their tourists better. I also got a strong impression of resentment, especially from those in the restaurant industry. It's like they're doing you a HUGE favor by serving you.
Please give me your watssap number
Not sure how more competition effects it. Great serving skills and they could make some serious coin on the island. Perhaps owners and managers might try leading by example, earning the right to demand professionalism, but $$$ is still the best incetive...THEN it would be competitive!
As a fellow Bajan, I totally agree. Being accustomed to poor service here, when I visited the US back in 1980 the first thing that struck me on visiting their stores was their awesome customer service.
lol at 'very safe' after that dog sounded a bit...... :) Cool vid
lol people keep asking about the dogs... in one of my next videos I will show what really was going on lol
Br0wnSgr - It sounds like the dogs had their beef with each other and humans not involved 😂
Found out my great grandmother was bajan this year so I booked a trip and will be going in Feb. Can't wait.
Congrats!!! Being bajan is awesome lol you’ll have a blast!
Video's nice...yuh accent on point! With each of the dislikes, I swore the next would've been the mosquitoes!
+ciabrowne oh gosh yes.. they're annoying for sure
Hey girl, I'm loving your vibes in this video! I have been to Barbados a few times but those visits have always been fairly restricted regarding travelling and actually experiencing the island. This is due to my trips which were family holidays where they tend to prefer staying in the nice hotels and relaxing as opposed to me who would love to get out and explore this beautiful place and meet new people! Do you know of/ could recomend any home stay possibilities? I need to mix things up and get to know the real parts of this beautiful island better, and hopefully make some friends along the way. hoping to come get a slice of this paradise in January 🤞🏽🙏🏽 any advice would be muchly appreciate:D
I have a video called “how I stayed in Mexico for free!” You can utilize the same tools to stay in barbados for ‘free.’ Check it out!
I have cancer its my dream to go there one day when am better x
I’m sorry to hear that! Definitely go there as soon as you can! George Washington visited barbados many times when he was sick, they believed the tropics had healing powers!!
I will be looking for you
Awww, I believe you will, I'll bring you a cab at the airport... jk, to expensive, unless you give me money, I live in Barbados and I would love to go to 🧀Paris🥐 or 🍔Canada🌭.
Michelle- praying for u sis!!
Mae Sams thankyou so much x
When you stopped and watched the dogs run bye I fkn died 😂
haha they are 2 crazy fools!!
This video is the Truth 💯 ... I'm from 🇧🇧 and I've lived in the 🇺🇸 and traveled to other countries.... Barbados have the worst customer service... Employees be acting like you be begging them to spend your own money that's gonna pay them!!!
sooo true lol thanks for stopping by!
It's so true
True
Your skin is beautiful. Absolutely flawless and glowing.
thank you!!
I personally hate the commercialization/serialization of Barbados
its getting a bit out of hand, I must admit.
trouble is..without hotels and restuarants and commercialization you have a shitty economy. They are already billions in debt.
@@michaelbeerbados3291 is it really Barbados in debt are you sure
I loved Barbados, however my least favorite thing was the solicitation, I guess I just looked too much like a tourist lol. People always trying to sell me something for an arm and a leg.
Yeah it happens.. but if you hate that in barbados you’ll faint in Mexico.. it’s nearly every 10 minutes when you go out in Mexico!!
Mexico is really bad for that.
Seriously great video. And girrrrlll....your skin! It's fabulous!
wow, thank you! and thanks for watching!!
Everything that you said is 100% true ! I'm so bummed that I didn't shout you when I saw you at Kadooment 😭
gyallll... next time i come i having some kind of meetup event... we'll meet then!!
You're spot on regarding poor customer service. I often experience it while shopping here. Over the years, we've occasionally had advertising campaigns to correct it. But that strategy has mostly failed. Perhaps Bajans need to travel abroad more to experience what customer service should be like.
Advertising campaigns? Really? Lol wow
You are correct the customer service is ducking awful
It could def use some improvements!
I love Barbados! I'd love to go to Barbados with my friends and my families.
oh you definitely must go!!
Liz Neptune Of course, I'd definitely go to Barbados.
