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Imagine a
Caribbean island pervaded by an air of British civility and endowed with
majestic landscapes and sweeping expanses of unblemished, sandy shoreline.
This is Barbados, where beautiful beaches never seem to end. The islands
quaint colonial towns are enchanting-you'll find stately homes, neat
cottages rolling green countryside, afternoon teas and all day cricket
matches. With it's upscale shopping and gourmet dining will please even
the most discriminating vacationer. |
| CAPITAL |
Bridgetown |
| POPULATION |
260,000 |
| CURRENCY |
Barbados
Dollar
US$1=BD1.98 |
| CLIMATE |
Summer
82/Winter 79 Average Rainfall 47"
RAINEST MONTHS-June-Nov |
| OFFICIAL
LANGUAGE |
English |
| ELECTRICITY |
110
volts/50AC |
| ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS |
US and
Canadian Citizens need proof of citizenship such as a valid passport
or an original birth certificate with photo ID, as well as a return
or ongoing ticket. |
| MAIN
AIRLINES |
Air
Canada, Air Jamaica, American Airlines, American Eagle, BWIA, Liat. |
| SPECIAL
EVENTS |
January:-Barbados
Paint it Jazz Annual Festival_
March:-Sports and cultural Festival a celebration of opera, music
and theatre, international polo and celebrity golf and cricket.
July/August:-Crop-Over Festival this dates back to the 18th century
and has become a highlight of Barbados cultural calendar. |
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Caribbean Vacations
Reservations and Enquiries 0800 018 4401
Email requests: reservations@caribbean-vacations.co.uk
UK Offices :
Suite 401, Albany House,
324-326 Regent St, London W1B 3BL
Clayton House
Piccadilly, Manchester M1 2QA
69 Buchanan Street
Glasgow G1 3HL
Caribbean Concierge Dept :
Tradewinds House, The Garden,
St James, Barbados
The air holidays shown are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority.
Our ATOL no is 3745
Atol protection extends to clients who book and pay in the UK only
Caribbean Vacations is a trading name of Rion Travel Ltd |
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