20092010

Produced annual ly by Mil ler Publ ishing Co Ltd for the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Associat ion and the Barbados Tourism Authoritycopy 2010 All r ights reserved

All Seasons- EuropaAltman Villa Rentals

Accra Beach Hotel amp SpaBajan Services

Beach ViewBlue Orchids Beach Hotel

Bougainvillea Beach ResortChakra Spa

Cobblers CoveCoconut Court Beach Hotel

Colony ClubCoral Mist Beach Hotel

Coral Reef ClubCourtesy Car Rental

Crane Resort amp Residences TheCrystal Cove

Discovery Bay HotelDover Beach Hotel

Hilton BarbadosHouse The

Intimate Hotels of BarbadosIsland Safari

Little Bay HotelPlum Tree Club on Rockley Golf Course

Rostrevor ApartmentsSandpiper The

Sandy LaneSettlers Beach Villa Hotel

Silver Point Villa HotelSouthern Palms Beach Club amp Resort Hotel

Stoutes Car RentalSugar Cane Club Hotel amp Spa

Tamarind CoveTreasure Beach Hotel

Turtle Beach

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Barbadosthe caribbeanrsquos most revisited destination

a charismatic island with a unique charm and warmthwith mile after mile of powdery white sand beaches

a delightful year-round climate of sunshine and sea breezesacres of verdant rolling sugar cane fields

exotic botanical gardens a rich and fascinatinghistory and some of the friendliest people in the world

For an island measuring a mere 14 x 21 milesBarbados offers visitors a tremendous variety of activitiesand days can be spent as busy or as leisurely as youchoose There is a refreshing mix that goes beyond theusual visitor criteria of lsquosun sea and sandrsquo ndash scratch the

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surface and discover a proud heritage and vibrant culturea fascinating natural environment and above all thespecial flair of the Bajan people who are considered thewarmest and friendliest in the Caribbean No wonderBarbados is the Caribbeanrsquos most revisited destination

Produced annual ly by Mil ler Publ ishing Co Ltd for the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Associat ion and the Barbados Tourism Authoritycopy 2010 All r ights reserved

All Seasons- EuropaAltman Villa Rentals

Accra Beach Hotel amp SpaBajan Services

Beach ViewBlue Orchids Beach Hotel

Bougainvillea Beach ResortChakra Spa

Cobblers CoveCoconut Court Beach Hotel

Colony ClubCoral Mist Beach Hotel

Coral Reef ClubCourtesy Car Rental

Crane Resort amp Residences TheCrystal Cove

Discovery Bay HotelDover Beach Hotel

Hilton BarbadosHouse The

Intimate Hotels of BarbadosIsland Safari

Little Bay HotelPlum Tree Club on Rockley Golf Course

Rostrevor ApartmentsSandpiper The

Sandy LaneSettlers Beach Villa Hotel

Silver Point Villa HotelSouthern Palms Beach Club amp Resort Hotel

Stoutes Car RentalSugar Cane Club Hotel amp Spa

Tamarind CoveTreasure Beach Hotel

Turtle Beach

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1wwwvisitbarbadosorg

Barbadosthe caribbeanrsquos most revisited destination

a charismatic island with a unique charm and warmthwith mile after mile of powdery white sand beaches

a delightful year-round climate of sunshine and sea breezesacres of verdant rolling sugar cane fields

exotic botanical gardens a rich and fascinatinghistory and some of the friendliest people in the world

For an island measuring a mere 14 x 21 milesBarbados offers visitors a tremendous variety of activitiesand days can be spent as busy or as leisurely as youchoose There is a refreshing mix that goes beyond theusual visitor criteria of lsquosun sea and sandrsquo ndash scratch the

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surface and discover a proud heritage and vibrant culturea fascinating natural environment and above all thespecial flair of the Bajan people who are considered thewarmest and friendliest in the Caribbean No wonderBarbados is the Caribbeanrsquos most revisited destination

1wwwvisitbarbadosorg

Barbadosthe caribbeanrsquos most revisited destination

a charismatic island with a unique charm and warmthwith mile after mile of powdery white sand beaches

a delightful year-round climate of sunshine and sea breezesacres of verdant rolling sugar cane fields

exotic botanical gardens a rich and fascinatinghistory and some of the friendliest people in the world

For an island measuring a mere 14 x 21 milesBarbados offers visitors a tremendous variety of activitiesand days can be spent as busy or as leisurely as youchoose There is a refreshing mix that goes beyond theusual visitor criteria of lsquosun sea and sandrsquo ndash scratch the

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Surrounded by over 70 miles of glorious powdery whitesand beaches ndash from secluded west coast coves lapped bythe tranquil waters of the warm Caribbean Sea to thepounding surf of the islandrsquos rugged Atlantic coastlineBarbados boasts some of the finest beaches in the southernCaribbean

Sun sea amp sandBarbados is naturally blessed with a

magnificent variety of sun-drenched palm-fringedbeaches calm crystal clear turquoise water

and a year-round climate thatrsquosas close to perfection as you can get

Add to this the idyllic climate with over 3000 hours ofsunshine a year the constant north-east Trade Winds keepingdaytime temperatures between 80ndash85 degrees fahrenheit(27ndash29 degrees celsius) and just enough rainfall to keepthings green and you have all the ingredients that make thismagical isle the perfect holiday destination

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The stunning Crane Beach

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Planning the wedding of your dreams or the perfectlyromantic honeymoon can be as easy as saying lsquoIdorsquo Barbados has a long tradition of hostingnewlyweds and the island can provide all thenecessary ingredients to ensure the intimate sojournyoursquoll always remember with great pleasure There isno shortage of wedding coordinators on the islandwith select hotels providing an on-staff wedding

planner or service to assist with the detailsWhether itrsquos a traditional ceremony in an old countrychurch a serene beach at sunset or an intimategathering on the deck of a yacht under a star glitteredsky choices of romantic settings aboundRecent legislation has eliminated the advance noticerequirements to marry on the island allowing couplesto marry as soon as a license is obtained

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Savvy shoppingfrom the tax free shops of historic

Bridgetown to the elegant boutiques ofthe west coast Barbados is the shopping

mecca of the Eastern Caribbean

Beyond the lure of turquoise seas and sun-kissedbeaches lies an island packed full of shoppingopportunities Exotic pieces of local art and craft canbe found in studios and galleries across the islandtrendy boutiques carry world renowned designerlabels and ultra-modern department stores offer thefinest in tax free shopping - it is no wonder thatBarbados is one of the best shopping destinations in thesouthern Caribbean today

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Whatever your pleasure or your passion yoursquore sure tofind it in Barbados and with competitive tax freeshopping available to visitors prices can be as much as50 less than in North America and Europe There areespecially good buys to be found on superb gold andsilver jewellery gemstones and famous timepieces crystaland bone china from the finest European manufacturerscameras French and Italian leather goods and all theleading names in perfumes and cosmetics

The beautiful VIP lounge upstairs the Diamonds International Watch amp Design store

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Action islandexplore the countryside discover the

fascinating world beneath the sea in areal submarine enjoy a day of exhilarating sailing

aboard a luxury catamaran or a fun-filled party cruiseon a pirate ship zip over the tree tops drive throughgullies tour the ConcordeBarbados is fun

Enjoy the thrill of lsquoBig Game Fishingrsquo go horseback riding through the beautiful countryside see the island byhelicopter or for a different perspective try zip-lining over the trees You can even spend a day exploring one ofour nearby island neighbours including the idyllic Grenadines an enchanting chain of unspoiled islands anddeserted cays just a short hop away Whether itrsquos serenity or excitement you seek Barbados offers an exceptionalrange of holiday activities to fill your days Sportsmen sailors and landlubbers alike will all find a bounty of choicesfrom which to plan your day - spend a glorious day aboard a luxury catamaran swimming with the turtles in themorning snorkelling and beachcombing in the afternoon Go exploring off-the-beaten-track with Island Safari Toursvisit the Flower Forest or an old plantation house mingle with the monkeys at the Barbados Wildlife Reserveexplore the underground wonders of Harrisonrsquos Cave go scuba diving windsurfing or kitesurfing or for anunderwater experience without getting wet visit Ocean Park a unique marine aquarium park featuring 26 exhibits

The spectacular underwater world of coral gardens amp its inhabitants

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History amp heritagein Barbados many diverse components

blend harmoniously to weave the richly textured fabricof everyday life on the island todayStability and harmony reign among a diverse ldquomeltingpotrdquo population of varied races religions and creeds

Originally inhabited by Amerindians before beingsettled by the English in 1627 Barbados is the onlyCaribbean island which remained constantly underBritish rule until 1966 when she gained independenceIt is no wonder the island is affectionately known as ldquoLittleEnglandrdquo Over the course of the last four centurieshistorical events and a potent mix of African British andother influences have bequeathed a rich and diversecultural heritage Barbados owes much of its appealingcharacter to the huge African influence which is clearly

8

evident in the islandrsquos music dance food and other formsof expressionBridgetown which celebrated its 375thanniversary in 2003 is home to the third oldestParliament in the Commonwealth a statue of LordNelson which pre-dates its counterpart in LondonrsquosTrafalgar Square by some 30 years and the 350-year-old Jewish Synagogue the oldest to be found anywherein the entire Western hemisphere InterestinglyBarbados is the only place that George Washingtonever visited outside of the United States

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Mixing business with pleasureBarbados has become known to

business people from around the world asthe conference capital of the Eastern Caribbean