Loved ur video. U hit it spit on . The customer service I think comes from the younger folks employed n don't like their jobs or feel they rnt getting paid enuff , always looking like " I shud b home " not looking for a living n these ppl bothering me. But bajans r generally very friendly ppl chk Q limes n see wen d guy ask wat visitors like mostly abt b'dos they reply the ppl first , even before the sun, sea n sand now. So it's the minority who behaved like that n mostly the younger folks. We need to work on them cuz we bajans can get that treatment to not only tourist.
Liz is Barbados a predominantly black/African country. Is there a lot a racism there like South Africa?
yes it is predominantly black/african. No there is not a lot of racism, at least not on the surface, or in your face. I did notice there is some segregation though when it comes to white bajans who have money vs everyone else. Most people don't seem to talk about race at all tho, in my experiences. Definitely not as much as in the states, not sure about SA.
Check out my latest travel vlog! Barbados Cropover 2018 ua-cam.com/video/Kp4N2ekYMOE/v-deo.html
will do!!
We are the most beautiful Caribbean island
that remains to be seen.. but as of now, yes!!
Not really. Used to be Antigua.
SecretaryOfState You said used to I'm talking about now😂😂
That's what I heard too.
Javon Ramsay that's an opinion
We bajans love to "wuk up"...could be the simplest beat with "riddim" and we're ready to party and get "on bad",trust me we know how to make your waist work and dont worry we are good teachers when it comes to partying
Crop over???? I may just have to make my way to Barbados now!!! Just know they call me Ms. FETE!!! LOL naw jk but I do love the soca parties! Hopefully I spelled crop over correctly. Are you going to post that video???
Oh yes, if you are a fete queen you will love it!! You spelled it correctly. I will be posting that video, coming soon! Subscribe so you can be notified! :)
just subscribed! excellent editing skills by the way your footage is really good. But can't wait for that video 😊
Thank you! I'm about to post a video about Oistin's in a few. The crop over video will be next!
Liz Neptune heck yea!!! when I go to Canada in August I may upload a video about Caribbean! I told you I'm the fete queen! just gotta make my way around the world 😂😂
good video,please wanna meet
🇧🇧 Congratulations on becoming a Republic! 🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊
Yessss 👏🏽👏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
I was going to say you're spot on with the customer service part, but somebody has already beaten me to it below lol anyways check out some of my Barbados videos ;) hope you like
I will!!
It's ironic about customer service needing improvement in Barbados, as tourism is the #1 leading industry there. Barbados is a unique place to visit. Try to get off the beaten paths if possible to experience more of the personal culture.
you looking at the dogs acting up made me laugh out loud lolol
I've heard the same thing about African . Why is customer service an issue unless you're on a resort
Maybe not regulated! Who knows
As for the customer service? I find that bajan WOMEN have an issue with American women. The men are very polite to us. I guess they feel as though we are coming to take their men. Only when I informed a few of the ladies at the resort where we stayed that my grandparents are bajan, Christ Church and St.Phillips raised, and that we were there visiting family did they warm up to me. Somewhat...lol
I can somewhat relate to this comment lol
You are unfortunately correct. Some local ladies here seem to feel threatened. & I'm a Bajan.
Girl, you spot on! And it starts at Immigration and Customs.
Lmao customs made me cry once, they were being mean 😂😂
Customer service is overrated. I never understood why people complain about it. I love Barbados already even the negatives. What a country. Sound like life there. Wonderful. 😗😗😗
life in barbados is pretty awesome.. i don't think customer service is overrated tho. I shouldn't feel like I'm bothering you or unwanted purchasing food at your restaurant. You have to experience it to understand I guess lol it's unlike anywhere else.
@@LizNeptune I understand. But only people born and grown up in western develope countries I often hear talk about lack of customer service in less developed countries. I am Jamaican born and bread even though I live in the States. Customers service never bother me. I buy what I want and I am out of there, unless some one go out of their way to be rude to me.
Love, love, love...even the dislikes.
Omg you're from NY? Me too! I'm trying to either move to BDS or stay for 3-6 months to just get a break from NYC, change in scenery, YOLO.
