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Barbados Local Dialect: Words, Phrases and Sayings

Barbados Local Dialect: Words, Phrases and Sayings

Understanding local dialects can help english-speaking travelers feel right at home when communicating with those locals who speak in dialect. The National or official language of Barbados is English. Although English is the official language in Barbados, you will often hear “Bajan” Continue Reading...

Barbados Map

Barbados Map

Map of Barbados Click on the plus [+] sign to enlarge map View Larger Map Continue Reading...

Barbados Calendar Of Events

Barbados Calendar Of Events

January New Year’s Day, Jan 1 Barbados’ Jazz Festival Barbados Horticultural society’s open garden program begins Error Barrow day – National Holiday Barbados Red Stripe Cricket Competition Regional Cricket Series begins February Barbados Horticultural Society’s Continue Reading...

Barbados Important Addresses

Barbados Important Addresses

LOCAL TOURIST INFORMATION: Barbados Tourism Authority; PO Box 242 Harbour Road; Bridgetown; Barbados Tel: 427 2623/4 Fax: 426 4080. Foreign Embassies in the United States: In addition to the embassies listed below, some Caribbean countries have consulates or tourist offices in large cities in Continue Reading...

Barbados Things To Do

Barbados Things To Do

SAILING There are several Barbados yachts and catamarans available for charters. You can join a scheduled cruise or customise your own personal sailing tour. TIAMI CRUISES, 246-436-6424 HEAT WAVE SAILING CRUISES, 246-423-7871 REGENT ONE, 246-421-6767 EXCELLENCE, 246-436-6424 FREE SPIRIT, Continue Reading...

Barbados Things To Know

Barbados Things To Know

Time Zone* EST+1 Summer Sunrise/Sunset: 5:38 AM to 6:51 PM Winter Sunrise/Sunset: 6:40 AM to 5:43 PM Average Temperature Summer: 85 degrees F Average Temperature Winter: 79 degrees F Average Rainfall: 40″ Rainiest Months: October-December Water Temperature Summer: 82 degrees F Water Continue Reading...

Barbados Getting Around

Barbados Getting Around

By Bus: Bus service is efficient, inexpensive, and plentiful. Blue buses with a yellow stripe are public, yellow buses with a blue stripe are private, and private “Zed-R” vans (so called for their ZR license plate designation) are white with a maroon stripe. All buses travel Continue Reading...

Barbados Getting There

Barbados Getting There

From USA Air Jamaica http://www.airjamaica.com/ American Airlines http://www.aa.com/ BWIA http://bwee.com/ US Airways http://www.usairways.com/ From Canada Air Canada http://www.aircanada.ca/ BWIA http://bwee.com/ From Europe British Airways http://www.british-airways.com/ BWIA Continue Reading...

Barbados FAQs

Barbados FAQs

When is the best weather in Barbados? Barbados’ climate falls in the tropical classification. It is warm and sunny all year round with an average daytime high of 75 – 85oF. The nights are usually slightly cooler with gentle breezes. The prevailing northeast tradewinds blow steadily Continue Reading...

About Barbados

About Barbados

WHY BARBADOS? Natural beauty – andromeda gardens – harrison’s cave – barbados wildlife reserve – windsurfing – great beaches and more… ABOUT BARBADOS Barbados is predominantly composed of coral and limestone. It is tropical with constant tradewinds and Continue Reading...