Barbados - CLV

Q: How do I get to Barbados?

From the USA: American Airlines operates Miami up to three daily flights (4h). JetBlue, American and Delta serve New York JFK. American Airlines operates Charlotte year-round, Delta Atlanta and JetBlue Boston seasonally. From Canada: Air Canada, WestJet and Caribbean Airlines connect Toronto, Air Canada Montreal seasonally in winter. From the UK: British Airways and Virgin Atlantic from London Gatwick, daily flights. From Paris, transit London or Miami.

Q: When to go to Barbados

The dry season runs from December to May: temperatures between 24 and 30°C, sea temperature 26-28°C, constant trade winds, little rainfall. The ideal window of opportunity recommended by our teams is February to April. The hurricane season runs from June to November, but Barbados lies on the eastern edge of the hurricane belt, statistically less exposed than the central Lesser Antilles. The Crop Over Festival, in early August, is one of the Caribbean's great carnivals.

Q: Do I need a visa to go to Barbados?

No visa required for American, Canadian, British, European, Australian and New Zealand nationals for tourist stays of up to 6 months. Passport valid 6 months after date of arrival required. Return or onward ticket required on arrival. French identity cards are not accepted: Barbados has been an independent republic since 2021.

Travel to Barbados

Anglo-Caribbean glamour

Barbados, the jewel of the Caribbean Sea

The easternmost island of the Lesser Antilles, an independent republic since November 2021 but British at heart, Barbados is the classic Caribbean palace destination: Sandy Lane, opened in 1961, has established the grammar of island luxury. Three complementary coasts, more than three centuries of rum (Mount Gay, 1703) and the capital Bridgetown, classified UNESCO in 2011.

The benchmark for Caribbean palaces

Sandy Lane remains one of the world's benchmarks for island luxury. Next door, Cobblers Cove (Relais & Châteaux), The Sandpiper, Coral Reef Club and Fairmont Royal Pavilion form a collection of family-run addresses handed down through generations, unrivalled in the Lesser Antilles.

Three coasts, three moods, one transfer

The Platinum Coast to the west for calm waters and palaces. The South Coast for Oistins, St. Lawrence Gap and nightlife. The east coast for Bathsheba, the Soup Bowl surf spot and the wild Atlantic. No journey takes more than an hour: one island, three atmospheres.

A strong, vibrant, identifiable culture

Mount Gay (1703, oldest active rum distillery in the world), Bridgetown UNESCO, cricket at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown-born Rihanna, Bajan cuisine, Friday night Oistins Fish Fry: Barbados has a cultural identity unlike any other island.

Our promise to you

Caraïbes Luxury Vacations takes care of your entire stay, from transfers to accommodations, catering and activities, for a seamless, stress-free experience.

Turnkey

A dedicated travel designer accompanies you, coordinating every stage of your stay and ensuring that everything runs smoothly on D-day.

All inclusive

Accommodation, transfers, catering, activities... Everything is included for a smooth and memorable experience.

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Transparency

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You're already in Barbados

Barbados is one of the Caribbean's major air hubs, with daily direct flights from North America and the UK. Grantley Adams International Airport has been handling wide-body and long-haul flights for over fifty years.

Direct flights from the United States

Miami (MIA, American Airlines direct flight, up to 3 flights a day, 4h)
New York (JFK, direct flight JetBlue, American, Delta, 4h45)
Charlotte (CLT, direct American flight, 4h30)
Atlanta (ATL, direct Delta winter season flight)
Boston (BOS, direct JetBlue seasonal flight)

Direct flights from Canada

Toronto (YYZ, direct flight Air Canada, WestJet, Caribbean Airlines, 5h10)
Montreal (YUL, direct Air Canada winter season flight)

Direct flights from Europe

London (LGW, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, daily flights, 8:30 a.m.)
Manchester (MAN, TUI seasonal)
Frankfurt (FRA, Condor winter seasonal)
Amsterdam (AMS, KLM, 9:30 a.m.)
Paris, Madrid via London or Miami

Barbados is also a regional departure point for the Grenadines, Saint Lucia (30-minute flight) and Grenada (1 hour with Caribbean Airlines). Our agency orchestrates your arrival, private transfers and multi-island combinations.