Barbados has enjoyed a mutually beneficialrelationship with the international business world forwell over 300 years and today with a top rating onthe United Nations Human Development Index theisland enjoys a fine reputation for due diligence goodgovernance and strict adherence to corporate lawWith the existence of attractive Tax Treaty Agreementsbetween Barbados and a growing number ofcountries along with a wide range of other incentivesmany international companies have chosen to dobusiness in or with Barbados As a result of thisdevelopment Barbados now has a new generation ofprofessionals and service providers who areaccustomed to performing their duties to worldstandards on a daily basisThis is good news for any company that chooses tohold a conference or incentive vacation in BarbadosIn addition to the other obvious benefits of excellent

airlift a wide range of superb accommodation worldclass restaurants golf courses and other leisurefacilities function and event planning is offered by anumber of capable Barbadian companies They canassist in arranging any kind of special event allsupported by the high level of technology availablewithin the islandAlso and very significantly as Barbados is eligible tohost conventions under the provisions of the ConventionTourism Tax Credit American companies can holdmeetings on the island and take applicableexpenditures as tax write-offs just as though the eventwere held in the USASo all in all Barbados can truly be considered anideal location to mix business with pleasure ChooseBarbados for your next meeting and make youremployees and colleagues very happy You neverknow you might like it so much that you decide to stay

Country Club at Sandy Lane

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cricketICC 2020 Cricket World Cup-Super 8 Matches-early May 2010Digicel Home Series - Februarywwwwindiescricketcom

golfBarbados Seniors Golf OpenFebruary at The Barbados GolfClub Tel (246) 428-8463

Sir Garfield Sobers Festival of GolfApril 23rd-25th 2010(Played at 3 venues RoyalWestmoreland Sandy Lane ampBarbados Golf Club)Tel (246) 428-8463

Beacon Barbados OpenRoyal WestmorelandTel (246) 422-4653

RBTT ClassicBarbados Golf ClubTel (246) 428-8463wwwbarbadosgolfclubcom

poloInternational polo tournamentsDecember 2009 to May 2010 atWaterhall Lion Castle Clifton andHolders Polo ClubsFor more info see their websitewwwbarbadospoloclubcomwwwwaterhallpolocom

horse racingThe Garrison SavannahSaturday afternoonsSandy Lane Gold Cup - March 6th2010Tel (246) 426-3980wwwbarbadosturfclubcom

sailingFireball World SailingChampionshipsApril 24th-May 7th 2010

Mount Gay Rum Boatyard RegattaMay 13th-16th 2010infosailbarbadoscom

windsurfingInternational WindsurfingChampionshipsWaterman FestivalFebruary 13th-14th 2010

gamefishingBarbados International FishingTournament- March 27th-30thwwwbarbadosgamefishingcom

surfingBarbados NationalsSoup Bowl amp Parlour Bathsheba

tennisBarbados Junior InternationalTournament-March 22nd-27thNational Tennis CentreTel (246) 433-3889

special olympicsOpening Ceremony amp Gamesolympicssunbeachnet

footballWanderers Intrsquol Masters FootballTournamentMay 29th-June 1st 2009at Wanderers Football ClubDayrells Road St Michael

rallyRally Carnival - May amp June 2010Vaucluse Raceway Intrsquol RallysprintRally BarbadosBarbados All Stage RallySeptemberstonessunbeachnet

hockeyBanks Hockey FestivalAugust 15th-21st 2010Various venues including thehockey astro-turf at the SirGarfield Sobers Sports Complex

triathlonNational Triathlon ChampionshipsOctober 10thSpring Garden St Michael

distance runningRun Barbados Festival10K Marathon - DecemberFor more info The BarbadosTourism AuthorityTel (246) 427-2623

Sagicor Run for Life WeekendOctober 15th-17thFor more info Surfside WellnessCentre Tel (246) 436-1024adminsurfsidewellnesscentrecom

hike BarbadosEvery Sunday at 6am amp 330pmexcept moonlight hikes at 530pmFor more info The BarbadosNational Trust Tel (246) 426-2421wwwnationaltrustbarbadoscom

Great reasonsto come and

have fun in Barbados

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music festivals17th Annual Barbados Jazz FestivalJanuary 11th- 17th 2010wwwbarbadosjazzfestivalcom

Holderrsquos Opera SeasonMarch 7th-March 28th 2010at Holders House St JamesFor more info Tel (246) 432-6385wwwholdersnettheseasonholdersnet

Broadway to BarbadosMarch at The Frank Collymore HallBridgetownFor more info Tel (246) 436-9083

Barbados GospelfestMay 22nd-30th 2010wwwbarbadosgospelfestcominfogospelfestcom

Celtic Festival amp InternationalFolk FestivalMay 15th-29th 2010celticruthhotmailcom

Barbados Pan Festival - Julywwwbarbadospanfestivalcom

Barbados nationaltrustOpen HousesEvery Wednesday afternoon fromJanuary to April 2010wwwnationaltrustbarbadoscomnatrustsunbeachnet

Gun Hill by MoonlightSignal Station Gun Hill St George- Friday nearest to full moonJanuary to June (complimentarydrinks and cocktails included)wwwnationaltrustbarbadoscom

film festivalBridgetown Film Festival ampBeach Lime - April 2010wwwbridgetownfilmfestivalcom

Barbados fashionweekSherbourne Conference CentreMarch 25th-28th 2010msmithbarbadosfashionweekcom

cultural festivalsOistins Fish FestivalApril 3rd-5th 2010

Holetown FestivalFebruary 14th-21st 2010

crop over festivalCrop Over Gala - July 3rd

Crop Over Folk ConcertThursday July 22nd 2010

Pic-o-de-Crop Semi FinalsFriday July 23rd 2010

Junior KadoomentSaturday July 24th 2010

Party Monarch FinalsSunday July 25th 2010

Pic-o-de-Crop FinalsFriday July 30th 2010

Bridgetown MarketSaturday and SundayJuly 31st-1st August 2010

Foreday MorningJuly 31st 2010

CohobblopotAugust 1st 2010

Grand KadoomentAugust 2nd 2010National Stadium to Spring GardenHighway

Ceremonial delivery of the lastcanesJune 27th 2010

Pan Pun de SandBrandons BeachJuly 18th 2010

art and craft festivalsBarbados Museum Craft FairDecember 4th 2010The Barbados MuseumThe Garrison St MichaelAlso see cultural festivals -Holetown festival Oistins festivaland Bridgetown market

agricutural showAgrofestQueenrsquos Park BridgetownFebruary 26th-28th 2010

horticultureBarbados Horticultural SocietyAnnual Flower amp Garden ShowJanuary 30th amp 31st 2010Barbados Horticultural SocietyOpen GardensBHS Tel (246) 428-5889Sundays in January - March

culinary festivalTastes of BarbadosFor more info call The BarbadosHotel amp Tourism Association at(246) 426-5041 infobhtaorg

bridgeSun Sea and Slams InternationalBridge FestivalOctober 19th-23rd 2010Leslie Atherley (246) 435-1945

Barbados hashhouse harriersSaturday afternoons at 330pmOct-Mar 4pm Apr-Sept and bankholiday mornings 10amwwwbarbadoshashcom

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Elegant diningamp lively nightlife

Barbados is highly recommended forits high standard of restaurants

and its vibrant nightlife scene

With over 100 restaurants from coast to coast countlessbars and nightclubs Barbados runs the full gamut ofchoice when it comes to dining out and entertainmentThe island truly offers something for everyone from thesophisticated west and south coast establishments to thesmaller lsquono frillsrsquo roadside joints there is an impressiverange of menus and venues to suit all tastes and budgetsTop class chefs prepare award-winning Caribbean farewith a melange of international influences from far awayplaces like Africa India France the Mediterranean and

Asia Sampling is likely to include the islandrsquos nationaldish of flying fish and cou cou along with a remarkablerange of other fresh fish caught daily off the islandrsquosshores It is said that variety is the spice of life and theculinary diversity of Barbadosrsquo dining and its allencompassing vibrant nightlife provide visitors with arefreshingly broad range of choice So whether itrsquos aromantic dinner on a terrace overlooking the sea or thelavish splendour of a dazzling dinner show Barbadoswill rise to meet the highest of your expectations

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Enjoy romantic al fresco dining with sweeping vistas of the Caribbean sea

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The advances within the property sector in Barbadosover the course of the last twenty-five years have beenquite monumental The fledgling market of those earlierdays that quietly attracted the interest of a select fewholiday home purchasers has now blossomed into oneof the most vibrant rewarding and most sought afterinvestment opportunities in the world Without doubtforeign investment in property accommodation andtourism has played a major role in the countryrsquossuccessful economic and social developmentAs we continue to move forward in the future Barbadoswill be careful to preserve its natural environment and toprotect the best interests of the country and its citizenswhile still catering as best as we can to the marketdemands of our international friends and partners

Enjoying leisure time relaxing in a beautiful villa inBarbados be it as an owner or a visiting guest isdefinitely one of lifes finer luxuries Barbados offer avariety of beautiful villas that can accommodate the mostdemanding of requirements and tastes Whether it bebeachfront or wooded garden classical or whimsicalsprawling or small and intimate there is something hereto please everybody couples families or groups offriendsThese villas are staffed by trained professionalswho lavish guests with superb serviceThe vast majority of rental properties in Barbados arelooked after by highly accomplished managementcompanies or real estate agencies professionals whobenefit from many years experience of taking good careof both the houses and the guests who stay in them

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Indulge yourself in Barbados luxury villa living

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accommodation villas amp condominiums

