Barbados – Practical info

Hepatitis A, Polio and Typhoid are recommended.

There are many different carriers that fly to Barbados from the UK.

Direct Carriers: British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, both operating flights from London and Virgin Atlantic offering a twice weekly service from Manchester.

Indirect Carriers: American Airlines operate indirect flights to Barbados via the USA.

None for British citizens

Currency format

Many prices are quoted in US Dollars rather than the Bajan version, so be careful not to get confused. UK debit and credit cards can be used at most establishments and cash machines. And traveller's cheques are accepted by all banks and most hotels. Always keep cash handy though, especially for tipping, street vendors and smaller outlets.

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The official currency is the Barbados Dollar, also known as the Bajan Dollar. You can buy any amount of Bajan Dollars before you go. Just be aware that you may need to declare them on arrival. If you want to exchange money on the island, commercial banks like the Barbados National Bank offer the best rates. You will also find currency exchanges at the airport and in larger hotels.

Currency code

BBD

In hotels and restaurants, 10 to 15 percent is standard. Most places add a service charge of at least 10 percent, but you may want to leave a larger tip if you are happy with the service. You should tip your taxi driver 10 percent of the total fare.

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