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Aout the destination
Located in the Lesser Antilles, Barbados is an island paradise to dream about. The warmth, the perfect white sandy beaches and the sun are all there!
Currency
The official currency of Barbados is the Barbadian dollar (BBD). American dollar (USD) and credit and debit cards are also accepted in tourist centers. However, if you plan to use your cards at your destination, be sure to communicate the dates of your stay in Barbados to your financial institution.
Health
The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) recommends that you consult a health professional at least six weeks before your departure to discuss the recommended vaccines: measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, chickenpox and influenza. Please note that two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine are required to fly from Canada and to cross the land border into the United States.
Passports
Your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay in Barbados.
Weather
| Month | Max | Min | Prec. |
| January | 29 °C | 23 °C | 76 mm |
| February | 29 °C | 23 °C | 52 mm |
| March | 29 °C | 23 °C | 36 mm |
| April | 30 °C | 24 °C | 86 mm |
| May | 31 °C | 25 °C | 98 mm |
| June | 31 °C | 25 °C | 105 mm |
| July | 31 °C | 25 °C | 127 mm |
| August | 31 °C | 25 °C | 164 mm |
| September | 31 °C | 25 °C | 134 mm |
| October | 31 °C | 24 °C | 163 mm |
| November | 30 °C | 24 °C | 156 mm |
| December | 29 °C | 23 °C | 95 mm |
Language
The official language of Barbados is English. Bajan, a form of Creole derived from English, is also spoken.
Things to do in Barbados
Visit George Washington’s House
Visit the vacation home of America’s first president, George Washington. Barbados was the only country he visited outside of his native country. This tour will also explain how the islanders lived 250 years ago.
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