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Barbados is a beautiful
tropical island with many activities available. There is night
life, music, history, art, and some of the best restaurants
to be found anywhere. In addition to scuba diving, water activities
include surfing, fishing, windsurfing, kayaking and more. But
what makes Barbados such a wonderful place, and the reason why
so many visitors keep returning to the island year after year,
is the people. Barbadians, called Bajans, are warm and friendly,
always ready to greet you with a sincere smile.
Whether new to diving or a seasoned pro, you will be amazed
by underwater Barbados. The fringes and reefs found off this
island blossom with healthy sponges, coral, plant life. There
are a number of reefs, each one unique in its own special way.
The barrier reefs, located 1/2 - 2 miles from shore contain
large coral heads which form the habitat for thousands of beautiful
fish. Larger organisms are also found on these reefs, feeding
on the smaller fish. The Hawksbill turtle can also be found
on these reefs. Fringes and patching reefs are found closer
to shore and have smaller coral formations and more abundant
plant life then the barrier reefs. These reefs are home to Sea
Horses, Frog Fish, Giant Sand Eels and many other marine creatures.
Wrecks form fascinating habitats for marine life and Barbados
has several excellent sites for wreck diving. Carlisle Bay,
with 200 reported wrecks, and the Stavronikita, located at Folkstone
Marine Park are two of the most popular sites.
Climate 75 - 85F 24 -29C Water Temp 80F 27C Visibility 50 -
80 ft 15 - 24 m
Dive
Services
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Barbados Blue Watersports
Hilton Hotel Complex
Needhams Point
St. Michael
Barbados W.I.
Tel. (246) 434 5764
Fax. (246) 435 3794
E-Mail: barbadosblue@caribsurf.com
Web: http://www.divebarbadosblue.com
We are the only facility with on-staff Marine Biologists.
We're surrounded by the best dive sites and best equipped
dive boats and equipment = pure comfort. |
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Reefers
& Wreckers
Speighstown, St Peter
Barbados
Tel.: Office 246 4225450; cell 2305926;2341377
Fax.: 246 4225450
E-Mail: scubadiving@scubadiving.bb
Web: http://www.scubadiving.bb
Our aim to is to make sure you are well taken care of,
whatever your experience and ensure that you have the
chance to dive the great wrecks and reefs of Barbados.
We are found in the Kings Beach Hotel, St Peter, Barbados
which welcomes families and guests back year after year.
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The
Dive Shop, Ltd.
Aquatic
Gap
St. Michael
Barbados BB14000
Tel.: (246)426-9947
USA Toll Free: 1-888-898-3483
CANADA Toll Free: 1-888-575-3483
Fax.: (246)426-2031
E-Mail: hardive@caribnet.net
Web: http://www.divebds.com
Barbados oldest established dive facility, providing
over 30 years of diving services to visitors of Barbados.
"Safety is our Goal". Diving/Accommodations
packages available.
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West
Side Scuba Centre
Baku Beach
Holetown
St. James
Barbados
West Indies
Ph. (246)4322558
Fax. (246)4322558
peterg@sunbeach.net
http://westsidescuba.com
A PADI 5 Star Golden Palm IDC Training Centre. PADI
Courses..Discover Scuba.. Dive Packages.. Transportation
provided.. Accomodation Available.
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Golden
View Apartments
Mrs. Doris Stephens
16 Trevemper Road
Newquay, Cornwall
United Kingdom. TR7 2HS
Tel.: +44-1637-874716
Email: doris_stephens@hotmail.com
Web : http://www.beautifulbarbados.com/
Our apartments include a large bedroom with the comfort
of English divan beds, three mirrored wardrobes and
plenty of drawer space. The en-suite bathroom has a
corner bath with shower attachment, washbasin and toilet.
Apartments have ceiling fans in each room and air conditioning
in the bedroom operated by disc. Satellite TV. VCR.
HiFi. Telephone in room.
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Bewitching Barbados
33 Kilmorie
Ilsham Marine Drive
Torquay
Devon
TQ1 2HU
U.K
Tel. 44 1302 535436
Tel. 001 246 254 4752
Fax. 44
1803 297303
E-Mail: cynthiahooper@hotmail.com
Web: http://www.bewitchingbarbados.com
Beautiful apartments close to the fabulous West Coast
and in the truly exclusive parish of St James. The apartments
are set in 5 acres of tropical gardens which feature
a full size swimming pool ,bar and restaurant. The beach
is just a five minute stroll away, Golden View apartments
are in an ideal location it's the perfect place for
a relaxing holiday. |
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Travel
& Tips
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Air
Travel
International Airport
Barbados (BGI) (Grantley Adams), 13km (8 miles) east of
Bridgetown, near Christ Church.
