About Barbados

With sweet tropical air and a British flair, Barbados entices with spectacular pink-white sand beaches and crystal azure seas. You'll love this enchanting island's rich culture, friendly people, great accommodations, and variety of cuisine. In fact, Barbados has the distinction of being the only Caribbean island with it's own Zagat-rated guide.

This small island was also a stop for the Concorde, the supersonic plane which regularly flew the London-Barbados route since 1966. Barbados is where Tiger Woods tied the knot at the fabulous Sandy Lane, and is home to Grammy-winner Rihanna. There is definitely more to Barbados than beach and sand.

ENTRY / EXIT REQUIREMENTS:A passport is required to visit Barbados by air. Please check with your travel agent on visiting by cruise, as TSA rules are constantly changing.A return air ticket is required (no one-way tickets).Please check with your country's Embassy for more information.

Currency/Banks:Exchange rate is US$1 to BB$1.98. So for every US dollar, you'll get $1.98 in Barbados dollars. US dollars are accepted island-wide. Major credit cards and travellers checks are accepted at most stores.Banks normally close at 3:00 p.m. on weekdays and noon on Saturdays.ATM machines are available at most banks around the island. Check with your bank at home as your bank may charge you an international fee for ATM usage in Barbados.

Mobile/Cellular Phone Service:Check with your carrier to add roaming for Barbados to your phone prior to leaviing your home. Cell phone rental services are available.

Dress:Dress casually for the day. Some restaurants have a more elegant dress code.No nude sunbathing.Swimwear is to be worn on the beach and not in other public locations.Camouflage clothing in any colour is strictly prohibited!