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...
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...
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...
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
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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
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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
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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/
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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
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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...