The Island of Barbados

Barbados

Entry Requirements: A valid US passport is required.

Departure Requirements: There is a Barbados departure tax of $27.50 that applies for all passengers over 12 years old. Most airlines include this with the cost of the ticket.

Language: English

Currency: Barbadian Dollar, but the US dollar is widely accepted at the fixed exchange rate.

Electricity: 110 volts/50 cycles (same as US)

Climate: It is generally warm and sunny all tear round with an average daytime high of 75-85 degrees Fahrenheit, cooled by trade winds. Average annual rainfall is 46.7”.

Barbados invites you to wake up to the rhythm of the tropics and explore a paradise that’s naturally charming, alive with possibilities, and filled with warm and friendly souls who are always ready to greet you with a sincere smile.

Long one of the Caribbean’s most popular islands, Barbados is naturally charming and pulsing to the rhythm of the tropics. Barbadians both venerate their British heritage and celebrate their home’s perfect climate and unparalleled natural beauty.

The small but bustling city of Bridgetown is one of the oldest capitals in the Caribbean, teeming with historic sites such as Heroes Square (with its statue of Lord Nelson) opposite the restored parliament Buildings, one of the hemisphere’s oldest synagogues, and the 18th-century St. Michael’s Cathedral. Along with the shops on Swan Street, Roebuck Street, and Tudor Street, there is also a new cruise ship terminal sporting 30 duty-free shops.

Some of the Caribbean’s finest beaches lie along Barbados’ Gold Coast, where you’ll also find some of the most luxurious hotels in the northern hemisphere. Spectacular stretches of fine coral sand highlight Paynes Bay, Brandon’s Beach, Paradise Beach, and Brighton Beach, all of which are open to the public.

Spectacular diving locations abound in Barbados – there are more than two dozen ringing the island’s coasts, full of healthy sponges, thriving corals and plant life, and a kaleidoscope of colorful fish, there is also an excellent collection of shipwrecks, with over 200 reported in Carlisle Bay alone! Most of the popular sites are found along the west and southwest coasts. Action-oriented vacationers also dive into snorkeling, parasailing, surfing, and windsurfing.

Embrace Barbados, where nature and sophistication mingle in exotic harmony.


Beach Scene:

Batts Rock: A designated public beach area on the west coast, just minutes from Bridgetown, Batts Beach is a family-friendly zone with picnic benches, playground. A calm sea makes for excellent swimming and snorkeling.

Bathsheba: Breathtakingly beautiful Bathsheba, set on the east coast, combines wide, white-sand beaches with striking rock formations. The impressive waves and rollers make it the site of international surfing events a small fishing village with restaurants and rum shops is nearby.

Little Bay: the northeast coast of Barbados is home to this haven of natural swimming holes, gorgeous scenery, powerful waves, and magnificent blowholes. Climb atop the rugged cliffs and get bird’s-eye views of the bay and beyond.

Crane Beach: originally a harbor, white-sand Crane Beach has been rated “One of the Top 10 Best Beaches in the World” by Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous. Its natural coral reef provides a perfect location for swimming, surfing, sunbathing, and sunset-watching.

Note: Nude bathing is illegal in Barbados.