Barbados Facts At A Glance. |
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Location: The Most Easterly Caribbean Island. Size: 166sq miles/21X14miles Population: 266,800 Language: English Currancy: The Barbados Dollar, which is tied to the US dollar at a rate of $1.98 Bds to $1.00US. Climate: Tropical year round. Tempratures normally between 75 to 90 degrees F. Humidy 60 to 70 degrees. Government: Judicial, Political and administrative institutions are closely modeled on the British system; Political parties are "middle of the road", supportive of the free enterprise system and committed to the rule of law; representative government since 1639 and an independent country since 1966. Capital: Bridgtown. Religion: predominantly Anglican, although 100 denominations are represented. Electricity: 100 volts/50 cycles. Water: Barbados' water is among the purest in the world, and is safe to drink from the tap. Getting Around: Public transportation US$.75 for any destination. Available rentals include cars, coaches, scooters and bicycles. A permit is required for driving. Driving is on the left. Accomodations: Barbados has over 6000 guestrooms, ranging from all-inclusive resorts to villas to apartment-style hotels and budget properties. Departure Tax: US$12.50 (Bds $25.00). Children 12 and under are free. Scheduled Air: Air Jamaica, American Airlines, British West Indies Airways, US Airways. Flight Times: Chicago 5.5 hours; New York 4.5 hours; Miami 3.5 hours. Entry Requirements: A valid passport is generally required. Citizens of the United States or Canada travelling from those countries to Barbados may be admitted without a passport for a period not exceeding 3 months with a birth certificate and photo identification. Credit Cards: American Express, Visa, Master Card, Discover, Barclay Card, Diners Club. Barbados Tourism Authority: 1.888.BARBADOS. |
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The Barbados Trident
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Island Map
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Bathsheba Soupbowl
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Gun Hill Signal Station
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Famous Green Monkeys
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Barbados Chattel Houses
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Almond Beach Club
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Beach Scene
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Sailing
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Barbados Museum
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Looking Up!
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Agent Information
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Did you know that Barbados gets more repeat visitors than any other Caribbean island? There are many reasons for this. Barbados is an excellent value for your clients money. A family could spend 10 days in Barbados and still not do all the things they may want to do. The choices are many, from snorkeling and sailing to nature hikes to walking the "Heritage Trial" of old plantation houses and many historical sites. Of course, doing nothing is a favorite activity, and Barbados is well suited for that. There are over seventy miles of white sandy beaches, and plenty of those have their own secret areas where you can be virtually alone in paradise. Hawking on the beaches and in public areas is not allowed. Dining is a favorite thing to do, and the restaurants range from quality fast food at Chefette to the exquisite combination at Carambolas of French cuisine, Caribbean flair and a touch of Asia --cliff top over the Caribbean Sea. The client most likely to love Barbados are those who insist on a safe and sophisticated vacation. It is hard to convert the quick-tripper, as Barbados takes some time to get to. Another type of client is the wedding or honeymooner. Wedding coordinators are available at most larger resorts, and there are many independent consultants who will be glad to help. So, whether it's shopping, dining, a romantic getaway or the opportunity to veg in style on the beach, take Barbados and put it to the top of your recommended list. |
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Barbados FAM Facts: |
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December 02 to 06, 2001 |
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Airline: Air Jamaica |
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Host Hotel: Almond Village, St. Peter |
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Representative: Richard Davis, barbados@world411.com |
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708.636.0106/Phone |
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| Major | Attractions |
| Harrisons Cave | Beautiful, lighted cave with narritave tram through it. |
| Bathsheba Soup Bowl | World famous area for surfing |
| Tyrol Cot | Home of the former Prime Minister, Grantly Adams |
| Famous | For: |
| Mt. Gay Rum | The world's oldest Rum, brewed in Barbados since 1703. |
| Crop Over | Resureccted Celebration of the end of sugar cane harvest held by slaves. Lasts all of July. |
| The Mighty Gabby | King of Calypso |
| Chattel Houses | Endangered colorful houses first used by the freed plantation slaves. The houses could be taken down and easily moved to a new location. Freed slaves were not landowners and frequently had to move for work opportunities. |
| Flying Fish | The only way to eat this speciality is Bjan-style. No other island can lay claim to cooking it right. |
| Other | Tydbytes |
| George Washington slept in Barbados | Yes, Washington's only know trip outiside the US was to Barbados |
| Minni Driver | Grew up in Barbados |
| "Island in the Sun" | Not a descritpion of Barbados, but a reference to the movie starring Montgomer Cliff. |
| Claudete Couburn | Lived in Barbaods for many years |
| Other | Facts |
| Government | Judicial, Political and administrative institutions are closely modeled on the British system; Political parties are "middle of the road", supportive of the free enterprise system and committed to the rule of law; representative government since 1639 and an independent country since 1966. |
| Capital | Bridgetown |
| Religion | Predominantly Anglican, although 100 denominations are represented. |
| Electricity | 100 volts/50 cycles |
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