Barbados

General Information

If stone structures, ornaments and buildings are the relics of European history, than the Baobab Tree and the Grapefruit are in themselves testament to those influences of African and Asian origin, as firmly rooted in the Bajan soil as their human descendants are today. The eastern-most island of the Caribbean, formed from volcanic eruptions between the Atlantic and Caribbean...

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Passport, Visa, Embassy

Passport & Visa Info The following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate. Passports Required by all. Passport Validity: Passports must be valid for 6 months from date of entry....

Airports

Barbados Grantley Adams International (BGI).

Health risks

Barbados is an independent island nation in the Caribbean with a moderately developed economy. The capital is Bridgetown. Facilities for tourism are widely available. CRIME: Crime in Barbados is characterized by petty theft and street crime, but the incidence of violent crime appears to be on the rise. There has been an increase of robbery of tourists, including armed robbery...

Weather

Climate: Barbados is the most easterly Windward Island. Temperatures are dependably hot throughout the year although never unbearable & sea breezes help counterbalance the humidity. Rain falls throughout the year although the wettest months are Jun-Nov. Hurricanes can occur between Jul-Nov. Clothing: Light clothes throughout the year plus warmer wear for odd chilly evening.