What do you do for work while in 🇧🇧? Need some help finding work while staying there. Thanks a million.
yes im from NYC! You should definitely try and get out of NYC, I of course would recommend skipping over winter if you can lol I worked at an art galler, hookup from a friend of a friend. Ask around while you're there, you'll find something!
come and take me along to barbados Wilnecia Rochester
come and take me along to barbados Wilnecia Rochester
As a proud barbadian man I approve of this list
Thank you!! 😂😂
Omg !! Your personality is everything ❤️😌 I hope I can come visit as well !! My boyfriend actually from there it’ll be nice to go to his hometown
Thank you!!! You should definitely go and visit!!
So....let's say I'm in the Bridgetown Area....what beach? what classic beach bar do I want to go to?
Check out the boatyard
@@LizNeptune thank you. I was thinking of going to Browns Beach, the Boatyard is right there!
You are correct about customer service. Non existent in Shops and at the airport. A smile is even a rarity there!!
Hi Liz. I think you've done a great job! You've only just scratched the surface though.
I hope you will have and take the opportunity to build on your very good initial work by doing an analysis of Barbadians' work ethic, for example. This is linked to the poor service ethic that you've experienced.
A proper analysis could involve interviews with Barbadian trade unionists, employers, and, of course, some of the "offending" workers.
It would also be worth your while to visit the Cave Hill Campus of the University of the West Indies and speak to some of the academics there about how the island's slavery past is interpreted, 'negotiated' and to some extent perpetuated by the trade unionists, politicians, religious clerics, business people and other entities...
Sounds like a bit too much?
It's entirely up to you luv.
Peace
Yeah I imagine that it goes pretty deep, unfortunately the subject doesn't interest me farther than this. I do plan on visiting cave hill though to speak to some academics but for a video on a different topic. next time I go, I will do that.. thanks for watching!!
@Junior Campbell Please do tell us about Barbadians' work ethic...
you mention American culture, What kind of culture is that???
There is massive amounts of information on the internet about the culture, customs, food, music, films, people, clothing, history and language of the United States. Check it out! Thanks for watching!
Lmao
Love love love Barbados! The 2 dollar vans is a great way to get around hop on hop off style. My favorite is hanging on the beach and seeing the sea turtles come in. My least favorite is that fresh greens and salads wasn’t that easy to come by or fairly expensive.
yeah i like the vans too... its nice to go to Carlisle bay and swim with the turtles. and yes, it was a bit expensive to buy salad materials.
I love Barbados too.❤❤❤
Yesss ❤️❤️❤️
Problem is that the island has changed Big Time,reason being thanks to my blacks brothers in America with their rap and hiphop music. which not only Barbados but has influenced nearly the whole world,with gangster music and black women like Beyonce shaking her ass off half naked(a lot to be said for our black women and a bad influence) the younger generation has NO chance,the amount of killing that's goes on out there and GUN crime is unbelievable the crime rate is well high,the tourist industry is the main industry so no one shows the crap that happens in the ghetto ( poor areas) however in saying this if you have loads of money you can live a good normal life in high society areas, as these places are highly protected ( police will be always on your side as long as you have loads of money) all in all its a shame that Barbados is now like mini New York,money rules over there so for a good life over there that's what you will need,there are some lovely people living there still but they are all old school, its one of the most Beautiful islands in the whole world where we live trust me on this, but its way to small to be so full of corruption and this is how it is. Most if the younger generation want to be so called gangster's, so you might want to stay off the block's if you get where I'm coming from and everything is extortionate so unfortunately this is how it is. Peace.
How are the Black Girls about dating white guys there? I have seen the most beautiful woman there. Including you, your amazing. Any advice???? Thanks....
You wouldn't really see a black girl dating a white guy here. It's pretty rare, worldwide too
This is it. The perfect video to describe Barbados. I’m from here and I pretty much agree with every point you made! 10/10
wow what a compliment! thank you so much!
I think retirement to Barbados can be a good choice.
It would be nice!!
Can you speak without cursing.
I will try harder not to next fucking time.