TTrruullyy EExxcclluussiivveeFor discerning travellers who seek a more exclusive holiday in Barbados

EExxttrraaoorrddiinnaarryy SSttaaffff PPrriivvaaccyy ampamp SSeeccuurriittyy PPeerrssoonnaall SSeerrvviicceeWe have the widest selection of luxury holiday homes on the West Coast ranging from 1-bedroom apartmentscondos to 8-bedroomvillas or 3+ acre private estates which are nestled amidst tropically landscaped gardens If you are seeking the ultimate hideaway ampthe finest holiday experience with exclusive services amp leisure options Bajan Services will make your dream vacation a reality

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accommodation

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Altman Villa Rentals offers the finest selection of luxurious private villas and beachfront apartmentsavailable for holiday rentals in Barbados

Whether yoursquore looking for a romantic escape or a family vacation to be on the beach or onthe golf course we have just the right villa for you

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Airlines There are non-stop daily scheduled airlineservices from major international cities Airlines servicing theisland from North America include American Airlines DeltaCaribbean Airlines US Air and Air Jamaica Air Canada andWestjet have regular scheduled flights from Toronto andMontreal British Airways Virgin Atlantic and Excel have directflights from London and Manchester Condor offer a schedulefrom Frankfurt Charter flight companies operate weeklyservices into Barbados during the winter months such asThomas Cooke Thompson Fly First Choice and Monarch fromthe UK and Skyservice Sunwing and Zoom from CanadaFlights from the Caribbean islands are scheduled by LIAT andfrom the neighbouring Grenadine Islands by GrenadineAirlines and SVG Air

Departure Tax Departure tax is included in price ofairline tickets and does not have to be paid in cash at ondeparture

Airport The Grantley Adams International Airport islocated about 30 minutes from the capital city BridgetownThe airport plays an important role as a vital centre and majorlink for international air traffic in the Eastern CaribbeanBarbados is the main gateway to the other islands of theSouthern Caribbean

Seaport Barbados has one of the most modern ports inthe Caribbean with both a deep water harbour and a shallowdraught facility The Bridgetown Port is well equipped with container handlingand berth facilities for ocean going freighters and passengervessels including major luxury liners It has won awards for themost improved port facility and the most receptive destination

getting therehelpful information on booking

your barbados holiday

Visa Entry Requirements Nationals ofCARICOM member states the United Kingdom the UnitedStates Canada and some Commonwealth countries can traveldirectly to Barbados with acceptable proof of nationality andidentity (eg either a valid passport andor original birthcertificate or national identification documents) and may beadmitted for a period not exceeding three (3) months Allvisitors are required to have onward or return tickets Visas arerequired for citizens of Eastern European countries Cuba ThePeoples Republic of China Taiwan South Africa IndiaPakistan Non-Commonwealth countries of Africa all SouthAmerican countries except Argentina Brazil Colombia andVenezuela Visas are not required for passengers travelling oncruise ships with the exception of citizens of the EasternEuropean countries The Peoples Republic of China TaiwanSouth Africa and Korea

On-Island Representation Most touroperators employ local representatives who will meet you atthe airport and arrange your transport to the hotel They willalso arrange to visit you at your hotel to organise any activitiesand give details on your return flight arrangements

Flight Times By air the journey to Barbados is about3 12 hours from Miami 4 12 hours from New York 5hours from Toronto and 8 hours from London

Websites There are several very good websitesoffering a wealth of information on the island - how to bookyour holiday where to stay what to do and where to go whileyou are there The Barbados Hotel and Tourism Associationrsquossite is wwwbarbadosbookingservicecom

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accommodation

Elegant and exclusive Sandy Lane represents the absolute pinnacle in comfort luxury andfive-diamond service A stunning boutique resort Sandy Lane combines classic elegancewith modern amenities to offer a haven of tranquility for couples or the perfect location for

families who desire the finest holiday experience

Sandy Lane St James BB 24024 Barbados West IndiesTel +1 (246) 444 2000 Fax +1 (246) 444 2222

Email mailsandylanecomwwwsandylanecom

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accommodation hotels amp apartments

The Crane St Philip Barbados Tel (246) 423 6220 Fax (246) 423 5343 email reservationsthecranecom website wwwthecranecom

In 1922 the Red Book of the West Indies reported ldquoThe Crane Hotel occupies a high cliff on the Southeast of the Island sweptby fresh invigorating breezes From its windows is displayed the beautiful sea fringing with exquisite colours the white softsandy beach of the hotelrsquos superb bathing place thus has no superior anywhere in the worldrdquo And recently the sparklingpristine azure waters and soft sand stretching for a quarter-mile have earned Crane Beach the distinction as one of ldquothe top tenbeaches in the worldrdquo by Lifestyles Rich and Famous The Crane is a place that continues to evoke feelings of grandeur - amajestic incredibly luxurious resort backed by centuries of tradition Opened in 1887 The Crane is the oldest operating resortin the Caribbean Today the resort continues its finely honed tradition of hospitality warmly welcoming guests from world overThe luxurious residential resort and heritage Village that now occupy this tranquil 38-acre space seamlessly blends the old andthe new maintaining the special character that inspired travelers in centuries past The Cranersquos residence suites all featuretimeless period architecture breathtaking ocean views private balconies 10rsquo to 25rsquo high timber tray ceilings coral stonewalls and truly grand proportions Many boast their own private plunge or ldquoinfinityrdquo edge swimming pools

W H E N Y O U G E T H E R E Y O U ʼ L L K N O W

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accommodation

Contact Info Tel (246) 422-2372 Fax (246) 422 1776 St James BB24017 Barbados WI email coralcaribsurfcom websites wwwcoralreefbarbadoscom wwwsandpiperbarbadoscom

Coral Reef Club is a family-owned and managed luxury hotel set in 12 acres of beautifully landscaped gardenson the calm west coast For those seeking the height of luxury the Plantation Suites are the ultimate choice Guests

also enjoy impeccable service from attentive staff who have a strong eye for detail gourmet food and comfortswhich create a relaxed atmosphere that is such a unique part of the Caribbean

Casual and yet still elegant set in lush gardens leading to an excellent white sand beach The Sandpiper hotel offersluxurious one and two bedroom suites and newly built Tree Top Suites featuring their own plunge pool sun deck andoutstanding interior design The cuisine has been highly acclaimed by lsquoGourmet magazinersquo and the personal service

which guests receive from attentive staff hel ps ensure that they return to visit year after year

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accommodation hotels amp apartments

Five distinctive Caribbean beachfront resorts dotted along the west and southcoasts of Barbados plus acclaimed Daphnersquos ranked among the ldquomostpopularrdquo restaurants in the 2008 Best of Barbados Zagat Guide Yoursquoll find theperfect escape with Elegant Hotels Group where the primary focus for all isexceptional service overall guest satisfaction and upscale accommodations

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Located on one of the best and most peaceful beachesin Barbados blends the elegance and charm of anEnglish country house with the tropical beauty andcharacter of the Caribbean Intimate and comfortableCobblers Cove offers just 40 suites all tastefullydecorated Arranged around beautifully kept gardenseach suite has its own living area that opens onto theterrace breakfast nook with mini bar ac bedroom ampbathroom For those wishing to enjoy the ultimate inluxury the superb Camelot and Colleton suites aresimply two of the finest suites in the Caribbean eachfeaturing a four poster bed private plunge pool and aroof top terrace with a fabulous view of the CaribbeanSea The accommodation at Cobblers Cove is matchedonly by the superb service and attention to detail Cobblers Cove provides complimentary tennis waterskiing windsurfing sailing and snorkeling spa offeringa variety of treatments using Pevonia products and useof an air-conditioned gym ldquoThe Terrace Restaurantrdquo atCobblers Cove offers award-winning Internationalcuisine overlooking the tranquil Caribbean sea

A MEMBER OF RELAIS amp CHATEAUXSt Peter Barbados West Indies

Tel (246) 422 2291 Fax (246) 422 1460Emailreservationscaribsurfcom

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accommodation

Hilton Barbados Needhamrsquos Point St Michael Barbados Tel (246) 426 0200 Fax (246) 434 5770 Email infobarbadoshiltoncom Website wwwhiltoncaribbeancombarbados

ExperienceHILTON BARBADOSWelcomed by tropical breezes drifting through the open air lobby the Hilton Barbados offers cascading pools ahealth and wellness centre and exciting dining options The resort features over 10000 sq ft of meeting space These elaborate facilities include a 4400 sq ft Hilton Meetingsreg complex business centre a luxurious boardroom with 8-hour chairs with an ergonomic design for long-term comfort three meeting rooms that can be divided into six breakout rooms and a 6200 sq ft ballroom that holds up to 570 people For your grouprsquosconvenience wireless internet access is available in all public areas The ultimate blend of business and pleasure Hilton Barbados is the perfect place for your next Caribbean escape

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accommodation hotels amp apartments

Nestled on the tranquil west coast of Barbadosand combining the best of both hotel and villaworlds is the unique property of Settlers BeachSet in 4 acres of tropical gardens are 22 twobedroom tastefully decorated luxury villas set farenough apart to ensure privacy and comfort yetclose enough to be neighbourly and perfectlytailored for carefree holiday living Facilitiesinclude a beachfront restaurant freshwaterswimming pool wireless broadband internetaccess and Gym membership at J amp S Health ampFitness Academy a few minutes away Tennisprivileges at the nearby Sugar Hill Club a world-class tennis centre Our many repeat guests referto Settlers as their home away from home

