Destination
Barbados
Barbados offers sun‑kissed beaches, warm Caribbean hospitality, and a lively blend of music, cuisine and historic charm, from sugar‑plantation ruins to colourful festivals, making it a relaxed yet engaging island getaway.
The island shines brightest in late spring, when gentle breezes and abundant fresh fruit enhance beach days and street‑side cooking.
Good to know before you go
- Capital
- Bridgetown
- Currency
- Barbadian Dollar (BBD)
- Languages
- English
- Dialling code
- +1-246
- Drives on the
- left
- Plug types
- A, B
Plug letters follow the IEC world-plugs list. Check your adapter before you buy one.
Entry requirements and safety: UK government travel advice for Barbados
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