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Barbados is a beautiful tropical island with many activities
available. There is night life, music, history, art, and some
of the best restaurants to be found anywhere. In addition
to scuba diving, water activities include surfing, fishing,
windsurfing, kayaking and more. But what makes Barbados such
a  wonderful place,
and the reason why so many visitors keep returning to the
island year after year, is the people. Barbadians, called
Bajans, are warm and friendly, always ready to greet you with
a sincere smile.
Whether new to diving or a seasoned pro, you will be amazed
by underwater Barbados. The fringes and reefs found off this
island blossom with healthy sponges, coral, plant life. There
are a number of reefs, each one unique in its own special
way.
The barrier reefs, located 1/2 - 2 miles from shore contain
large coral heads which form the habitat for thousands of
beautiful fish. Larger organisms are also found on these reefs,
feeding on the smaller fish. The Hawksbill turtle can also
be found on these reefs. Fringes and patching reefs are found
closer to shore and have smaller coral formations and more
abundant plant life then the barrier reefs. These reefs are
home to Sea Horses, Frog Fish, Giant Sand Eels and many other
marine creatures.
Wrecks form fascinating habitats for marine life and Barbados
has several excellent sites for wreck diving. Carlisle Bay,
with 200 reported wrecks, and the Stavronikita, located at
Folkstone Marine Park are two of the most popular sites.
Climate 75 - 85F 24 -29C
Water Temp 80F 27C
Visibility 50 - 80 ft 15 - 24 m
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Services/Accommodations
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Best
E Villas Inc.
Lot 5 Green Ridge
Crushersite Road
Prospect St. James
Barbados
Tel.: 246 425 9751
Fax.: 246 425 9751
bessie579@hotmail.com
www.bestevillas.com
Two bedroom self catering apartments located 5 minutes walk
away from paradise beach on the west coast of the island.
Bank, restaurant and supermarket also located near to the
property. Turn your dream holiday into reality. Your home
away from home.
Best E Villas The BEST place to stay!
Golden View Apartments
Mrs. Doris Stephens
16 Trevemper Road
Newquay, Cornwall
United Kingdom. TR7 2HS
Tel.: +44-1637-874716
doris_stephens@hotmail.com
http://www.beautifulbarbados.com/
Our apartments include a large bedroom with the comfort of
English divan beds, three mirrored wardrobes and plenty of
drawer space. The en-suite bathroom has a corner bath with
shower attachment, washbasin and toilet. Apartments have ceiling
fans in each room and air conditioning in the bedroom operated
by disc. Satellite TV. VCR. HiFi. Telephone in room.
Sea-Breeze Beach Hotel
Maxwell Coast Road
Maxwell Christ Church
Barbados
Tel.: 246-4282825
Fax.: 246-4282872
E-Mail: management@sea-breeze.com
Web: http://www.sea-breeze.com
Swaying palms and venerable Mahogany trees shade pink and
white buildings. Gentle pathways wind through hedges of Sea
Grape, Croton and Hibiscus, leading down to sparkling white
beaches lapped by the clear Caribbean Sea.
South Beach Resort
Rockley
Christ Church
BARBADOS
Tel.: (246) 435-8561
Fax.: (246) 435-8954
manager@southbeachbarbados.com
www.southbeachbarbados.com
Brand
new ultra-modern boutique resort offering all guests luxurious
suites at fantastic rates with no service charge. There are
a total of 49 suites on property and all guests enjoy the
personalised service that only a small hotel can offer.
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Getting
There
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Air
Travel
International Airport
Barbados (BGI) (Grantley Adams), 13km (8 miles) east of
Bridgetown, near Christ Church.
Scheduled flights to Barbados
From USA
Air
Jamaica
American Airlines
BWIA
US
Airways
From Canada
Air
Canada
BWIA
From Europe
British
Airways
BWIA
Virgin
Atlantic
From within the Caribbean
Air
Jamaica
BWIA
Caribbean
Star
LIAT
In addition, there are several charter airlines which
service Barbados. See your travel agent or contact the
Barbados
Tourism Authority
Departure Tax
Bds$25 for all departures. Passengers in transit who will
be remaining in Barbados for less than 24 hours and children
under 12 are exempt.