Settlers Beach St James Barbados WI Tel (246) 422 3052 Fax (246) 422 1937 Website settlersbeachhotelcomEmail reservationssettlersbeachhotelcom

Silverpoint is a unique boutique hotel that offers theservices and amenities of a luxury hotel set within anintimate environment It truly epitomizes Caribbean Chic atits finest This style-savvy establishment is equipped with amodern two storey open concept bar and restaurant withCaribbean inspired cuisine delivered with a modern twistan expansive pool and a cozy lounge space with gratisWiFi A dramatic deck embraces Silverpoints expansivebeach frontage providing sanctuary to the sunseeker anda romantic platform for drinking in the moonlight

Tel(246) 420-4416 Fax(246) 428-8346 silverpointhotelcom

Situated on the west coast of Barbados on St James beachDiscovery Bay is a charming plantation style house Set in lovely

gardens and surrounded by traditional bars and restaurantsDiscovery Bay is just 10 minutes from Bridgetown the islandsrsquo capital

and a 45 minute transfer from the airport With a stunning white sand beach and relaxing pool the hotel is

perfectly positioned to enable guests to explore and enjoy the island

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Situated in an unspoilt south-coast beachfront settingBougainvillea is centrally located -15 minutes from theairport and 15 minutes from Bridgetown Oistins knownfor its popular Fish Fry is just 5 minutes away as is StLawrence Gap - famous for its restaurants bars andvibrant nightlife Bougainvillea offers beautiful self-cateringsuites and a range of facilities amp amenities includingrestaurants amp bars free Wi-Fi 3 pools spa serviceswatersports tennis court and gym Kids will enjoy KidsClub games room amp outdoor playground Warm ampwelcoming itrsquos the perfect getaway for couples amp families

Maxwell Coast Road Christ ChurchTel (246) 418 0990 Fax (246) 428 2524 Email resbougainvillearesortcom Website wwwbougainvillearesortcom

For the most affordable vacation packagebook now at

wwwintimatehotelsbarbadoscomReservations (246) 436-2053

For General Information contactinformationintimatehotelsbarbadoscom

Experience the Intimate side of Barbados an island rich in history with a captivating culture and exquisite sights Over 45 unique properties light years away from the everyday world yet only moments away from everything important

From cozy guesthouses to seaside villas our properties offer convenient locations personalized service true Barbadianhospitality and the most affordable accomodation allowing guests to truly enjoy the best that Barbados has to offer

Its exciting nightlife sumptuous dining experiences and breathtaking island tours are here waiting for you

So for that vacation business or sporting trip choose the Intimate Hotelswe make Barbados affordable for you

wwwintimatehotelsbarbadoscom

Ideally located on the South Coast of the Island this 224room hotel boasts of panoramic views of the ocean poolor island Whether your stay is for business or pleasure ourbeautifully appointed rooms highly acclaimed gourmetrestaurants CHAKRA Spa and well-equipped banquet andconference facilities have been host to the most discerningguests the world over We look forward to making you oneof them

Tel (246) 435 8920 Fax (246) 435 6794Toll Free USA amp Canada 1 888 71 ACCRA 1 888 712 2272 Toll Free Caribbean 1 866 979 ACCRA 1 888 979 2272

Email ReservationsaccrabeachhotelcomWWeebbssiittee wwwwwwaaccccrraabbeeaacchhhhootteellccoomm

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Fully furnished one amp twobedroom apartments eachwith private patiooverlooking the golfcourse or swimming pooland equipped with CableTV and telephones Free shuttle service to andfrom Rockley Beach Golfpackages available

This intimate south coast property on Worthing beach has 31rooms comprising Studios 2 Bedroom and 1 BedroomDeluxe Apts with kitchenettes AC and private baths andbalconies The Hotel also boasts a restaurant novelty shopand watersports

Dover Beach is a 59-room hotel with afriendly and relaxed family atmosphereLocated directly on the beach we areclose to all the amenities and nightlifeAll roomsstudios have twinking bedsac telephone cable TV and privatepatiobalcony Studios have fullyequipped kitchenettes Renovated in

2007 there is a meeting room (seats 35) wireless internet accessamp internet cafeacute swimming pool and pool bar 510 mins fromgolf 15 mins from airportBridgetown Golf Wedding andHoneymoon packages are availableStLawrence Christ Church BB15026 Barbados West Indies Tel (246) 428-8076 Fax (246) 428-2122vacationdoverbeachcomwwwdoverbeachcom

This comfortable and restful hotel sits along 300 ft of whitesand beach and boasts 32 newly built rooms comprisingStudios and 1 Bedroom Apts with kitchenettes AC andprivate baths and balconies overlooking the CaribbeanSea A restaurant fitness centre novelty shop and livelywatersports combine with warm hospitality and add to thecharm of this hotel

Worthing Christ ChurchBarbados West Indies

Tel 246 435-7712 Fax 246 435-6874Email coralmistcaribsurfcom

Website wwwcoralmistbarbadoscom

Worthing Christ ChurchBarbados West Indies

Tel 246 435-8057 Fax 246 435-6578Email blorchidscaribsurfcom

Website wwwblueorchidsbarbadoscom

All Seasons Resort lsquoEuroparsquo is aperfect budget vacationfeaturing 48 elegantly furnishedone bedroom suites All roomshave kitchenette dining ampliving areas private patiocable TV amp personal parkingWe offer a restaurant amp barfree wireless internet access amp a free shuttle service to nearbyshops amp beaches(Great for families amp groups)

Palm Ave Sunset CrestStJamesTel (246) 432-5046

Fax (246) 432- 0893Email stayallseasonsresortbb

Websitewwwallseasonsresortbb

St Lawrence Gap Christ ChurchTel (246) 428 9298 5920 Fax (246) 428 7705

wwwrostrevorbarbadoscomreservationsrostrevorbarbadoscombb

Rostrevor Hotel located in theheart of St Lawrence Gapfeatures spacious self-cateringoceanfront guest roomsoffering excellent amenitiesThese include a pool-side bardining at the HarlequinRestaurant and golf as anofficial partner of the BarbadosGolf Club

CCOOCCOONNUUTT CCOOUURRTT BBEEAACCHH HHOOTTEELL BBAARRBBAADDOOSS WWIIFUN RELAXED FAMILY-OWNED HOTEL bull PERFECT FOR BUSINESS OR HOLIDAY

WEDDING amp MEETING FACILITIES bull GROUP amp CORPORATE DISCOUNTS FREE BREAKFAST amp WIRELESS INTERNET bull GREAT CARICOM RATES

Little Bay has 10 oceanview rooms ndash 7 of thesesleep two and 3 one-bedrooms with sleepersofa (sleeps 4) Eachroom has a king sizebed kitchenette CableTV telephone AC ampceiling fan All activities can bearranged through thehotel reception Internet fax and limitedsecretarial services areavailable

Little Bay HotelStLawrence GapChrist ChurchTel (246) 420-7587little_baycaribsurfcomwwwwwwlliittttlleebbaayyhhootteellbbaarrbbaaddoossccoomm

Tel (246) 435-7606 Fax (246) 435-8282 email infobarbadosplumtreeclubcom website wwwwwwbbaarrbbaaddoosspplluummttrreeeecclluubbccoomm

Tel +246-427-1655 bull Fax +246-429-8198 bull wwwcoconut-courtcom

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Come and discover the blend of luxury tranquility and seclusionof Sugar Cane Club Hotel amp Spa a select hill top boutique hoteloverlooking the exotic West coast of Barbados Facilities includea fabulous Spa swimming pools squash court art gallerysouvenir shop restaurant and bar mountain bikes and a beachfacility including kayaks glass bottom boat and snorkeling Visitthe new Sugar Cane Club Hotel amp Spa for the ultimate experienceof this special property

Maynards St Peter BarbadosTel(246)422-5026Fax(246)422-0522

ressugarcaneclubcomwwwsugarcaneclubcom

Beach View is an exciting new condo hotel set on 3 acres of beautifullylandscaped gardens overlooking the stunning waters of Paynes Bay36 spacious and fully equipped one 2 amp 3 bedroom suites all with full oceanviews feature high quality tropical furnishings ac bedrooms complimentaryin-room internet access full kitchens open plan living areas amp largebalconiesSeparate childrenrsquos amp adult swimming pools bistro style cafeacute poolside honour bar pre arrival grocery stocking airport transfers a fantasticlocation amp warm friendly and highly personalized service all combine for atotally hassle free holiday perfect for families couples or groups

Paynes Bay St JamesTel 246-432-2300 | Fax 246-432-0946reservationsbeachviewbarbadoscom

wwwbeachviewbarbadoscom

Paynes Bay St James BB24023Tel (246) 432 1346 Fax (246) 432 1094reservationstreasurebeachhotelcom

wwwtreasurebeachhotelcom

A little gem and a surprisingly well-kept secret Treasure Beachoffers a stunning location and quiet intimate charm Located onone of the islandrsquos best white sand beaches the 35-room hotel isset in lush tropical gardens Newly modernized the hotel alsooffers new luxury suites with private pools overlooking theCaribbean Sea

St Lawrence Gap Christ Church Barbados WI Tel(246) 428-7171 | Fax (246) 428-7175

email reservationssouthernpalmsnetwweebbssiittee wwwwwwssoouutthheerrnnppaallmmssnneett

