Travel guide of Barbados

Barbados is located at the easternmost tip of the Lesser Antilles in the Eastern Caribbean Sea, 322 kilometers west of Trinidad. It is the first developed country in Latin America and the first developed country in the world with a majority of blacks. The island of Barbados was originally an extension of the Cordillera Mountains in the South American continent in the sea, and most of it is composed of coral limestone. The tropical island country of Barbados has beautiful scenery and is small and exquisite. Although it covers an area of only 430 square kilometers, its bright sunshine, blue sea water, white beaches, oily green trees, gorgeous flowers, and quiet hotel buildings can be regarded as a charming landscape painting that makes people forget to leave behind.

Here, you will find a lively and vibrant culture. Here, exquisite, luxurious and unique delicacies blend and dance with lush tropical vegetation, clear blue sea, and warm golden sunshine. You can relax on the white beach, taste delicious flying fish, taste delicious rum, learn to stay away from the hustle and enjoy a comfortable and leisurely life.

Best time to travel In Barbados, the average daily maximum temperature is 78°F/26°C, the average daily rainfall is less than 0.25 inches, and the annual sunshine reaches 3000 hours. It is hard to imagine any other place in the world with a more perfect climate than Barbados. December to April is the coolest season in Barbados every year, and February to May is the best time to travel in Barbados.

Transportation Barbados has a large international airport, and more than a dozen airlines such as Eastern and Double A have flights. Many cities have direct flights to Barbados, mainly from the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. A number of smaller aircraft currently depart for Barbados in the Caribbean and South America.

visa notice On June 1, 2017, according to the "Agreement between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of Barbados on Mutual Waiver of Visas for Persons Holders of Ordinary Passports," citizens of the two countries holding valid passports are exempted from visas for entry, exit or transit of the other country, and the visa-free stay period shall not exceed 30 days. According to relevant regulations of Barbados, visitors who enter Barbados visa-free need to provide valid passports, return tickets, accommodation information in Pakistan, and may also be required to present proof of travel expenses in Pakistan (such as cash or credit card, etc.). Although there is no need to apply for a visa after visa-free, since China does not have direct flights to Pakistan, it can only take a plane to the United States, Canada and other places for a transfer. You also need to apply for a visa to enter the United States and Canada before you can go. Barbados has honorary consuls in many cities around the world, including Hong Kong. You can consult them about visa applications.

Customs regulations Barbados imposes strict restrictions on the types and quantities of imports. Most passengers entering the airport need to be inspected before being released. Therefore, passengers need to provide official prescriptions for prescription drugs, and strict limits are also imposed on alcohol, tobacco, and other daily necessities. Barbados implements foreign exchange controls, and residents 'foreign exchange assets in local banks can generally only withdraw local currency. Barbados is strict with animal and plant inspection and quarantine. People visiting Barbados are not allowed to bring agricultural products, various meat products, eggs, animals and plants, etc. Barbados has no special epidemic prevention requirements for tourists coming to Barbados from the mainland of China or Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. Foreign passengers are required to pay an airport tax of Barbados $25 for leaving the country. Foreign tourists (who have stayed in Barbados for no more than 3 months) can purchase duty-free goods directly at the duty-free shop in Barbados with their passports and air tickets leaving Barbados. Tobacco and alcohol products could not be withdrawn at that time, and they must present the purchase invoice at the duty-free shop at the airport when leaving the country.

The seductive Barbados cuisine is a combination of new cuisine and traditional cuisine. It combines the cuisine characteristics of Africa, the Caribbean, the West Indies, and Europe to create a unique and authentic Barbados cuisine experience. Fish are the main ingredient of Barbados's diet, and the surrounding waters provide rich seafood, including tuna, sharks, salmon, cod, red snapper, no-swim skipper, dolphin fish, as well as shrimp, lobsters, crabs and sea urchins. But otherwise, flying fish is the most popular delicacy on the island and a symbol of the country of Barbados.

In addition to seafood, Barbados also offers a wide range of meat dishes, including chicken, beef, pork, turkey, duck meat, etc., cooked by frying, roasting, grilling and marinating. Popular traditional delicacies include "cou-cou" snacks, rice and peas, macaroni patties, etc., which are generally served with fruits and vegetables such as breadfruit, papaya, tapioca, mangoes and wanosou. In Barbados, whether in open-air or indoor theaters, one of the snacks people often order is fried fish balls made from fresh flying fish. After eating the fish balls, people will also drink a glass of locally produced Banks beer to quench their thirst.

