Caribbean Hotels and Resorts - Caribbean Islands

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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.