Southern Palms Beach Club has 5 acres of spaciousgardens edging Dover Beach one of the loveliest beaches

in BarbadosYou can cool down in one of 2 freshwaterpools or the turquoise ocean Ready for action Tennis

miniature golf windsurfing and boogie boarding are alsoincluded The Garden Terrace Restaurant specialises indelicately seasoned Caribbean cuisineSteelband amp

calypso entertainment are a regular feature

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Accra Beach Hotel 224 3 Rockley Ch Ch 1127 435-8920 435-6794 reservationsaccrabeachhotelcom wwwaccrabeachhotelcom $188-927 $214-1092 75

Allamanda Beach Hotel 50 1 Hastings Ch Ch 15 438-1000 435-9211 vacationallamandabeachcom wwwallamandabeachcom $152-189 $218-279

All Seasons Resort- Europa 48 1 Sunset Crest StJames 24 432-5046 432-0893 stayallseasonsresortbb wwwallseasonsresortbb $130-195 $178-275 75

Almond Beach Club amp Spa 161 2 Vauxhall StJames 275 432-7840 432-2115 abcconciergealmondresortscom wwwalmondresortscom on request on request all inclusive

Almond Beach Village 395 2 Heywoods StPeter 365 422-4900 422-0617 abvconciergealmondresortscom wwwalmondresortscom on request on request all inclusive

Almond Casuarina 280 3 St Lawrence Ch Ch 5 420-3600 428-1970 fkingalmondresortscom wwwalmondresortscom on request on request all inclusive

Amaryllis Beach Resort 144 2 Hastings Ch Ch 16 438-8000 426-9566 vacationamaryllisbeachresortcom wwwamaryllisbeachresortcom $187-456 $229-613

Angler Apartments 12 1 Derricks StJames 24 432-0817 432-0817 gosainsunbeachnet wwwanglerapartmentscom $75-83 $112-120 175

Bayfield House 10 1 Mullinrsquos St Peter 30 419-0497 422-5340 trevorbayfieldbarbadoscom wwwbayfieldbarbadoscom $145-200 $235-350 VAT incl

Blue Horizon Apartment Hotel 65 1 Rockley Ch Ch 122 435-8916 435-8153 reservationsgemsbarbadoscom wwwgemsbarbadoscom $127-195 $178-259 incl

Blue Orchid Beach Hotel 31 Worthing Ch Ch 10 435-8057 435-6578 blorchidscaribsurfcom wwwblueorchidsbarbadoscom $123-220 $187-319 175

Bougainvillea Beach Resort 138 2 Maxwell Coast Ch Ch 8 418-0990 428-2524 resbougainvillearesortcom wwwbougainvillearesortcom $178-465 $271-688 incl

Butterfly Beach Hotel 93 1 Maxwell Ch Ch 7 428- 9095 418-0502 reservationsbutterflybeachcom wwwbutterflybeachcom $80-225 $115-325 125

Carib Blue Apartments 18 Maxwell Ch Ch 95 428-2290 428-5140 caribblueaptsyahoocom wwwcaribblueaptscom $60-90 $75-120 125

Cobblers Cove Hotel 40 1 Coast StPeter 40 422-2291 422-1460 reservationscobblerscovecom wwwcobblerscovecom $465-1135 $895-2575 incl

Coconut Court Beach Hotel 112 1 Hastings Ch Ch 9 427-1655 429-8198 jfieldcoconut-courtcom wwwcoconut-courtcom $109-159 $141-197 incl

Colony Club Hotel 96 2 Porters StJames 29 422-2335 422-0667 reservationseleganthotelscom wwweleganthotelscom $402-837 $672-1567 incl

Coral Mist Beach Hotel 32 1 Worthing Ch Ch 10 435-7712 435-6874 coralmistcaribsurfcom wwwcoralmistbarbadoscom $123-231 $187-314 175

Coral Reef Club 88 1 Porters StJames 30 422-2372 422-1776 coralcaribsurfcom wwwcoralreefbarbadoscom $245-1410 $465-2595 incl

Coral Sands Beach Hotel 31 1 Worthing Ch Ch 12 435-6617 435-7297 vacationcoralsandsresortcom wwwcoralsandsresortcom $202 $297

Cove Spring House 10 The Garden StJames 288 422-47743166 422-1244 covespringcaribsurfcom wwwcovespringhousecom on request on request

Crane Resort amp Residences The 202 4 The Crane StPhilip 65 423-6220 423-5343 reservationsthecranecom wwwthecranecom $170-1030 $389-2321 incl

Crystal Cove Hotel 88 2 Appleby St James 245 432-2683 432-8290 reservationseleganthotelscom wwweleganthotelscom $421-720 $598-1238 incl

Discovery Bay Hotel 88 1 Holetown St James 24 432-1301 432-2553 discobaycaribsurfcom wwwrexresortscom $295-504 on request 175

Divi Heritage 22 Sunset Crest StJames 23 432-2968 432-1527 diviheritagecaribsurfcom wwwdiviresortscom $119-224 $179-279 175

Divi Southwinds 133 2 StLawrence Ch Ch 105 428-7181 420-2673 sales_southwindscaribusrfcom wwwdiviresortscom $219 $325 175

Dover Beach Hotel 59 1 StLawrence ChCh 4 428-8076 428-2122 vacationdoverbeachcom wwwdoverbeachcom $115-165 $145-1200 175

Fairmont Royal Pavilion 73 2 Porters StJames 29 422-5555 422-3940 royalpavilionfairmontcom wwwfairmontcom $550-650 $910-1750 incl

Golden Sands Hotel 27 1 Maxwell Ch Ch 55 428-8051 428-3897 vacationgoldensandshotelcom wwwgoldensandshotelcom $75-90 $125-155 175

Four Aces Apartments amp Cottages 9 StLawrence Gap ChCh 12 428-5110 428-5110 saltashnfouraceslivecom $85-115 $95-185 75

Grand Barbados Beach Resort 124 1 Aquatic Gap StMichael 17 426-4000 429-2400 reservationsgrandbarbadoscom wwwgrandbarbadoscom on request on request incl

Hilton Barbados 350 3 Needhamrsquos Point St Michael 17 426-0200 434-5770 reservationsbarbadoshiltoncom wwwhiltoncaribbeancombarbados on request on request 175

Island Inn Hotel 23 1 Aquatic Gap StMichael 155 436-6393 437-8035 bookingsislandinnbarbadoscom wwwislandinnbarbadoscom $210 $225

Just Home Apartments 5 Aquatic Gap StMichael 155 427-3265 justhome1msncom $40-65 $40-65 incl

Little Arches Hotel 10 1 Enterprise Coast Rd ChCh 8 420-4689 418-0207 paradiselittlearchescom wwwlittlearchescom $195-340 $275- 555 175

Little Bay Hotel 10 1 St Lawrence ChCh 11 420-7587 420-7588 little_baycaribsurfcom wwwbarbadosorg $100-115 $110-165 175

wwwvisitbarbadosorg

Beach View Condominium Hotel 36 1 Paynersquos Bay St James 18 432-2300 432-0946 reservationsbeachviewbarbadoscom wwwbeachviewbarbadoscom $200-475 $385-475

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Accra Beach Hotel 224 3 Rockley Ch Ch 1127 435-8920 435-6794 reservationsaccrabeachhotelcom wwwaccrabeachhotelcom $188-927 $214-1092 75

Allamanda Beach Hotel 50 1 Hastings Ch Ch 15 438-1000 435-9211 vacationallamandabeachcom wwwallamandabeachcom $152-189 $218-279

All Seasons Resort- Europa 48 1 Sunset Crest StJames 24 432-5046 432-0893 stayallseasonsresortbb wwwallseasonsresortbb $130-195 $178-275 75

Almond Beach Club amp Spa 161 2 Vauxhall StJames 275 432-7840 432-2115 abcconciergealmondresortscom wwwalmondresortscom on request on request all inclusive

Almond Beach Village 395 2 Heywoods StPeter 365 422-4900 422-0617 abvconciergealmondresortscom wwwalmondresortscom on request on request all inclusive

Almond Casuarina 280 3 St Lawrence Ch Ch 5 420-3600 428-1970 fkingalmondresortscom wwwalmondresortscom on request on request all inclusive

Amaryllis Beach Resort 144 2 Hastings Ch Ch 16 438-8000 426-9566 vacationamaryllisbeachresortcom wwwamaryllisbeachresortcom $187-456 $229-613

Angler Apartments 12 1 Derricks StJames 24 432-0817 432-0817 gosainsunbeachnet wwwanglerapartmentscom $75-83 $112-120 175

Bayfield House 10 1 Mullinrsquos St Peter 30 419-0497 422-5340 trevorbayfieldbarbadoscom wwwbayfieldbarbadoscom $145-200 $235-350 VAT incl

Blue Horizon Apartment Hotel 65 1 Rockley Ch Ch 122 435-8916 435-8153 reservationsgemsbarbadoscom wwwgemsbarbadoscom $127-195 $178-259 incl

Blue Orchid Beach Hotel 31 Worthing Ch Ch 10 435-8057 435-6578 blorchidscaribsurfcom wwwblueorchidsbarbadoscom $123-220 $187-319 175

Bougainvillea Beach Resort 138 2 Maxwell Coast Ch Ch 8 418-0990 428-2524 resbougainvillearesortcom wwwbougainvillearesortcom $178-465 $271-688 incl

Butterfly Beach Hotel 93 1 Maxwell Ch Ch 7 428- 9095 418-0502 reservationsbutterflybeachcom wwwbutterflybeachcom $80-225 $115-325 125

Carib Blue Apartments 18 Maxwell Ch Ch 95 428-2290 428-5140 caribblueaptsyahoocom wwwcaribblueaptscom $60-90 $75-120 125

