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Barbados Information |
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| Capital: |
Bridgetown |
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| Population: |
Approx 254,000 |
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| Official Language: |
English |
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| Health Requirements: |
Check with Barbados High Commission. |
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| Geography: |
A 21 mile x 14 mile Caribbean
island. West and South coast have calm Caribbean
sea and endless beaches. Rugged cliffs and
Atlantic Ocean on East Coast. |
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| Climate: |
Eight to nine hours of sunshine
most days. Temperature between 75 & 90 ºF
year round. |
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| Currency: |
Barbados Dollar - 1GBP = BDS
$3 approx |
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| Time: |
GMT -4 in the winter and -5
in the summer. |
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| Weddings: |
It is now possible for ceremonies
to take place on the day of arrival, providing
documents are in order. Apply to Ministry
of Legal Affairs, Bridgetown. |
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| Driving: |
A temporary yearly Barbados
licence costs BDS$10 and is obtainable from
car rental agencies andPolice Stations. Full
licence must be shown. Drive on left. |
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| Accomodation: |
Caters for all tastes and budgets
from luxury hotels and all-inclusive resorts to
rooms in small hotels and self-catering apartments.
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| Getting there: |
Direct scheduled flights from the
UK with British Airways (inc.Concorde). BWIA to
the Grantley Adams International Airport-10 miles
from Bridgetown. Charter flights also operate. Good
connections with US and other Caribbean Islands
for two-centre holidays. |
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| Entry Requirement: |
A full 10 year British passport.
Other passport holders check with the Barbados High
commission call 020 7631-4975. |
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| For more Information: |
Barbados Tourism Authority:
Tel: 020 7636 9448
Fax: 020 7637 1496 |
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Visiting
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Animal
Flower Cave |
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North
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Paynes
Bay Fish Market |
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Sugar
Plantation |
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St.
Lawrence |
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