Barbados holidays

The 'Little England' of the Caribbean, Barbados blends laid-back charm with an English legacy seen in its colonial pastimes. Discover exhilarating watersports, tropical gardens and historic plantation houses. Not to mention miles and miles of white coral sand beaches and a truly hypnotic nightlife. More.

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Things to do on holiday in Barbados

Holidays in Barbados offer these great activities:

White and golden sandy beaches. Various watersports including windsurfing and reef diving.
Delve 150ft into the depths of the beautiful blue, with an unforgettable submarine dive.
Learn how the world's oldest rum is made at the Mount Gay Rum Factory, just north of Bridgetown.
Watch fisherman land blue marlin and flying fish, and try them at the nightly 'fish fries'.
Dance to the hypnotic rhythm of live calypso and reggae music on the club circuit.

Fact file for holidays to Barbados

Barbados weather
	daily temperature	daily sunshine	monthly rainfall
Nov	30°C	7.5hrs	15.6cm
Dec	29°C	8.5hrs	9.6cm
Jan	29°C	9hrs	5.9cm
Feb	29°C	9hrs	4.2cm
Mar	29°C	9hrs	4.1cm
Apr	30°C	9hrs	5.5cm

Flight info

When flying with First Choice Airways to Barbados, you can now sit back, unwind and enjoy our exciting new service.

Star Class

Fantastic 33" legroom*
Leather seats for improved comfort
Personal seat back 7" widescreen TV
Choice of 4 course meal and snack before landing
Complimentary pampering pack

Star Class Premier

Amazing 36" legroom*
Air-filled leather seats with winged head support
9" widescreen seat back TV
Entertainment on demand - ability to stop, start and rewind programmes
30 channels with video and games on demand
Priority check-in and boarding
Choice of 4 course meal and snack before landing
Complimentary drinks
Sparkling cocktail before take-off
Complimentary pampering pack
Mood cabin lighting

* Legroom measurements refer to seat pitch

Watch the Star Class video

Fly from	Flight time approx: 9hrs
Manchester
London Gatwick

Travel money

Currency: Barbados Dollar. US Dollars are also accepted.

A commission-free foreign exchange service is available at most First Choice Travel Shops and Holiday Hypermarkets.

Passports and Visas

Passport Information: You will require a full 10-year British passport valid for at least 6 months after your return to the UK.

Visa Information: No visa required unless your stay is for more than 28 days.

Departure Tax: Compulsory overseas departure tax (approx. £15) will be added at the time of booking (including children 2 years and over). You will no longer be required to pay your departure tax at check-in at your overseas airport.

Please note: This information is accurate as of 30 Jan 2007. All charges and visa requirements are subject to change. It is the responsibility of all guests to ensure they have the correct travel documents and we advise you to contact the appropriate consulate.