That was a turn off for me too otherwise a good video
Liz Neptune i love it
Ok so im not the richest person..to say the least but interested..VERY interested in the 12 month stamp, initiating a permanent move. I believe i heard you say you worked for US when living there. Did you tele-work? What kind of work do you do, if you dont mind me asking? Im trying to figure out the best type of work to afford just a decent lifestyle. Nothing major
Look for some online work in your field... something, anything. I'm a filmmaker and photographer, editor.
No wayy, I went Barbados recently & the customer service was spot onnn! - Loved this vid, I wanna go back so bad!!
tell me about it!
No there no customer service here
Kyra Wills if you're white u get bttr treatment
@@daniaa1602 yay...make verything about race !!! loser
@@michaelbeerbados3291 Its the sad truth though. Here in Barbados white tourists are treated better
I love Barbados. Being half bajan feels good to know background. Going back someday I like to go dance cruises and the caves that nice. I was young but can remember going to attractions. See family is good but sometimes you do want to send it on your own. They followed you. They act your vacation is there. But Bajans are fun and like to party.
Yeahhh sometimes you gotta just be on your own!!
I loved Barbados, it was absolutely beautiful . Nature was stunning. Only everywhere we went they wanted tips. Just went into a convenience store and they wanted tips. We asked someone where the best spot would be to see the sea turtles come in the guy pointed down the dock area and then said they wanted tips for the help. Beautiful place but the customer service was horrible.
Yes very beautiful... hmm, people definitely have asked me for money or to buy them stuff but not asking for tips everywhere. If you looked real touristy, they were probably trying to hustle you lol yeah customer service is a mess.
I'm afraid your accent did you in. In my experience, Bajans (Barbadians) don't do that to fellow Bajans.
WTF! The dogs! What is it a turf war going on with them? lol. Worst than gangs.
absolutely lol the dogs here the most territorial i've ever seen.. most likely because they never get walked and only live on the property. it's expected!
Places like Barbados have the best weather in the world. I'm so envious of the people that live there. Here in the UK it's just freezing cold and rain and the only time people are happy is during the 4 months when we actually get sunshine and warm weather. I really can relate to the climate as it is exactly like the UK's summer climate 25 - 30c every day.
i know the feeling!! I'm really not looking to the cold weather coming to NYC very soon. I wish I was back in barbados!!
Bajan complain about the heat every time from June (which the begin of Hurricane season) to late September(when the rain start falling more and tropical depression pass more).
Barbados hot like fucking fire B dont come with that shit. Spent few yrs in barbados and elft roast like breadfruit go JA for 3 weeks in December and left nice and cool. Complexion clean like Jesus heart. Best weather what! U need a balance too fuckin hot stop living in denial! Thats like me denying that Jamaican violent who the fuck would i be fooling? Steups puhlz!
Hey Liz..bang on description of my fav island ever. Yup service is usually great or terrible with little standards to balance it out, but saying that, I have never been to a Caribbean island that is as polite and proper as BDS. Maybe it's British occupancy (and it's influence still) brought an old world English attitude that actually blends well with the Island smoothness. The majority of populated areas are very safe to walk at night but like anywhere, best to walk smart (couples/groups) and think safe. There are so many new places since you posted this review like Nikki Beach Club in Speighstown which is a chic daytime lunch, chill mixed with beachfront. New restaurants are popping up every year with Salt Cafe on Rockley (Accra) beach being a personal fav as the chef and owner was a longtime big hotel chef and decided to move to her own small and intimate place creating amazing unique dishes. I am returning for my 6th or 7th visit in 2019 and am excited to see what changes have happened to the island since my last trip. Keep up the great reviews and keep digging deeper.
Yes, ive always felt safe walking around barbados (south coast) at night, just have to stay alert and don't make stupid moves... yes i have hear of Nikki Beach, I can't wait to visit there when I go back! Thanks for the tips on the new spots and thanks for watching!!