Entry Requirements
Passports
Every person entering Barbados should be in possession
of a valid passport and a valid return ticket. A visitor
who is a citizen of the United States of America or Canada
traveling direct from these countries may be admitted
without a passport for a period not exceeding three (3)
months. However, that person will be required to produce
proof of nationality, by means of an original birth certificate
or citizenship papers, and photo identification by means
of
either.
* Valid Driver's license with photograph
* University or School identification with photograph
* Job identification card with photograph
* Senior Citizen Card with photograph.
Visas required for Barbados
Visas are required for citizens from:
| Afghanistan |
Congo |
| Algeria |
Djibouti |
| Andorra |
Dominican
Republic |
| Angola |
Ecuador |
| Bahrain |
Egypt |
| Benin |
El
Salvador |
| Bhutan |
Equatorial
Guinea |
| Bolivia |
Ethiopia |
| Bosnia
- Herzegovina |
Gabon |
| Burkina
Faso |
Guatemala |
| Burundi |
Guinea |
| Cambodia |
Guinea-Bissau |
| Cameroon |
Haiti |
| Cape
Verde |
Honduras |
| Central
African Republic |
India |
| Chad |
Indonesia |
| China |
Iran |
| Comoros |
Iraq |
| Ivory
Coast |
Qatar |
| Jordan |
Rwanda |
| Kampuchea |
San
Marino |
| Kuwait |
Sao
Tome & Principe |
| People’s
Republic of Laos |
Saudi
Arabia |
| Lebanon |
Senegal |
| Liberia |
Somalia |
| Libya |
The
Sudan |
| Madagascar |
Syria |
| Monaco |
Taiwan |
| Mongolia |
Thailand |
| Morocco |
Togo |
| Macau |
United
Arab Emirates |
| Mozambique |
Vatican
City (Holy See) |
| Myanmar
(formerly Burma) |
Vietnam |
| Namibia |
People’s
Democratic Republic of Yemen |
| Nepal |
Yemen
Arab Republic |
| Niger |
Yugoslavia |
| Oman |
Zaire |
| Pakistan |
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Visas are not required for passengers on cruise ships
with the exception of citizens of the C.I.S., Eastern
European countries, People's Republic of China, Taiwan,
South Africa and Korea.
Duration of Visit to Barbados
Visitors coming to Barbados should provide proof of adequate
means of support for the duration of their stay to the
satisfaction of the Immigration officer at the port of
entry. They should be in possession of valid return tickets.
Getting
Around
Rental Cars
There are a number of international and local rental agencies
available. You can obtain a Barbados drivers license for
$10.00 Bds on producing a valid National or International
License. All authorised car rental companies can issue
you a drivers license if you have a valid license.
Bus Service
Frequent, comprehensive coverage of the island, flat rate
of approx. Bds$1.50 for all trips. Although cheap, buses
are crowded during the rush hours. All buses terminate
at Speightstown.
Taxis
Taxis do not have meters and fares are regulated by the
Government. Listings are available from the Tourist Office.
Please ask the price before travelling.
ZR Mini Vans
There are many licensed "Mini Vans" that run
around the island picking up tourist and locals. You will
recognise them by their "ZR" license plate.
They have few fixed schedules but there are many of them
and service is frequent. The rate is Bds$1.50 and is not
recommended for the nervous passenger as ZR stop frequently,
often abruptly, and move quickly to pick up the maximum
paying passengers in the shortest time.
Helpful Tips
Money
Most of the hotels, restaurants and commercial establishments
will accept credit cards. Travelers checks are also widely
accepted.
Dress
Informal, but conservative. Beach attire is appropriate
for the beach but not town, shops or restaurants. Some
hotels and restaurants stipulate jacket and tie for men
and dresses for women in the evening.
Electricity
110 volts/50 cycles. Most hotels can provide adapters
and transformers for hair dryers and other appliances.
Nude Bathing
There are no nude beaches and all beaches are open to
the public. Nudism is actually illegal. Barbados has a
history of conservative British tradition and Barbadians
are not comfortable undressing or seeing other undress
on public beaches.
Sunscreen
Barbados is a tropical island blessed with warm temperatures
and plenty of sunshine. Please remember to use sunscreen
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