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Visitor
Information & Tips
Rental Cars
There are a number of international and local
rental agencies available. You can obtain a Barbados
drivers license for $10.00 Bds on producing a
valid National or International License. All authorised
car rental companies can issue you a drivers license
if you have a valid license.
 Bus
Service
Frequent, comprehensive coverage of the island,
flat rate of approx. Bds$1.50 for all trips. Although
cheap, buses are crowded during the rush hours.
All buses terminate at Speightstown.
Taxis
Taxis do not have meters and fares are regulated
by the Government. Listings are available from
the Tourist Office. Please ask the price before
travelling.
ZR Mini Vans
There are many licensed "Mini Vans"
that run around the island picking up tourist
and locals. You will recognise them by their "ZR"
license plate. They have few fixed schedules but
there are many of them and service is frequent.
The rate is Bds$1.50 and is not recommended for
the nervous passenger as ZR stop frequently, often
abruptly, and move quickly to pick up the maximum
paying passengers in the shortest time.
Money
Most of the hotels, restaurants and commercial
establishments will accept credit cards. Travelers
checks are also widely accepted.
Dress
Informal, but conservative. Beach attire is appropriate
for the beach but not town, shops or restaurants.
Some hotels and restaurants stipulate jacket and
tie for men and dresses for women in the evening.
Electricity
110 volts/50 cycles. Most hotels can provide adapters
and transformers for hair dryers and other appliances.
Nude Bathing
There are no nude beaches and all beaches are
open to the public. Nudism is actually illegal.
Barbados has a history of conservative British
tradition and Barbadians are not comfortable undressing
or seeing other undress on public beaches.
Sunscreen
Barbados is a tropical island blessed with warm
temperatures and plenty of sunshine. Please remember
to use sunscreen protection.
Getting Married in Babados
It is very easy to get married in Barbados ..
there is no required waiting period or minimum
length of stay. Application for a marriage licence
must be made by both parties in person at the
office of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Documents Required :
- Valid Passports or the original or certified
copies of birth certificates.
- If either party was divorced, an original Decree
Absolute or a certified copy of the Final Judgement.
- If either party was previously married and widowed,
a certified copy of the Marriage Certificate and
Death Certificate in respect of the deceased spouse.
- Where necessary, all documents not in English
must be accompanied by a certified translation.
Fees: if neither party is a citizen or resident
of Barbados - BDS $150.00 cash and a $25.00 stamp.
Barbados Tourism Offices
BARBADOS
Barbados Tourism Authority
Harbour Road, Bridgetown
Barbados
Telephone: +1 (246) 427-2623
Fax: +1 (246) 426-4080
Email: btainfo@barbados.org
GERMANY
Barbados Tourism Authority
Neue Mainzer Strasse 22
D-60311 Frankfurt/Main
Telephone: +49 69 - 24 26 96 30
Fax: +49 69 - 23 00 77
Email: barbados@t-online.de
ITALY
Barbados Tourism Authority
Thema Nuovi Mondi
Via Gherardini 2
20145 Milano
Telephone: +39 2 3310 5841
Fax: +39 2 3310 5827
Email: barbados@themasrl.it
USA
Barbados Tourism Authority
800 Second Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Telephone: +1-212-986-6516
Telephone: 1-800-221-9831 toll-free in USA
Fax: +1-212-573-9850
Email: btany@barbados.org
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