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Is there a big time difference?


The time in Barbados is just GMT -4 hours, or -5 hours during British Summer Time.


Barbados?


The island is just 21 miles long and 14 miles wide, but packs in


more than 80 pristine white-sand beaches.


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Do you need a visa to visit?


No – UK citizens don’t need a visa to visit Barbados.


What’s the best time of


the capital? Bridgetown, located in the parish of St Michael.


When’s a good time to go to Barbados?


Any time! Peak


season runs during the winter from December to


April. From May to November you may see some


showers, however the average temperature remains


around 30C.


What is a must-try Bajan dish?


The national dish is cou-cou and flying fish. Other great delicacies to enjoy include macaroni pie, as well as pudding and souse.


What’s


the year to see wildlife? Barbados has a large population of endangered hawksbill turtles. They’re best seen between May and October, when most nest on the west and south coasts. The island’s green monkeys can be spotted throughout the year.


Is it easy to get around? A frequent and reliable public transport system is available island-wide. Many of the buses are electric and have Wi-Fi and wheelchair facilities. Private buses, minivans and rental vehicles are also available, while for more adventurous clients, open-air Mini Mokes are an excellent way to explore the island.


GUIDE TO BARBADOS 3 How can you get to


Barbados with British Airways from the UK?


British Airways operates year-round daily flights from Heathrow, with up to double daily flights during the winter season.


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PICTURES: Visit Barbados; Shutterstock/Atlaspix, icemanphotos, Rich Carey, Rubel57, dizain


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