Barbados has long been renowned for its natural beauty, richness of its culture and above all the friendliness of its people. Set in the Eastern Caribbean Sea Barbados is approximately 21 miles by 14 miles. Barbados has earned high marks among well-travelled diners, offering an impressive range of regional and international cuisines to delight your palate. Fine dining ranges from gourmet ocean-front restaurants to authentic island “eateries,” and for a culinary world just beyond your imagination, choose from majestic great houses or festive downtown dining.
The tropical climate and lush exotic landscape make Barbados the idyll of many a sports aficionado. Fabulous courses and facilities dot the island, fulfilling every golfer's and sports enthusiast’s fantasy. Offering a range of challenges and sweeping vistas, courses include Royal Westmoreland Golf and Country Club, Sandy Lane Golf and Country Club, Barbados Golf Club and Rockley Golf Course.
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Take to the warm waters for even more sporting options. Surfing reigns supreme on the scenic East Coast, and windsurfing remains popular along the South Coast, where a popular option is the Club Mistral Windsurfing Club or Silver Sands Resort. Try water-skiing on the Caribbean West Coast, skimming the water's surface at high speed. Or harness a parasail for a commanding view of the coastlines. Scuba and snorkelling reveal a treasure trove of tropical marine life, viewed along coral reefs and in sunken wrecks or why not try a deep-sea fishing excursions to capture a prized catch, from barracuda to kingfish.
You guaranteed to receive a warm welcome in tropical Barbados.
Jazz Festival – Mid January
Cricket nearly every month and the open golf tournament in December
4-Wheel discovery of the less visited treasures
Graham Hall Nature Reserve – Bird watching site
Shopping in Bridgetown
Horse Racing Season Jan-Mar & May -Oct at Garrison Savannah
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Temperatures (0c)
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Rainfall (cm)
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Hours of Sun
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January
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29
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5.9
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9
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February
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29
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4.2
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9
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March
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29
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4.1
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9
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April
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30
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5.5
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9
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May
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31
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6.1
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8
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June
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30
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8.9
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7
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July
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30
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12.1
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8
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August
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31
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14.6
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8
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September
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30
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14.7
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7
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October
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30
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18.0
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7
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November
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30
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15.6
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7
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December
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29
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9.6
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8
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Currency
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Barbados Dollar
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Visa’s
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None required for British passport holders
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Time Difference
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GMT -4 Hours
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Capital
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Bridgetown
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