Shopping Due to long-term cooperative ties with major business firms in the world, retail stores in Barbados only supply a variety of highest-quality products, including clothing by first-class designers, exquisite jewelry, crystals, perfumes, electronic products, leather products, etc. In addition, the island's craftsmen are talented, making and selling exquisite collections and exquisite art. Here you can buy local works at art galleries year-round, especially at markets and craft exhibitions.

Entertainment Nightlife As night falls, carnival night begins in Barbados. Walking on the island, you will definitely find a place to relax during the long night. There are beaches, beer, sports bars, jazz, reggae music and nightclubs. There are even live theater performances and opera performances for you to choose from. Under the moonlight of Barbados, everyone will find something that pleases them.

Sports Tourism in Barbados is well known in the Caribbean. Barbados people are avid athletes with a strong love for a variety of sports, including horse racing, polo, water sports, tennis, golf, track and field, and the important sport of cricket.

Spa and Fitness Barbados offers many luxurious and attractive spa destinations to satisfy any whim and rejuvenate you. In addition, many qualified masseurs and experienced beauticians living on the island can come directly to your hotels, villas, and even seaside areas to provide services to you.

Water activities You can explore underwater life, coral reefs and sunken boats on snorkel, snorkel or diving trips; you can also take a fishing boat to feel the waves, or even ride a "white horse"-surfing the Atlantic waves against the eastern coast of Barbados.

Medical safety 1. Barbados has a good health situation and a high medical level. National hospitals and clinics provide free medical care to Pakistani citizens, but the waiting time is long. There are private clinics with better services but higher costs. Drugs for common diseases are generally available at pharmacies. There are many mosquitoes in the rainy season, and the health department regularly carries out spraying to kill mosquitoes in various districts. However, dengue fever still occurs from time to time, but deaths from the disease have been rare in recent years.

2. Tourists visiting Barbados should buy appropriate medical insurance just in case. Tourists can bring anti-mosquito products such as wind oil and cooling oil. There are individual plants in Barbados, such as a fruit that grows on trees that looks like a crabapple. The juice contains toxins, which can cause skin and eye poisoning and cannot be picked or touched.

3. The main hospital, Queen Elizabeth Hospital of Barbados, Tel: 001-246-4366450; Emergency telephone: 001-246-511. FMH Emergency Hospital Tel: 001-246-2286120.

Language tip: The common language is English, but the dialect of Barbados can be heard on the island.

Time difference: Winter is 4 hours behind GMT and summer is 5 hours behind. Winter is 1 hour earlier than Eastern Standard Time (EST), and summer is at the same time as U.S. Daylight Saving Time.

Electricity: 115/230 volts, 50 Hz. Many hotels provide converters for European and Asian appliances. North American appliances do not require converters.

Dress: Prepare clothes suitable for a warm tropical climate: Shorts, T-shirts, outerwear and suspender skirts are best worn during the day; casual, elegant clothes can be worn at night. Remember: swimsuits can only be worn on the beach, and appropriate clothing should be worn when going out shopping or dining.

Store Hours: The Bridgetown store is open Monday to Friday: 8:30-16:30; Saturday: 8:30-13:00. The business hours of shopping malls, city foreign stores and boutiques are: Monday to Friday: 9:00-17:00; Saturday: 9:00-14:00. Most stores are closed on Sundays, but a few supermarkets and convenience stores remain open.

newsletter: The IDD code for Barbados is 1-246, followed by a 7-digit local number. You need to dial 011 to make IDD calls from Barbados. Calls in Pakistan are cheaper, but international calls are higher. China mobile phone users who have opened international roaming can use it locally in Pakistan, and other GSM mobile phones can also be used after replacing them with local SIM cards.

Telecommunications: Barbados has modern telecommunications infrastructure, as well as the latest digital technology and optical fiber systems, including international direct dial telephone, fax transmission and satellite communications, to efficiently transmit electronic data. In addition, Barbados has relatively developed network communications, high Internet penetration, and relatively stable network signals. Contact number of Pakistan Network Company: 1-800-804-2994.

Travel: Most vehicles in Barbados have right-hand rudder and drive on the left. The island has a road network extending in all directions, with 1475 kilometers of paved roads. The south and north of the island are connected by highways. Tourists can choose to rent cars, taxis and buses to travel around the island of Barbados, all of which are safe, reliable and convenient.