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The most developed of our Caribbean islands, Barbados is still a tranquil paradise with year-round sunshine and much to see and do. The island’s best beaches for swimming and relaxing are on the west coast, but surfing fans will enjoy the dramatic landscapes and seascapes of the east coast.
During the evenings, St Lawrence Gap, with its array of bars and restaurants, is a great place to enjoy a lively night out and there are plenty of shopping opportunities in and around the capital of Bridgetown during the day.
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| Currency: |
Barbados dollar (BB$) |
| Language: |
English |
| Voltage: |
220/110V |
| Weather: |
Average 75-80∞ Fahrenheit |
| Time difference: |
GMT-4 |
| Telecoms: |
Incoming: +1 246 (followed by 7-digit number)
Outgoing: country code + area code (omitting '0') + number |
| Getting Around |
| Take taxis or hire a car. The Reception staff will be happy to organise this for you. |
Harrison’s Cave |
Take a tram ride into a subterranean world of stalactites, stalagmites, streams, lakes and waterfalls. Harrison’s cave is located near the geographical centre of Barbados, in the parish of St. Thomas. |
Bridgetown & Bayshore Complex |
Broad Street is the main street of Bridgetown and consists mainly of banks, department stores and duty free shops. Just outside of Bridgetown is the Bayshore Complex, a new shopping and leisure development centred around the restored Harbour Police building. |
Plantation houses |
Many of the grand homes built by the plantation owners are open to the public. Mansions such as Sam Lord’s Castle contain many of their original gilt and mahogany fittings, and you can still see a working sugar plantation on Arbib Nature and Heritage trail. |
Wreck diving |
| If you’ve always wanted to explore a shipwreck, Carlisle Bay is reputed to have 200 wrecks, including four wrecks which are of particular interest - the Berwyn, Eilon, C-Trek and Fox. Contact a dive operator in Carlisle Bay for further details. |
Surfing |
Barbados is a surfer’s paradise with a range of waves to suit everyone from the most experienced to the absolute beginner, with equipment hire and expert tuition also readily available. |
Crop Over Festival |
This five-week celebration of the sugar cane harvest takes place during the summer months and features a range of parades and events, with music, fireworks, costumes and food. |
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