Cheap flights to Barbados

Best Time to Fly to Baltimore

Peak Season:

Spring and summer are the busiest seasons and when most people book Baltimore flights and hotel rooms. One of the very busiest times is in mid to late May, when the city is full of horseracing fans attending the Preakness, the second race in the Triple Crown. In summer, there are many waterfront and neighborhood festivals.

Off Season:

Fall can be a bargain time to take a cheap flight to Baltimore and find discounted hotel rates.

Overview

Visitors frequently book flights to Baltimore to visit the National Aquarium, the Baltimore Maritime Museum, and the Pride of Baltimore II. But there’s more to see and do in this city than just hang out on the bay. Book trips to Baltimore for a look back at our nation’s history and an exploration into some of the finest educational institutions in America.

The Johns Hopkins Hospital, one of nation’s top research hospitals, and the Johns Hopkins Hospital and University are two of the most revered medical institutions nation-wide. Take a walk through Baltimore neighborhoods like Fells Point, which is filled with cobblestone streets and historical buildings that date back to the 18^th century. Mount Vernon is home to Baltimore’s Washington Monument and tourists can relax a while in Mount Vernon Park. Frances Scott Keyes penned “The Star Spangled Banner” during the Battle of Baltimore at Fort McHenry in 1814. Within walking distance from the sight of our nation’s famous lyrics, travelers can visit the home of Mary Pickersgill, who sewed the famous flag.

Baltimore may have its historical references, but true sports fans will book flights to Baltimore during baseball season to visit Camden Yards, home of the Baltimore Orioles. Baltimore is also the birthplace of baseball great Babe Ruth. The city’s food is pretty legendary, too. Travelers to Baltimore would be remiss if they boarded Baltimore flights back home without tasting one of Baltimore’s savory crab cakes.

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Barbados climate

The Barbados climate is one of the best in the world. The average daily temperature is 78 F. It’s rarely too hot or too cold.

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Getting around Barbados

Trekking around such a small island has its benefits. The sheer simplicity of transportation makes your travel to Barbados one of ease. Taxis are pretty easy to find, especially if you look around entrances to hotels, where lines form and an order ensures you a ride. Rates are usually low, but it’s always a good idea to set a price or to learn the flat rate before you choose a ride. For those who prefer riding privately, rental cars are available at more of an expense, and luckily, parking lots and gas stations are much more available than on most other Caribbean islands.

Bikes and mopeds are available and an easy choice for sporadic day trips with frequent stops. Competing budget bus lines are reliably low on cost and branch to a host of destinations, insuring that riders have adequate opportunity to explore. With all the available choices, rest assure that your flight to Barbados is only the start of your transportation experience.

Taxis are available in the cities.

The following chart gives approximate journey times from Bridgetown (in hours and minutes) to other major cities and towns in Barbados.

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Barbados Travel Information

• Scuba Diving: With over 25 sites to dive on the west coast of Barbados alone, diving opportunities are abundant and versatile. Beginners gear toward the Spawnee area, while more experienced divers head for the North point Light House, where it’s easy to avoid weekend crowds. Just north of Bridgetown, it’s an easy addition to your Barbados travel plan. At Brightledge, you’ll see the largest variety of fish, including Moray Eels, Nurse Sharks, and the occasional Manta Ray. In waters as deep as 100 feet, scenery is anything but scarce, so be sure to check out the beautiful coral reefs, as well as the historic sunken ships like the Stavronikita and the Pamir.
• Architecture: Although bumming around the beach has its perks, when you’re tired of the waves and sandy catnaps, stroll through another element of beauty that will immediately add an unexpected vigor to your Barbados travel. Victorian homes, artistic hotels, and wooden chattel houses are among the grand human made artifacts that your travel to Barbados has to offer. Golf courses are immersed in immaculately manicured lawns, and the polo field at Garrison Savannah is an athlete’s haven. Sixteenth century Italian sculptures add to the mix in this eclectic combination of aesthetics.
• Pottery: In a creative mood? Embrace the island spirit pumping through your veins as you surround yourself with the organic conceptions of pottery. Each piece reflects the nature of the shore – both land and sea inspirations shine through the bright colors, smooth textures, and thoughtful ideas. Be careful packing on your return Barbados flight, though – these gifts look better unbroken.
• Nightlife: A cocktail or two on your flight to Barbados can’t hold a candle to one at a dinner show, club, or bar. Dinner shows display the history and culture of the island and offer the opportunity to experience and enjoy Barbadian cuisine. Clubs are splattered across St. Lawrence and Bay Street, creating a strip of live calypso and reggae beats. Harbor Lights, a well known bar, wins over tourists with its open-air beachfront atmosphere and deals on certain nights of the week.

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