Barbados paints a pretty picture with its white beaches, crystal-blue waters and an interior still filled with acre upon acre of sugar cane.
Complementing Mother Nature, the island offers 5-star restaurants serving a beguiling mix of gourmet and West Indian cuisine, a veritable host of nightspots, as well as your choice of luxury villas and resorts or comfy, more affordable accommodations. If it sounds like a tourist mecca…it is!
Barbados is also decidedly British – and highly sophisticated! Which means you simply must take in the cricket matches, classic horse races or see the stately English manors restored to their 1800’s heyday.
A visit to Barbados definitely allows one to step back in time. Or savour its contemporary golf courses, beaches, windsurfing, surfing, scuba diving and hiking.
Language spoken in Barbados
English Currency and exchange used in Barbados
Barbadian Dollar (BBD). US dollars are widely accepted. (Bank machines aplenty.)
Voltage in Barbados
110V (same as Canada and US)
Weather in Barbados
The average temperature in Barbados is 26 degrees Celsius (79 degrees Fahrenheit) with seasonal fluctuations of 4 – 6 degrees depending on the month. While on vacation in Barbados, most months of the year visitors should pack clothes for swimming and warm weather. For December and January some nights may require a light garment. While the average temperature in Barbados makes this an ideal vacation destination we recommend that you apply plenty of sunscreen, drink lots of water and relax.
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29.0°C
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29.0°C
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82.0°F
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84.0°F
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86.0°F
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83.0°F
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23.0°C
23.0°C
24.0°C
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26.0°C
26.0°C
26.0°C
26.0°C
26.0°C
26.0°C
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24.0°C
74.0°F
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78.0°F
77.0°F
75.0°F
While on vacation in Barbados
Sunwing suggests the recommendations below while traveling on vacation to Barbados to ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable holiday.
Resort Check-in Information
Please have your Sunwing hotel voucher ready for check-in at the hotel's reception. Based upon your arrival and check-in time, it is possible that your room may not be ready. Pack your bathing suit, shorts and sunscreen in your carry-on so that you can enjoy the facilities until your room is available.
Welcome Briefing
Our welcome briefing provides valuable information on Barbados, your hotel services, money exchange, shopping, and excursions. We will also inform you about the departure procedure and answer any questions you may have. Make sure to attend yours.
Help in Destination
Your friendly Sunwing destination representative is available in Barbados should you require assistance. Please check the Sunwing Vacations information boards or binders located in your hotel for a schedule of when your Sunwing destination representative is available.
Drinking Water
It is recommended that you drink bottled water while in Barbados. Most hotels offer bottled water in your hotel room and can also be purchased in the hotel's shop and in grocery stores. The ice and drinking water served in the hotels are generally made from purified water.
Long Distance Calls
Long distance telephone charges in Barbados can be quite expensive. It is recommended to make a collect call or use your calling card. Service charges may apply when calling from your hotel room.
Safety Deposit Boxes
Please use your safety deposit box for all your valuables, cash and travel documents. Some hotels in Barbados provide safety deposit boxes free of charge while others may require a nominal fee. You will be required to pay a penalty fee if you lose the key.
Resort Safety
Traveling to foreign destinations can be very exhilarating. Tourists must be aware that potential problems and risks to your personal safety could exist anywhere. Please use the same personal safety precautions and common sense on your vacation that you would at home e.g. apply sunscreen frequently, do not swim alone and do not display cash. Avoid venturing out alone and beware of dark or isolated areas.
Taxes and Tipping
Generally, taxes are automatically added to purchases. The tipping percentage is similar to that at home. If you receive good service, please express your gratitude and offer a tip.
Your Flight Home
Please check the Sunwing Vacations information boards or binders located in your hotel to reconfirm your flight from Barbados and its departure time. As a friendly reminder, make sure that you have packed your flight documents, medication, or any articles that you must have with you at all times in your carry-on luggage. Seat selection is on a first come, first serve basis at the airport, unless previously booked and paid for prior to your departure.
Documents needed to visit Barbados Canadian Citizens please click here Non-Canadian citizens please contact the Barbados consulate or embassy for information.
