LOCATION

A short walk will take you down to the beautiful beach at Mullins Bay with sun-loungers and water sports available. There is also an excellent beach bar and restaurant. A well stocked 24 hour mini mart is situated at the Texaco filling station a few paces past the beach entrance, towards Speightstown, for your emergency shopping requirements.

Supermarkets Banks etc. are to be found in both historic Speightstown to the north and Holetown to the south. The local buses pass by the beach in both directions very regularly, making travel around the island both easy and inexpensive. However, we strongly recommend hiring a car for the duration for ease of mobility especially if you aim to eat out in the evenings or want to explore the island.

There are several companies to choose from offering competitive rates,   - We recommend Chelsea Motors, a small firm who are very competitive and helpful. Their direct email address is chelseamotors@caribsurf.com and mention that you have booked with a recommendation from Palm Tree Villa, Mullins and they should give you a discount. Ask for Janet or Lorraine. They will deliver the car to the airport or to the villa free on request and you can even drop it off at the airport as you fly home if you wish! We suggest you book well in advance, especially in high season. Drive on the left as UK!  

BARBADOS TIME

CAR RENTALS: A temporary driver's permit costs US$ 5.00. You need to have held your licence for at least two years and the minimum age of driver is 21 years. All types of vehicle are for hire including small, soft-top mini-mokes, jeeps, fully loaded saloons and family vehicles. Virtually all the car rental companies accept major credit cards; the insurance options may vary so do check. If you are involved in an accident you must stop and leave your vehicle where it is, even if in the middle of the road!
Click http://www.barbados.org/points.htm for places to visit

Click here for a website that gives loads of useful information and a good series of maps of the island