Cobblers Cove Hotel 40 1 Coast StPeter 40 422-2291 422-1460 reservationscobblerscovecom wwwcobblerscovecom $465-1135 $895-2575 incl

Coconut Court Beach Hotel 112 1 Hastings Ch Ch 9 427-1655 429-8198 jfieldcoconut-courtcom wwwcoconut-courtcom $109-159 $141-197 incl

Colony Club Hotel 96 2 Porters StJames 29 422-2335 422-0667 reservationseleganthotelscom wwweleganthotelscom $402-837 $672-1567 incl

Coral Mist Beach Hotel 32 1 Worthing Ch Ch 10 435-7712 435-6874 coralmistcaribsurfcom wwwcoralmistbarbadoscom $123-231 $187-314 175

Coral Reef Club 88 1 Porters StJames 30 422-2372 422-1776 coralcaribsurfcom wwwcoralreefbarbadoscom $245-1410 $465-2595 incl

Coral Sands Beach Hotel 31 1 Worthing Ch Ch 12 435-6617 435-7297 vacationcoralsandsresortcom wwwcoralsandsresortcom $202 $297

Cove Spring House 10 The Garden StJames 288 422-47743166 422-1244 covespringcaribsurfcom wwwcovespringhousecom on request on request

Crane Resort amp Residences The 202 4 The Crane StPhilip 65 423-6220 423-5343 reservationsthecranecom wwwthecranecom $170-1030 $389-2321 incl

Crystal Cove Hotel 88 2 Appleby St James 245 432-2683 432-8290 reservationseleganthotelscom wwweleganthotelscom $421-720 $598-1238 incl

Discovery Bay Hotel 88 1 Holetown St James 24 432-1301 432-2553 discobaycaribsurfcom wwwrexresortscom $295-504 on request 175

Divi Heritage 22 Sunset Crest StJames 23 432-2968 432-1527 diviheritagecaribsurfcom wwwdiviresortscom $119-224 $179-279 175

Divi Southwinds 133 2 StLawrence Ch Ch 105 428-7181 420-2673 sales_southwindscaribusrfcom wwwdiviresortscom $219 $325 175

Dover Beach Hotel 59 1 StLawrence ChCh 4 428-8076 428-2122 vacationdoverbeachcom wwwdoverbeachcom $115-165 $145-1200 175

Fairmont Royal Pavilion 73 2 Porters StJames 29 422-5555 422-3940 royalpavilionfairmontcom wwwfairmontcom $550-650 $910-1750 incl

Golden Sands Hotel 27 1 Maxwell Ch Ch 55 428-8051 428-3897 vacationgoldensandshotelcom wwwgoldensandshotelcom $75-90 $125-155 175

Four Aces Apartments amp Cottages 9 StLawrence Gap ChCh 12 428-5110 428-5110 saltashnfouraceslivecom $85-115 $95-185 75

Grand Barbados Beach Resort 124 1 Aquatic Gap StMichael 17 426-4000 429-2400 reservationsgrandbarbadoscom wwwgrandbarbadoscom on request on request incl

Hilton Barbados 350 3 Needhamrsquos Point St Michael 17 426-0200 434-5770 reservationsbarbadoshiltoncom wwwhiltoncaribbeancombarbados on request on request 175

Island Inn Hotel 23 1 Aquatic Gap StMichael 155 436-6393 437-8035 bookingsislandinnbarbadoscom wwwislandinnbarbadoscom $210 $225

Just Home Apartments 5 Aquatic Gap StMichael 155 427-3265 justhome1msncom $40-65 $40-65 incl

Little Arches Hotel 10 1 Enterprise Coast Rd ChCh 8 420-4689 418-0207 paradiselittlearchescom wwwlittlearchescom $195-340 $275- 555 175

Little Bay Hotel 10 1 St Lawrence ChCh 11 420-7587 420-7588 little_baycaribsurfcom wwwbarbadosorg $100-115 $110-165 175

wwwvisitbarbadosorg

Beach View Condominium Hotel 36 1 Paynersquos Bay St James 18 432-2300 432-0946 reservationsbeachviewbarbadoscom wwwbeachviewbarbadoscom $200-475 $385-475

Accommodation() AvailableNearby Rates are in US Dollars daily double-occupancy Surcharge includes 75 VAT amp service chargeAll rates are subject to change

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Nautilus Beach Apartments 14 Bay St StMichael 155 426-3541 430-9191 nautilusbeachcaribusurfcom wwwnautilusbeachcom $94-129 $123-159 incl

Oleander Beach Apartments 10 1 Worthing Ch Ch 5 420-6906 420-4241 homesales-rentals1caribsurfcom wwwrexrealtybarbadoscom $100 $130

Piratersquos Inn 22 1 Hastings Ch Ch 115 426-6273 436-0957 infopiratesinnbarbadoscom wwwpiratesinnbarbadoscom $90-160 $125-210 incl

Pommarine Hotel 21 2 Hastings Ch Ch 115 228- 0900 228-0907 pommarinesunbeachnet wwwpommarinecom $106-150 $150-185 175

Port St Charles 50 1 Port StCharles StPeter 37 419-1000 422-7447 pscreservationscaribsurfcom wwwportstcharlescom on request on request incl

Plum Tree Club on Rockley Golf Course 40 1 Rockley Ch Ch 6 435-7606 435-8282 infobarbadosplumtreeclubcom wwwbarbadosplumtreeclubcom $110-170 $140-255 75

Rostrevor Apartment Hotel 54 1 St Lawrence ChCh 105 428-9298 428-7705 reservationsrostrevorbarbadoscombb wwwrostrevorbarbadoscom $57-121 $90-192 75

Round Rock Apartments on Sea 7 1 Silver Sands Ch Ch 5 428-7500 428-7970 roundrckcaribsurfcom wwwbarbadosorgapta40htm $61-131 $94-165 incl

Royal Westmoreland 20 1 Westmoreland StJames 32 419-0394 422-9098 wwwroyalwestmorelandcom on request on request

Sandy Lane Hotel 113 4 Sandy Lane StJames 27 444-2000 444-2222 mailsandylanecom wwwsandylanecom $1000-11000 $1400-25000 10

Savannah Hotel 98 2 Hastings Ch Ch 135 228-3800 228-4385 reservationsgemsbarbadoscom wwwgemsbarbadoscom $225-246 $228-310 incl

Sea Breeze Beach Hotel 78 3 Maxwell Coast Ch Ch 7 418-8098 428-2872 reservationssea-breezecom wwwsea-breezecom $322-645 $420-800 125

Seafoam Haciendas 12 Worthing Ch Ch 115 435-7380 435-7384 seafoamcaribsurfcom wwwseafoamhaciendascom $130-170 $175-240 75

Sea-U Guest House 7 1 BathshebaStJoseph 31 433-9450 433-9210 sea-ucaribsurfcom wwwseaubarbadoscom $109-159 $149-209 75 (incl bkfast)

Settlers Beach Villa Hotel 23 1 Holetown StJames 29 422-3052 422-1937 settlerscaribsurfcom wwwsettlersbeachhotelcom $262-814 $411-1627 incl

Silver Point Hotel 58 1 Silver Sands Ch Ch 7 420-4416 420-8346 scolesilverpointhotelcom wwwsilverpointhotelcom $128-450 $266-726 175

Silver Sands Resort 130 2 Silver Sands Ch Ch 7 428-6001 428-3578 infosilversandsbarbadoscom wwwsilversandsbarbadoscom $110-180 $174-270 175

South Beach Resort amp Vacation Club 47 1 Rockley Ch Ch 8 435-8561 435-8954 infosouthbeachbarbadoscom wwwsouthbeachbarbadoscom $167-221 $234-318 75

South Gap Hotel 34 1 St Lawrence ChCh 7 420-7597 420-6431 infosouthgapbarbadoscom wwwsouthgapbarbadoscom $111-152 $159-194 incl

Southern Palms Beach Club 91 1 St Lawrence Ch Ch 11 428-7171 428-7175 reservationssouthernpalmsnet wwwsouthernpalmsnet $176-330 $310-520 175

Sugar Cane Club Hotel amp Spa 43 1 Maynards StPeter 32 422-5026 422-0522 ressugarcaneclubcom wwwsugarcaneclubcom $135-255 $175-295 175

The Sandpiper Hotel 47 1 Holetown StJames 30 422-2251 432-1776 coralcaribsurfcom wwwsandpiperbarbadoscom $420-1300 $760-2600 175

The House 34 1 Paynes Bay StJames 255 432-5525 432-5255 reservationseleganthotelscom wwweleganthottelscom $709-1258 $700-2213 incl

Time Out at the Gap 76 1 StLawrence Ch Ch 10 420-5021 420-5034 reservationsgemsbarbadoscom wwwgemsbarbadoscom $110-140 $162-204 incl

Travellers Palm Apartment Hotel 16 Sunset Crest StJames 29 432-6750 432-7229 resthepalmsresortnet wwwthepalmsresortnet $125 $165 75

Treasure Beach Hotel 35 1 Paynes Bay St James 255 432-1346 432-1094 reservationstreasurebeachhotelcom wwwtreasurebeachhotelcom $315-910 $800-1900 incl

Turtle Beach Hotel 164 3 Dover Ch Ch 95 428-7131 428-6089 reservationseleganthotelscom wwweleganthotelscom $440-724 $654-1298 incl

Walmer Lodge Apartments 10 Black Rock St Michael 20 425-1026 425-1026 leroywcaribsurfcom wwwwalmerlodgebarbadoscom $55-100 $65-120 incl

