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” dialect, which is an English-based Barbadian Creole.
English has been the official language of [...]
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 Annual Flower Show
Mount Gay International Regatta
Environmental Awareness Group field Trip
Barbados National Trust
Holetown Festival
Mountain Bike Festival
March
Sandy Lane Golf Cup [...]
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 the
United States. Look for them in your telephone book.
Embassy of Barbados
2144 Wyoming Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 939-9200
U.S. Embassies and Consulates Abroad:
Note [...]
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, 246-426-0890
IRISH MIST CRUISES, 246-436-9201
LIMBO LADY SAILING CRUISES,246-420-5418
SECRET LOVE SAILING CRUISE, 246-437-7490
Caribbean Divers
Coconut Court Hotel
Christ Church
Bridgetown,
Barbados
Telephone 246 435-6415
Coral Isle Divers
Cavans Lane
Careenage
Bridgetown,
Barbados
Telephone 246 434-8377
Toll [...]
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 Temperature Winter: 78 degrees F
Average humidity: 70%
Dry Season: January-April
Hurricane season: [...]
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 frequently along Highway 1 (St. James
Road) and Highway 7 (South Coast Main Road), as [...]
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 http://bwee.com/
Virgin Atlantic http://www.fly.virgin.com/
From within the Caribbean
Air Jamaica http://www.airjamaica.com/
BWIA http://bwee.com/
Caribbean Star http://www.flycaribbeanstar.com/
LIAT http://www.liat.com/
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. and Canadian citizens need proof of
citizenship (such as a valid passport or an
original birth certificate with photo ID) and a
return or ongoing ticket.
DEPARTURE TAX: $12.50
AIRLINES
Air Canada: [...]
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 so that although it is bright and sunny, it is not unbearably [...]
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 contains of some marshes and mangrove swamps. Some parts of the island’s interior are also dotted with large sugarcane estates [...]
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