On-site activities

Confidential beachesWater sports (jet-ski, paddle)Scuba diving and snorkelingPrivate cruise / catamaranLocal gastronomyDistillery and rum tastingSpa and well-being in a villaCultural city tour

Barbados holiday ideas

Here's an example of a five-day stay put together by our agency in Barbados, organized around a private villa or luxury hotel on the Platinum Coast. It can be adapted to suit your wishes and pace.

Arrival and installation Platinum Coast

Welcome at Grantley Adams International and private transfer to your accommodation (30 to 45 minutes depending on the coast).
Installation and sunset on the beach
First gourmet dinner by the sea

Platinum Coast and Bridgetown UNESCO

Morning on Mullins Beach or Paynes Bay (sea turtles to watch)
Lunch at Lone Star or Tides, on the beach
Afternoon: guided tour of Bridgetown UNESCO, Garrison, Parliament Buildings, synagogue dating from 1654
Tasting at the George Washington House (Washington's only stay outside the USA, 1751)
Dinner at Cin Cin by the Sea

Mount Gay and plantations

Morning: Mount Gay Rum Signature Distillery Tour in St. Lucy (1703)
Visit to St. Nicholas Abbey, 1658 plantation, distillery and steam train
Lunch at St. Nicholas Abbey
Afternoon: Hunte's Gardens or Andromeda Botanic Gardens
Return to your base and dinner

East coast and wild Atlantic

Excursion to Bathsheba, panoramic view of the Atlantic cliffs
Soup Bowl surf spot and plage des rochers
Lunch at Round House or Atlantis Hotel
Visit Animal Flower Cave (northern tip) or Harrison's Cave
Oistins Fish Fry (Friday evening) or Champers dinner

Private cruise and departure

Morning private catamaran cruise on the Platinum Coast
Anchorage at Carlisle Bay, snorkeling and swimming with turtles
Lunch on board, seafood and rum punch
Return to your base in the early afternoon
Transfer to Grantley Adams International and return flight

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Barbados?

Since the United States American Airlines operates Miami with up to three daily flights (4h). JetBlue, American and Delta serve New York JFK. American Airlines operates Charlotte year-round, Delta Atlanta and JetBlue Boston seasonally. From Canada Air Canada, WestJet and Caribbean Airlines connect Toronto, Air Canada Montreal in winter season. From United Kingdom British Airways and Virgin Atlantic from London Gatwick, daily flights. From Paris, transit London or Miami.

When to go to Barbados

The dry season runs from December to May temperatures between 24 and 30°C, sea temperature 26-28°C, constant trade winds, rare rainfall. The ideal window recommended by our teams is February to April. The hurricane season runs from June to November, but Barbados lies on the eastern edge of the hurricane belt, statistically less exposed than the central Lesser Antilles. The Crop Over Festival, in early August, is one of the Caribbean's great carnivals.

Do I need a visa to go to Barbados?

No visa required for nationals of american, canadian, british, european, australian and new zealanders for tourist stays of up to 6 months. Passport valid 6 months after date of arrival required. Return or onward ticket required on arrival. French identity cards are not accepted: Barbados has been an independent republic since 2021.

What currency is used locally?

The official currency is the Barbadian dollar (BBD), with a fixed parity of 1 USD = 2 BBD since 1975. The US dollar is accepted everywhere: hotels, restaurants, cabs, shops. Visa and Mastercard are accepted in all upscale establishments. Numerous ATMs in Bridgetown, Holetown and around the airport. Euros are not accepted; please bring dollars or an international card.

What's the difference with the other Caribbean islands?

Barbados is distinguished by three markers: a historic palace scene inherited from the golden age of the great Caribbean hotels of the 60s, a unique coral geography (non-volcanic island, powdery white sand beaches, gentle relief), and a vibrant British culture (cricket, pubs, left-hand drive) coupled with a strong Bajan identity. It's also the easternmost island, statistically less exposed to cyclones than its neighbors.

How many days will it take?

The consistent minimum is 5 nights for a first discovery: Platinum Coast, Bridgetown UNESCO, Mount Gay, East Coast day trip. The optimal format for tailor-made tours is 7 to 10 nights, which allows you to add a private cruise, several gourmet addresses and a wild Atlantic day. For a combination with the Grenadines (Mustique, Canouan), Grenada or Saint Lucia, allow 10 to 14 nights in total.