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To find out information about holidaying
in Barbados simply select one of the topics
in the
left hand margin.
A printable version
of this information with more details is
available to download in the downloads section. |
Arrival & Departure:
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| Arrival and Departure information must be completed
on your Landing cards prior to passing through
immigration. Please note that departure tax in
the sum of BDS$25 per person will be required
when departing Barbados. |
Taxis:
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| Most taxis belong to a co-operative system,
there are fixed fares for most journeys, but
it is always advisable to establish the charge
in advance. |
Currency:
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| The local currency is the Barbados Dollar
(BDS$) this can be purchased in the arrivals
hall whilst waiting for your luggage. United
States Dollars and most credit cards are accepted
everywhere. Pounds Stirling is accepted in
some shops, but the exchange rate is more favourable
in banks. |
| Security: |
| Barbados is one of the most relaxed and friendly
of the Caribbean islands but like all holiday
destinations it always pays to be aware. There
is a hotel-style digital safe in the apartment,
please read the instructions carefully and
ensure that the safe is left open on your departure.
During the day the reception is staffed and
during the evening a night-watchman is employed
for added piece of mind. |
Insurance:
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When booking your holiday, we cannot stress
the importance of obtaining adequate holiday
travel insurance and you should ensure that
you are covered for curtailment,
medical expenses and theft amongst other things.
The
Owner and their insurance company cannot be held responsible for any loss or
damage to the Clients property during their stay at Reeds House. |
| Power Supply: |
| The power supply is 110 volts, there is a
hairdryer for your use and a shaver/toothbrush
socket in the bathroom. The sockets are American
style 2 pin and most travel plugs have the
correct adaptor. |
| Drinking Water: |
The water supply in Barbados is safe to
drink and of extremely good quality.
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| Climate: |
| Barbados is warm and sunny all year round,
approximate daytime temperatures are from 79-86
degrees Fahrenheit, 26-30 degrees Centigrade
and the nights are a little cooler. Total sunshine
for the year is around 3000 hours, but tropical
showers, which tend to be short and sharp do
occur throughout the year. |
| What to wear: |
Generally, Barbados is casual, the evenings
are warm and you will find cotton garments
the coolest, you will not need long sleeves.
The dress code varies,
most restaurants prefer their guests to be elegantly casual, which actually
means no shorts or jeans during dinner. During the winter months, December
to April, you may find that some hotel restaurants are a little more formal.
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