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About
Barbados: |
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Barbados, the pearl of the Caribbean, is the eastern-most
Caribbean island.
It is actually an enormous and ancient coral reef that was formed
approximately one million years ago. It has been dubbed 'the real fantasy
island', an appellation that points to its exotic resorts and glorious
beaches.
It enjoys 340 days of sunshine a year, numerous well-developed amenities,
a throbbing nightlife and friendly inhabitants, making it one of the most
desirable holiday destinations. |
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Capital: |
Bridgetown |
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Currency: |
The
Barbados Dollar (BBD) is fixed to the US Dollar at a
rate of Bd $1.98 to US$1 and does not fluctuate. (I GBP -
3.9548 BBD at April 08) |
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Flights: |
Flying time:
7-8 hours
All flights to Barbados
arrive at Bridgetown Airport. |
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Health: |
There are no
mandatory requirements regarding vaccinations for visitors
to Barbados There has been an increase in the outbreaks of
dengue fever and mosquito repellent is strongly recommended.
Medical care is good but very expensive and serious cases
are usually transferred overseas (usually to the USA).
Health insurance is therefore strongly recommended.
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Climate: |
The climate of Barbados
is typically tropical, the weather generally sunny and warm.
Daytime temperatures in Barbados hover around
75 to 85°F (24 to 29°C), the heat dampened slightly on
occasion by northeast tradewinds. Although Barbados is in
the hurricane belt, the
island is fortunate to be bypassed by most of the storms,
but it is subject to the odd intense tropical rainstorm that
is usually short-lived.
The dry season in Barbados stretches from January to June. |
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Visa: |
Visas are
required for citizens from China, Taiwan, Pakistan,
non-Commonwealth African countries and all South American
countries except Argentina, Brazil and Venezuela. All
visitors are officially required to be in possession of an
onward or return ticket. |
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Language: |
English |
