Barbuda, Did You Know ?

Barbuda is a small island, and together with Antigua, they make a nation of Antigua and Barbuda. The Island nation is a popular vacation spot for perspicacious travelers with its lush tropical vegetation, white-sand beaches, and rich cultural heritage. Here are the 4 facts you didn’t know about Barbuda.

Robert DeNiro has a Restaurant

Once Rober DeNiro visited the Barbuda while on a day trip from Antigua. On his demand, the boat crew stopped on a gorgeous sandy shore during his Barbuda endeavor. After thirty years, he came back to start his restaurant, The Nobu Beach Inn. You can visit the Nobu Beach Inn from Wednesday to Sunday. It’s one of the world’s hottest restaurants, mainly due to Robert DeNiro’s name attached to it, which draw guest from all over the Caribbean to sample the delicious sushi and miso black cod. Although the price is too high that many can’t afford it, the food is truly exceptional.

Princess Dian’s favorite Beach

Coco point Beach is quite popular for being a holiday destination spot for Princess Diana. Whenever Princess wanted to escape the busy world, she would consider Barbuda. Coco Point Beach in particular captured her heart in Barbuda. With no brag, it’s one of the most gorgeous beaches in the Caribbean, but it mostly remains secluded. Here Princess always found peace and seclusion away from the relentless paparazzi. On Princess Diana’s 50th birthday, the beach was renamed, Princess Dian Beach. On certain occasions, lots of pink shells wash up on the beach, giving the white sand a royal, rosy blush.

Two Types of Dollar

Every time a newcomer arrives in Barbuda, he is very likely to get confused about the current situation when reading the prices.
The US dollar is a widely accepted and circulated currency in Barbuda. But every time you hear the word dollar, it doesn’t always mean the greenback or Benjamin Franklin. Instead, you should keep in mind that prices quoted to you in dollars might refer to the Eastern Caribbean dollar, the currency of all seven full members and one associate member of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States. The Eastern Caribbean dollar is a more common currency throughout Barbuda and Antigua, and very likely you’ll be quoted the price at local supermarkets, restaurants, hotels, petrol stations, and many other places. People get confused because the same dollar symbol ($) is used for USD and XCD, but prices won’t necessarily be the same. I would advise you to check the exchange rate and confirm before paying.

Creole English

English is the official language of Barbuda, which makes it extremely easy to move around and do your own thing on the island. However, as you start getting comfortable with residents, you’ll notice that some locals talk at almost incomprehensible, much quicker, and in a hard-to-follow accent, that is Creole English. Creole English is slightly different from standard British English, and many of the words spoken in Creole Engish are derived from British as well as African languages. The child is spoken “pickney” in Creole English, likewise “ooman” for a woman.