Yellow Bird Hotel 16 1 StLawrence Ch Ch 7 435-7107 418-9770 infoyellowbirdbarbadoscom wwwyellowbirdbarbadoscom $100-150 $150-200 175

Melrose Beach Apartments 14 Worthing Ch Ch 45 435-79845 436-1198 infomelrosebeach-aptscom httpmelrosebeach-aptcom $75-90 $105-120 incl

Mango Bay Hotel amp Beach Club 76 1 Holetown StJames 28 432-1384 432-5297 reservationsmangobaybarbadoscom wwwmangobaybarbadoscom $285-1500 $595-2250 incl

Tamarind Cove Hotel 110 2 Paynes Bay StJames 255 432-1332 432-6317 reservationseleganthotelscom wwweleganthotelscom $334-757 $1022-1620 175 incl

wwwvisitbarbadosorg

Little Good Harbour 21 1 Shermans StPeter 37 439-3000 439-2020 littlegoodharboursunbeachnet wwwlittlegoodharbourbarbadoscom $249-571 $399-940 175

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Nautilus Beach Apartments 14 Bay St StMichael 155 426-3541 430-9191 nautilusbeachcaribusurfcom wwwnautilusbeachcom $94-129 $123-159 incl

Oleander Beach Apartments 10 1 Worthing Ch Ch 5 420-6906 420-4241 homesales-rentals1caribsurfcom wwwrexrealtybarbadoscom $100 $130

Piratersquos Inn 22 1 Hastings Ch Ch 115 426-6273 436-0957 infopiratesinnbarbadoscom wwwpiratesinnbarbadoscom $90-160 $125-210 incl

Pommarine Hotel 21 2 Hastings Ch Ch 115 228- 0900 228-0907 pommarinesunbeachnet wwwpommarinecom $106-150 $150-185 175

Port St Charles 50 1 Port StCharles StPeter 37 419-1000 422-7447 pscreservationscaribsurfcom wwwportstcharlescom on request on request incl

Plum Tree Club on Rockley Golf Course 40 1 Rockley Ch Ch 6 435-7606 435-8282 infobarbadosplumtreeclubcom wwwbarbadosplumtreeclubcom $110-170 $140-255 75

Rostrevor Apartment Hotel 54 1 St Lawrence ChCh 105 428-9298 428-7705 reservationsrostrevorbarbadoscombb wwwrostrevorbarbadoscom $57-121 $90-192 75

Round Rock Apartments on Sea 7 1 Silver Sands Ch Ch 5 428-7500 428-7970 roundrckcaribsurfcom wwwbarbadosorgapta40htm $61-131 $94-165 incl

Royal Westmoreland 20 1 Westmoreland StJames 32 419-0394 422-9098 wwwroyalwestmorelandcom on request on request

Sandy Lane Hotel 113 4 Sandy Lane StJames 27 444-2000 444-2222 mailsandylanecom wwwsandylanecom $1000-11000 $1400-25000 10

Savannah Hotel 98 2 Hastings Ch Ch 135 228-3800 228-4385 reservationsgemsbarbadoscom wwwgemsbarbadoscom $225-246 $228-310 incl

Sea Breeze Beach Hotel 78 3 Maxwell Coast Ch Ch 7 418-8098 428-2872 reservationssea-breezecom wwwsea-breezecom $322-645 $420-800 125

Seafoam Haciendas 12 Worthing Ch Ch 115 435-7380 435-7384 seafoamcaribsurfcom wwwseafoamhaciendascom $130-170 $175-240 75

Sea-U Guest House 7 1 BathshebaStJoseph 31 433-9450 433-9210 sea-ucaribsurfcom wwwseaubarbadoscom $109-159 $149-209 75 (incl bkfast)

Settlers Beach Villa Hotel 23 1 Holetown StJames 29 422-3052 422-1937 settlerscaribsurfcom wwwsettlersbeachhotelcom $262-814 $411-1627 incl

Silver Point Hotel 58 1 Silver Sands Ch Ch 7 420-4416 420-8346 scolesilverpointhotelcom wwwsilverpointhotelcom $128-450 $266-726 175

Silver Sands Resort 130 2 Silver Sands Ch Ch 7 428-6001 428-3578 infosilversandsbarbadoscom wwwsilversandsbarbadoscom $110-180 $174-270 175

South Beach Resort amp Vacation Club 47 1 Rockley Ch Ch 8 435-8561 435-8954 infosouthbeachbarbadoscom wwwsouthbeachbarbadoscom $167-221 $234-318 75

South Gap Hotel 34 1 St Lawrence ChCh 7 420-7597 420-6431 infosouthgapbarbadoscom wwwsouthgapbarbadoscom $111-152 $159-194 incl

Southern Palms Beach Club 91 1 St Lawrence Ch Ch 11 428-7171 428-7175 reservationssouthernpalmsnet wwwsouthernpalmsnet $176-330 $310-520 175

Sugar Cane Club Hotel amp Spa 43 1 Maynards StPeter 32 422-5026 422-0522 ressugarcaneclubcom wwwsugarcaneclubcom $135-255 $175-295 175

The Sandpiper Hotel 47 1 Holetown StJames 30 422-2251 432-1776 coralcaribsurfcom wwwsandpiperbarbadoscom $420-1300 $760-2600 175

The House 34 1 Paynes Bay StJames 255 432-5525 432-5255 reservationseleganthotelscom wwweleganthottelscom $709-1258 $700-2213 incl

Time Out at the Gap 76 1 StLawrence Ch Ch 10 420-5021 420-5034 reservationsgemsbarbadoscom wwwgemsbarbadoscom $110-140 $162-204 incl

Travellers Palm Apartment Hotel 16 Sunset Crest StJames 29 432-6750 432-7229 resthepalmsresortnet wwwthepalmsresortnet $125 $165 75

Treasure Beach Hotel 35 1 Paynes Bay St James 255 432-1346 432-1094 reservationstreasurebeachhotelcom wwwtreasurebeachhotelcom $315-910 $800-1900 incl

Turtle Beach Hotel 164 3 Dover Ch Ch 95 428-7131 428-6089 reservationseleganthotelscom wwweleganthotelscom $440-724 $654-1298 incl

Walmer Lodge Apartments 10 Black Rock St Michael 20 425-1026 425-1026 leroywcaribsurfcom wwwwalmerlodgebarbadoscom $55-100 $65-120 incl

Yellow Bird Hotel 16 1 StLawrence Ch Ch 7 435-7107 418-9770 infoyellowbirdbarbadoscom wwwyellowbirdbarbadoscom $100-150 $150-200 175

Melrose Beach Apartments 14 Worthing Ch Ch 45 435-79845 436-1198 infomelrosebeach-aptscom httpmelrosebeach-aptcom $75-90 $105-120 incl

Mango Bay Hotel amp Beach Club 76 1 Holetown StJames 28 432-1384 432-5297 reservationsmangobaybarbadoscom wwwmangobaybarbadoscom $285-1500 $595-2250 incl

Tamarind Cove Hotel 110 2 Paynes Bay StJames 255 432-1332 432-6317 reservationseleganthotelscom wwweleganthotelscom $334-757 $1022-1620 175 incl

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Little Good Harbour 21 1 Shermans StPeter 37 439-3000 439-2020 littlegoodharboursunbeachnet wwwlittlegoodharbourbarbadoscom $249-571 $399-940 175

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Activities amp Services

Explore the ever-changing vistas of Barbados in a vehiclefrom Stoutes Car Rental Ltd Jeeps mokes vans and air-conditioned cars available - all with detailed maps thatindicate our islands historic sites hidden beacheshorticultural treasures and other unique attractions Wedeliver at our offices at the airport and the cruise terminaland offer free deliverypick-up service to any location inBarbados We have a 24 hour emergency service andvisitor driving permits and child seats are also supplied

Kirtons St Philip Tel 246 416 4456 Fax 246 416 4435Email infostoutescarcom Website wwwstoutescarcom

Tel (246) 431-4160 (Wildey) or (246) 418-2500 (Airport) Fax (246) 429-6387 Toll free Fax (800) 303-3806

email reservationscourtesyrentacarcomwebsite wwwcourtesyrentacarcom

Courtesy Rent A Car has established an enviablereputation over 30 years for providing excellent serviceand quality vehicles at affordable rates Our fleet featuresa range of new vehicles from the compact Nissan Marchto the luxury of the Nissan Cefiro Sedan Courtesy offersan easy to use website 24 hour emergency service andfriendly efficient staff all packaged into affordable rates tomake your rental experience pleasurable

EXPERIENCE TOURS WITH A DIFFERENCEJoin us for a day of adventure and discovery

Choose from one of our unique toursbull Adventure Safari bull Land amp Sea Safari

bull Tailor-made Safari We will take you to all the popular spots and to the out ofthe way stops only accessible by our special rigged safari 4 x 4 Land Rovers We promise to show you this island

like no one else can

Tel (246) 429 5337 Fax (246) 429 8147email infoislandsafaribb

website wwwislandsafaribb

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CHAKRA SPA is a haven for relaxation rejuvenation andhealing Our philosophy is before you heal yourself youmust connect with your physical emotional and spiritual

sides to embrace what is uniquely you ndash pamperingbeyond the surface Allow us to share in your efforts

towards a better balanced you the natural way

Located at the Accra Beach Hotel amp SpaRockley Christ Church Barbados

Tel (246) 435-8690 (246) ndash 435-8920 ext 5176Email cchhaakkrraassppaaaaccccrraabbeeaacchhhhootteellccoomm