I'm glad I'm not the only one who was annoyed by their customer service and island time mentality. I went to a restaurant and sat there for 15 minutes, before my order was taken, than after waiting 30 minutes for my food, I lost my patience and left. In another bar, I waited 45 minutes for a hamburger. No one should EVER have to wait THAT long at a restaurant. Than in other places they were rushing us to finish our meal, to make room for other customers, and they seemed to get annoyed if you only ordered one thing. Locals not wanting to give you your change is also an issue. We practically had to BEG for it and in Oistins us and another couple waited 30 minutes for our change, and at Carlisle Beach, we were told we have to drink our beers on the beach, because the restaurant is only for people who order food, even though the place was completely empty. And at the same beach, I stood at a bar for 10 minutes wanting to order a drink, being completely ignored by the waitress, before I finally got fed up and left. To be honest, these experiences ruined the whole island for me, as this behavior came across as extremely rude to me. I also didn't like that people were asking for money for everything and were paranoid about having their picture or video taken, even if they were just in the background. I also agree about the island being ridiculously expensive. It's the most expensive place I've ever been. Maybe because of its status as a British commonwealth. I didn't have an experience like you had with the bank. One lady even reopened a store for us after it closed. I agree 100% with your LOVES, but the island also has it's downside. But I am glad people are starting to wake up and realize that customer service on the island is something that needs to be improved. I get the whole island time mentality, but I agree that if they want to build a strong tourist economy, they need to dump certain aspects of their lifestyle and adjust themselves to cater to the needs of tourists, or that part of the island's economy will collapse.
I'm sorry it was ruined for you, but it's understandable. There are some people that give good customer service, but maybe you didn't get a chance to explore all that much. Sometimes the customer service, or slow moving service gets excessive beyond what is acceptable... they know it though. And I think it will get better. Someone seeing your comment might help people be more patient and attentive next time they go to work.. thanks for watching!!
I had some good customer service, but it was rare. And that's the thing, it got to the point that it just became unacceptable. Hopefully it will, but the last time I posted negative comments about the islanders, I was immediately attacked by both locals and tourists who LOVE the island and accused me of making this stuff up. But other tourists I talked to on the island felt the same way I did. But judging by the comments here, I guess people are starting to realize these aren't isolated incidents.
So sorry you had a bad experience on your vacation. We visit Barbados about once a year and have not had any negative experiences. Last year, I became impatient waiting to be seated in one of the hotel restaurants and decided to leave as I was quite hungry, the concierge asked us what happened as we were leaving, we explained about the long wait, and he immediately returned with us to the restaurant to speak with the manager. You know, There was a perfectly good example for the wait, except they did not inform us. The restaurant provides a personalized service to each customer and the food is freshly prepared. Sometimes there is a reason for the slow service. One, It's not McDonald's and two sometimes tourist need to check their attitude. I've seen tourist behave in ways in the Caribbean that they do not do in Europe. I have been appalled by some of the tourist attidudes especially when they treat service people as though they are less than.
briantravelman there is nothing wrong with our time you came to barbados for the experience and the time is part of it we go to work on time we go to appointments on time but parties dont start on time and its how we like it. If the boat say it leaving at 10pm then that mean it moving at 12-1 am if a party say 7pm then it starting 10 pm but im sorry about the customer service
I was home last August. Went to a shoe store for some shoes. I was completely blown away by the customer service l received from one young man working there. He was amazing! He was quick. He was polite. He smiled genuinely. I asked for the manager so that I could sing the young man's praises. Well, l sang his praises to the manager, and he was like...so? I was stunned. We really must do a better job of actually serving customers in Barbados. Remind fast-food joints that it's actually fast food they're serving. No pep in their step whatsoever. I should not have to wait 45 minutes for a meal in a fast-food restaurant. I let them have an earful on social media when l returned home.
DIDNT YOU HAVE ANOTHER UA-cam CHANNEL? And you had a video about Bajan mothers???
same channel, the video is just private now since the direction of my channel has changed
I'm taking my whole family to Barbados (6 people) for the first time and my wife is going to flip out about the unfriendly service. One of our friend have warn us about it but hearing it from you sure make it true. But we been to many Caribbean islands, how bad can it be. 😬😬😬
lmao! yes well... just tell her to remain calm and breathe lol It's true, but hey, Barbados has loads of redeeming qualities, the food you get being one of them lol. Take it easy and enjoy!
