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Imagine a
Caribbean island pervaded by an air of British civility and endowed with
majestic landscapes and sweeping expanses of unblemished, sandy shoreline.
This is Barbados, where beautiful beaches never seem to end. The islands
quaint colonial towns are enchanting-you'll find stately homes, neat
cottages rolling green countryside, afternoon teas and all day cricket
matches. With it's upscale shopping and gourmet dining will please even
the most discriminating vacationer. |
| CAPITAL |
Bridgetown |
| POPULATION |
260,000 |
| CURRENCY |
Barbados
Dollar
US$1=BD1.98 |
| CLIMATE |
Summer
82/Winter 79 Average Rainfall 47"
RAINEST MONTHS-June-Nov |
| OFFICIAL
LANGUAGE |
English |
| ELECTRICITY |
110
volts/50AC |
| ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS |
US and
Canadian Citizens need proof of citizenship such as a valid passport
or an original birth certificate with photo ID, as well as a return
or ongoing ticket. |
| MAIN
AIRLINES |
Air
Canada, Air Jamaica, American Airlines, American Eagle, BWIA, Liat. |
| SPECIAL
EVENTS |
January:-Barbados
Paint it Jazz Annual Festival_
March:-Sports and cultural Festival a celebration of opera, music
and theatre, international polo and celebrity golf and cricket.
July/August:-Crop-Over Festival this dates back to the 18th century
and has become a highlight of Barbados cultural calendar. |
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Suite 606 Langham House
Upper Level, Hamptons House,
