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The coral island — home of rum

Barbados

The most “British” Caribbean island and the home of rum — calm west-coast beaches, wild Atlantic surf, and a famously warm welcome.

— · — — °C Best: Dec–Apr (dry · ideal)
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Paynes Bay on the Platinum Coast
Paynes Bay on the Platinum Coast
The Parliament Buildings, Bridgetown
The Parliament Buildings, Bridgetown
The rock pools of Bathsheba
The rock pools of Bathsheba
Capital
Bridgetown
Language
English
Currency
BBD (Barbadian Dollar)
Power
115 V · plug type A, B
Best time
Dec–Apr (dry · ideal)
Now in Bridgetown
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What makes Barbados, Barbados

Broken Trident
Flying Fish
Home of Rum
Atlantic Surf
Sugar Cane
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Gear up

Travel gear for Barbados

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Plan & book

Get to Barbados & get around

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Do & see

Things to do in Barbados

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Travel essentials

Stay connectedAn eSIM with data the moment you landAiraloTravel insuranceCover for trips, medical & delaysEKTALuggage storageDrop your bags, explore hands-freeRadical StorageFlight delayed or cancelled?Claim up to €600 compensationAirHelp
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Where to go

Notable places in Barbados

Paynes Bay on the Platinum Coast
Paynes Bay on the Platinum Coast
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West Coast (Platinum Coast)

Calm turquoise beaches, turtles, and upscale resorts.

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The Parliament Buildings, Bridgetown
The Parliament Buildings, Bridgetown
02

Bridgetown

A UNESCO Georgian capital, rum distilleries, and the Friday-night Oistins fish fry.

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The rock pools of Bathsheba
The rock pools of Bathsheba
03

Bathsheba

Dramatic Atlantic surf coast of boulders and pounding waves.

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The big picture

About Barbados

The most “British” Caribbean island and the home of rum — calm west-coast beaches, wild Atlantic surf, and a famously warm welcome.

Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

The Careenage, Bridgetown
Before you fly

Visa info

Barbados visa: Many nationalities (US, UK, EU, Canada) enter visa-free for up to 90–180 days. Confirm before travel.
Visa rules change frequently. Always confirm with the official authorities of Barbados (or the Barbados Immigration Department) for your nationality before booking flights.
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