About

Barbados is located in the Caribbean and is known as ‘Little England’ due to it’s long connections with Britain.

Famed for it’s laid back style, gorgeous beaches and year round sunshine, Barbados really does have it all.

Essential Info

Currency - Barbadian Dollars (BBD$).  US dollars are also accepted in shops.

Time Zone - 4 hours behind GMT (UK Time)

Language - English is widely spoken.

Population - 280,000

Capital City - Bridgetown

Airport - Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI)

Flight time from the UK to Barbados - Approx 8 hours.

Banks - Banks are normally open from 8am until 3pm Monday to Thursday, with later opening until 5pm on Friday’s.  ATM’s can be found in many of the resorts and credit cards are widely accepted.

Typical costs - Eating out in Barbados can be cheap and very good value for money.  Fine dining is naturally more expensive, although can still represent value for money.  Supermarkets and convenience stores can be found in many resorts, stocking everything you should need.

Water - The water in Barbados is considered clean and safe to drink.

Emergency Numbers - Police 211; Ambulance 511; Fire 311; Operator 411.

Visas - Not required for visitors from the US, EU or Commonwealth.