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Getting Around Barbados: Transport Guide
Jun 25,2007 00:00
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By Air An interesting way to tour the Island is by helicopters. Several local companies organize such tours. By Road Car Rentals: Driving around gives you flexibility, though you might question your decision when you tackle the narrow, winding roads of the Island! You can rent a car from any of the various car rental agencies located all over the Island. A local driving permit is required even if you have an international driving license. Usually, for a small fee the car rental companies can sort this out for you. Driving is on the left. It is also possible to rent bicycles and motorbikes. By Taxis: Easily available around airports and major hotels, taxis are a reliable transport alternative. Even though the government regulates the rates, make sure you fix the fare in advance, as the vehicles are unmetered. By Bus: Cheap and frequent, though the drivers seems to follow a schedule of their own, quite different from the official one! You have a choice of government run buses or private buses. The latter are usually confined to the urban areas while the former do venture into the rural areas.
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