I know how you feel. This was the first place I experienced such disrespectful customer service, and it ruined the whole island for me. I was NOT prepared for it at all, as I had read only positive things about the islanders. Also, be used to people asking for money for EVERYTHING, or yelling at you for taking "their picture" even if they are just in the background. And be prepared for people not wanting to give you your change. Hopefully the ENTIRE Caribbean isn't like that.
I agree. The food was the BEST I've had ANYWHERE and is worth the 45 minute wait. LOL Be sure to check out the Oistins Fish Fry on Friday night. I DO hope you venture beyond the tourist areas of the south and check out the "Other Barbados".
@@briantravelman I like who you title it as the "other Barbados", yes there ain't many club there but the local bars open at different times for events. Sometime the bar close early like 10/12pm.
To be honest, you just need to understand Bajan people. The accent makes Bajan people sound unfriendly. And then there is sort of an impatience to Bajan people as well. But underneath, Bajan people are extremely sweet! Pay one little compliment to someone who may be having a bad day, or who is stressed out, and you'll see their mood change instantly! To be honest, I wouldn't be surprised if workers are treated poorly by their bosses. Bajans love to nitpick at every little thing! So customer service workers, may be stressed out, but it may have nothing to do with you. Believe me. I am Bajan born and raised.
If you go in there already thinking that everyone is going to be rude, and you behave accordingly, you will have a terrible time.
Bajan people have amazing hearts, but the outward disposition belies that.
Great video x
The banks queues can be quite long...
The longer the trip you get into the laid back style. However if you're there for 1 week then it will be difficult to adjust especially if your from a big city.
I'm going in February 2020
Enjoy!! You’re going to have a blast!!
@@LizNeptune
I have learnt to cool my foot as the term goes 😂
Just hit up any public fetes or bus crawls and u gine see partying in Bim
For sureeeee I know
This video was too funny. Especially when the dogs started to fight. I haven't been in so many years but I miss it terribly. I could eat flying fish and drink sorrel every single day! I loved CropOver. I had the best time. I'm looking to go in April for the reggae festival with Buju.
Mannn I wish I could go to the reggae festival sooooo bad!! I’m glad you enjoyed the video.. you def gotta go back soon!!
I was getting ready to fault you, but I can't. A very fair appraisal.
lol i try to be very honest on both positive and negative sides
Girl the Bank is 8-3 Mondays to Thursdays and 8-5 on Fridays, don't know where you got 3.45 from. What strip do we need? You people always talk about us being laid backed and chilled as though we don't have to work our asses off. You come on holiday and think you know all about us. We also have to work pay mortgages, bills, car notes and all the rest. So for us life is more than St Lawrence Gap, dollar vans, Bliss party, Cropover and things like that. How you expect to get things cheaper than US when we have to import things? Customer Service needs to be improved but American lack basic good manners, it always has to be their way, don't talk about the children, some of the most rude and the parents don't seem to see anything wrong with it.
We are only smaller but we have to go through the daily grind of life like people in bigger countries do.
lmaooo damn... calm down... Yes, the bank has listed hours but in my experience they stopped letting people in 15 minutes before they close which is nonsense... I stayed there for 5 months and had a job, would you consider that a "holiday" ?? I didn't say you NEED a strip, pretty sure i just said you didn't have one... so what? I still spent thousands of dollars to go.. I love barbados, don't get so damn triggered. It's a critique... I'm sure if you came to NYC you might have some critiques about the noise, dirtiness, etc.. no big deal.. Customer Service needs to be improved and that's said by MOST travelers to bim including canadians and europeans so don't try and weasel out of that. Barbados isn't perfect, no country is... And yes Barbados is expensive as hell and we both know that it needs to find a way to export more items and stop importing American garbage, utilize it's natural resources, land and ability to grow an assortment of fruits and vegetables. This is a hot issue in barbados right now.. prices are going up and the people are struggling.. don't get mad at me, im just a messenger to other "tourists on holiday" lol thanks for watching tho!!
I was born in Barbados Christchurch but now I live in America. I miss my 🇧🇧 so much just watching you talk about Barbados makes me 😭😭😭😭😭😭🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧🇧 l love 💕🇧🇧
awww I"m glad you liked it!! I love barbados so much as well!!