Island Information:

Population:
279,254 (2005 Estimate)

Size:
431 square kilometers

Highest Point:
336 m – Mount Hillaby

Currency:
The Barbadian dollar is used but US Dollars are also widely accepted on the island, and well-known international credit cards and traveler’s checks are accepted in most stores and restaurants. Banks and ATMs are freely available and cash withdrawals can be made.

Entry Requirements:
Entry requirements vary for each destination; it is your responsibility to verify you have the correct documents prior to travel.

Time Zone:
Barbados lies within the Atlantic Time Zone, four hours behind Greenwich Mean Time. Daylight Savings Time is not observed.

Driving:
Cars drive on the left-hand side of the road on Barbados (like England).

Voltage:
Some outlets on Barbados use the same voltage as the mainland US, 110 volts. Others use 50 Hz.

Language:
English is the official language.

Barbados Villa Specialists
If you are interested in visiting Barbados and renting a private Barbados vacation villa, please search our extensive collection of villas. If you prefer to speak directly with a Barbados villa specialist, please call CaribbeanDays, toll free at 1-800-942-6725.

Complementary Concierge Service
To ensure the ultimate villa rental experience, Caribbean Days offers complementary concierge service to all its guests renting villas in Barbados. This exclusive service saves you time by allowing our concierges to arrange for car rentals, airport transfers, personal chefs, private spa treatments, reservations at the finest restaurants, yacht charters, baby sitters and much, much more. Our guest service coordinators make it their priority to ensure that your needs are met from the time you make a reservation until you return home – relaxed and rejuvenated. We call it concierge service … you’ll call it exceptional!