Scheduled flights to Barbados
From USA
Air
Jamaica
American
Airlines
BWIA
US
Airways
From Canada
Air
Canada
BWIA
From Europe
British
Airways
BWIA
Virgin
Atlantic
From within the Caribbean
Air
Jamaica
BWIA
Caribbean
Star
LIAT
In addition, there are several charter airlines which service
Barbados. See your travel agent or contact the Barbados
Tourism Authority
Departure Tax
Bds$25 for all departures. Passengers in transit who will
be remaining in Barbados for less than 24 hours and children
under 12 are exempt.
Entry
Requirements
The Department of State and Homeland Security have announced
a "Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative" in which
they are proposing to require all U.S. Citizens, Canadians,
citizens of Bermuda and citizens of Mexico to have a passport
or other accepted secure document to enter or re-enter the
U.S. by January 1, 2008.
Beginning January 23, 2007, ALL persons, including U.S.
citizens, traveling by air between the United States and
Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean,
and Bermuda will be required to present a valid passport,
Air NEXUS card, or U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document.
As early as January 1, 2008, ALL persons, including U.S.
citizens, traveling between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico,
Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda by
land or sea (including ferries), may be required to present
a valid passport or other documents as determined by the
Department of Homeland Security. While recent legislative
changes permit a later deadline, the Departments of State
and Homeland Security are working to meet all requirements
as soon as possible. Ample advance notice will be provided
to enable the public to obtain passports or passport cards
for land/sea entries.
Visas required for Barbados
Visas are required for citizens from:
| Afghanistan |
Congo |
| Algeria |
Djibouti |
| Andorra |
Dominican
Republic |
| Angola |
Ecuador |
| Bahrain |
Egypt |
| Benin |
El
Salvador |
| Bhutan |
Equatorial
Guinea |
| Bolivia |
Ethiopia |
| Bosnia
- Herzegovina |
Gabon |
| Burkina
Faso |
Guatemala |
| Burundi |
Guinea |
| Cambodia |
Guinea-Bissau |
| Cameroon |
Haiti |
| Cape
Verde |
Honduras |
| Central
African Republic |
India |
| Chad |
Indonesia |
| China |
Iran |
| Comoros |
Iraq |
| Ivory
Coast |
Qatar |
| Jordan |
Rwanda |
| Kampuchea |
San
Marino |
| Kuwait |
Sao
Tome & Principe |
| People’s
Republic of Laos |
Saudi
Arabia |
| Lebanon |
Senegal |
| Liberia |
Somalia |
| Libya |
The
Sudan |
| Madagascar |
Syria |
| Monaco |
Taiwan |
| Mongolia |
Thailand |
| Morocco |
Togo |
| Macau |
United
Arab Emirates |
| Mozambique |
Vatican
City (Holy See) |
| Myanmar
(formerly Burma) |
Vietnam |
| Namibia |
People’s
Democratic Republic of Yemen |
| Nepal |
Yemen
Arab Republic |
| Niger |
Yugoslavia |
| Oman |
Zaire |
| Pakistan |
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Visas are not required for passengers on cruise ships with
the exception of citizens of the C.I.S., Eastern European
countries, People's Republic of China, Taiwan, South Africa
and Korea.
Duration of Visit to Barbados
Visitors coming to Barbados should provide proof of adequate
means of support for the duration of their stay to the satisfaction
of the Immigration officer at the port of entry. They should
be in possession of valid return tickets.
Getting
Around
Rental Cars
There are a number of international and local rental agencies
available. You can obtain a Barbados drivers license for
$10.00 Bds on producing a valid National or International
License. All authorised car rental companies can issue you
a drivers license if you have a valid license.
Bus Service
Frequent, comprehensive coverage of the island, flat rate
of approx. Bds$1.50 for all trips. Although cheap, buses
are crowded during the rush hours. All buses terminate at
Speightstown.
Taxis
Taxis do not have meters and fares are regulated by the
Government. Listings are available from the Tourist Office.
Please ask the price before travelling.
ZR Mini Vans
There are many licensed "Mini Vans" that run around
the island picking up tourist and locals. You will recognise
them by their "ZR" license plate. They have few
fixed schedules but there are many of them and service is
frequent. The rate is Bds$1.50 and is not recommended for
the nervous passenger as ZR stop frequently, often abruptly,
and move quickly to pick up the maximum paying passengers
in the shortest time.
Helpful
Tips
Money
Most of the hotels, restaurants and commercial establishments
will accept credit cards. Travelers checks are also widely
accepted.
Dress
Informal, but conservative. Beach attire is appropriate
for the beach but not town, shops or restaurants. Some hotels
and restaurants stipulate jacket and tie for men and dresses
for women in the evening.
Electricity
110 volts/50 cycles. Most hotels can provide adapters and
transformers for hair dryers and other appliances.
Nude Bathing
There are no nude beaches and all beaches are open to the
public. Nudism is actually illegal. Barbados has a history
of conservative British tradition and Barbadians are not
comfortable undressing or seeing other undress on public
beaches.
Sunscreen
Barbados is a tropical island blessed with warm temperatures
and plenty of sunshine. Please remember to use sunscreen
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