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Dress Code Outfit yourself for the warm tropicalclimate Shorts T-Shirts wraps and sundresses would be yourbest bet for daytime wear while ldquoelegantly casualrdquo wearwould suit the evenings Bear in mind that swimwear shouldbe kept for the beach and suitable attire should be worn whengoing shopping or dining out

Telecommunications Barbados has a moderntelecommunications infrastructure with the latest in digitaltechnology and fibre optics systems including internationaldirect dialing facsimile transfer and satellitetelecommunications which allow for the efficient transmissionof electronic data Internet and e-mail services as well asexpress mail and courier delivery are also available TheInternational direct distance dialing code for Barbados is (1-246) followed by a seven digit local number

Tourist Information There are several very goodpublications offering useful information for visitors Particularly worthyof mention are the ldquoIns amp Outs of Barbadosrdquo a high quality visitorrsquosguide packed with fabulous photographs and articles of interest onall aspects of the island and ldquoBarbados in a Nutshellrdquo acomprehensive user-friendly pocket guide with information on thingsto do and see including a restaurant guide and road map Many hotels have an Activities Co-ordinator or Concierge Deskwhere trips and activities can be arranged

Children Barbados is an excellent family holidaydestination with a wide range of activities and attractions thatwould be particularly enjoyed by the young Dependablearrangements for child care can be easily arranged throughyour hotel front desk

Getting Around Driving in Barbados is on the leftside of the road and the majority of vehicles are ldquoright handdriverdquo The island has an extensive road system of about1475 km of paved roads A highway links the north andsouth of the island There are a number of ways to get aroundthe island - all are safe reliable and convenient

Local Buses There is a very good inexpensive publictransport system covering virtually the entire island

Car Hire A full range of well maintained vehicles areavailable through reliable local car hire operators Visitorsmust be over 25 years and have a valid driverrsquos license inorder to obtain a permit to drive in Barbados The cost of avisitorrsquos permit is BDS$1000 (US$500) and most car hirecompanies will issue these when the vehicle is delivered toyour hotel or the airport

Taxis Taxis in Barbados are not metered Fares are setbetween certain points It is always advisable to agree on aprice with the driver before setting off

Newspapers There are two daily local newspapersThe Advocate and The Nation A vast range of daily foreignnewspapers can be delivered daily by Newspapers Direct

TaxesTipping 15 VAT (Value Added Tax) isincluded in all prices in shops supermarkets and restaurants Inhotels 75 VAT and 10 service charge will be added to yourbill Usually 10 - 15 is acceptable when tipping - manyrestaurants automatically add a 10 service charge to your billso you would be wise to check before tipping additionally

Weddings The general requirements are as followsValid passports or original or certified copies of the applicantsrsquobirth certificates If either party is widowed a certified copyof the marriage certificate and death certificate in respect ofthe deceased spouse will be required If either party isdivorced an original Decree Absolute (NOT the Decree Nisi)is required If the Decree Absolute is in a language other thanEnglish it must be accompanied by a certified translationA letter or written indication from the Marriage Officerincluding the church to which he belongs who has agreed toperform the marriage ceremonyApplication for a marriage license must be made by the brideand groom in person at the office of The Ministry of HomeAffairs 5th Floor General Post Office Building CheapsideBridgetown St Michael If neither the bride nor groom is acitizen or resident of Barbados the license fee is BDS$150cash and a $25 stamp Return airline tickets must also bepresented

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Know before you goa few island tips to help you

enjoy your Barbados holiday

32 wwwvisitbarbadosorg

Know before you goa few island tips to help you

enjoy your Barbados holiday

Size amp Location Barbados is 166 square milesdivided into 11 parishes The island is the most easterly of theCaribbean islands with St Vincent and St Lucia being itsclosest neighbours

Climate With over 3000 hours of sunshine annuallythe weather is almost always sunny and warm cooled by theconstant north-east trade winds The average daytimetemperature ranges between 80-85 degrees Fahrenheit 27-29 degrees Celsius Summer temperatures rarely exceed 90degrees fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius)

Language English although the Bajan dialect can beheard all around the island

Capital Bridgetown is the capital of the island and themain shopping centre A convenient and inexpensive shuttleservice operates between hotels and Bridgetown (bookingscan be made through your hotel front desk)

Business Hours Shops in Bridgetown are openMonday to Friday from 830am-430pm and 830am-100pm on Saturdays Malls and out-of-town shops andboutiques usually open from 900am-500pm (Mon-Fri) and900am-200pm on Saturdays Most shops are closed onSundays although some supermarkets and convenience storesremain open

Time Difference 4 hours behind GMT in the winterand 5 hours in the summer 1 hour ahead of US EasternStandard Time (EST) in the winter and the same during USDaylight Saving Time

Population Approximately 272229 The ethnic mixconsists of 93 African descent 3 European 1 Indianand Asian and 3 mixed race Average life expectancy is 77years for both males and females

Economy The economy is based on the followingsectors tourism business financial and general servicesagriculture and manufacturing

The Government Settled in 1627 by the BritishBarbados remained a British colony until its independence onNovember 30th 1966 A member of the BritishCommonwealth Barbadosrsquo constitution is based on the Britishstyle of parliamentary democracy with elections being heldevery five years Barbados has two houses of Parliament aSenate and a House of Assembly The Governor General whorepresents the British Monarch is Head of State whileexecutive authority is vested in the Prime Minister and Cabinetwho are collectively responsible to Parliament

Health Care Barbados is recognised as having themost modern medical facilities in the Eastern CaribbeanMedical services are provided by the two major hospitals TheQueen Elizabeth and Bayview and several well equippedclinics health centres and nursing homes In addition FMHEmergency Medical Clinic in St Michael and Sandy Crest inSt James are private accident and emergency medical centres

Currency The Barbados dollar is tied to the US dollarat a fixed rate of US$100 = BDS$198 The rate ofexchange for sterling Canadian currency varies US currencyis readily accepted everywhere on the island while mosthotels restaurants and large stores accept travellers chequesand most major credit cards as well

Electricity 115230 volts 50 cycle Many hotelsprovide converters for European or Asian appliances NorthAmerican appliances will not need converters

Water The water service in Barbados is reliable and thewater supply is safe and refreshing to drink straight from thetapMany hotels have an Activities Co-ordinator or ConciergeDesk where trips and activities can be arranged

AUSTRALIABarbados Tourism Authority10th Floor 1 Bligh StreetSydney 2000 AustraliaTel + 678(-2)-9221-9988Fax + 61(-2)-9221-9800jcunninghambigpondcom

CANADABarbados Tourism Authority105 Adelaide Street WestSuite 1010TorontoOntario M5H 1P9 CanadaTel (416) 214-9880Toll-Free 1 (800) 268-9122Fax (416) 214-9882canadavisitbarbadosorg

4800 de Maisonneuve WSuite 532 MontrealQuebec H3Z 1M2 CanadaTel (514) 932-3206Fax (514) 932-3775hesvisitbarbadosorg

GERMANYCo The Mangum Group ofCompaniesSonnenstrasseqD-80331 Munich GermanyTel +49 (89) 23 66 21-52Fax +49 (89) 23 66 21-99enkohlermangumde

THE BARBADOS TOURISM AUTHORITY OFFICESBARBADOSBarbados Tourism Authority(headquarters)PO Box 242Harbour RoadBridgetown BarbadosTel (246) 427-2623427-2624Fax (246) 426-4080

wwwvisitbarbadosorgbtainfovisitbarbadosorg

Barbados Tourism AuthorityGrantley Adams Intl AirportChrist ChurchBarbadosTel (246) 428-557009377101Fax (246) 428-0937

Barbados Tourism AuthorityBridgetown HarbourBridgetown BarbadosTel (246) 426-1718431-9033

VENEZUELA - BTABarbados Tourism AuthorityAv Venezuela Con CalleMohedanoHotel J W Mariot local 4 El RosalCaracas VenezuelaTel 0212-951-2738

0800-225-2600Fax 0212-952-8139jrmccscantvnet

PUERTO RICOCo Netpro AdvertisingMr Alejandro GarciaBarbados Tourism AuthorityPMB 160 405 Esmeralda AveGuaynaboPuerto Rico 00969-4457Tel (787) 396-6772Cel (787) 529-7308Fax (787) 782-2656netprocoquinet

UNITED KINGDOMBarbados Tourism Authority263 Tottenham Court RoadLondon W1T 7LAEnglandTel 0-207-636-94489Fax 0-207-637-1496Toll Free 207-636-0090btaukvisitbarbadosorgwwwvisitbarbadoscouk

ITALYGlobal MarketingCommunicationsVia Fratelli Ruffini 920123 MilanoItalyTel (39) 0248012068Fax (39) 0246-3532martinengomartinengoit

UNITED STATESBarbados Tourism Authority820 Second AvenueFifth FloorNew YorkNew York 0017USATel (212) 986-6516

(212) 551-4350Toll-Free 1-(800)-221-9831Fax (212) 573-9850btanyvisitbarbadosorg

Barbados Tourism Authority3340 Wiltshire BoulevardSuite 1207Los Angeles CaliforniaUSA 90010Tel (213) 380-2198Fax (213) 384-2763btalavisitbarbadosorg

Barbados Tourism Authority150 Alhambra CircleSuite 1000 Coral GablesFlorida USA 33134Tel (305) 442- 7471Fax (305) 567-2844btamiamivisitbarbadosorg

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