Barbados

Things to Consider Before You Visit

  • Best time: December to April.
  • Currency: Barbados Dollar (BBD).
  • Languages: English.
  • Tap water safe.
  • Sun protection essential.
  • Swimwear appropriate on beaches; modest dress elsewhere.
  • Water sports and rum tours popular.
  • Luxury resorts dominate main beaches.
  • Cultural etiquette observed in local communities.
  • Currency exchange available at banks and resorts.

Top Attractions

  • Crane Beach.
  • Carlisle Bay.
  • Bathsheba Beach.
  • Luxury beach resorts.
  • Snorkeling and diving tours.
  • Harrison’s Cave.
  • Local rum distilleries.
  • Sunset cruises.
  • Island tours and markets.
  • Wildlife reserves near coastlines.