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What to know:

Barbados Entry Requirements

Every person entering Barbados, including all North American citizens (Americans and Canadians), should have

a valid passport
a valid return ticket

You will also need to present at Immigration your:

intended address in Barbados

Address for the Hilton Barbados

Needham’s Point St Michael Bridgetown, BB11000, Barbados
Phone 1-246-426-0200

immigration form

Eight things not to do in Barbados

What are the top attractions?

There are endless possibilities for adventure and discovery when visiting Barbados. Welchman Hall Gulley nature park is a three-quarter mile-long gully home to several tropical trees and plants, including nutmeg, bamboo, clove, and palms. Harrison’s Cave is one of the top attractions in Barbados and one of the most beautiful natural wonders of the Caribbean. Click here for a list of things to see and do!

What to pack?

Barbados’ weather is generally warm and sunny all year round, with an average daytime high of 30°C / 86°F. While Barbados is a fun holiday island, there are dress codes, and because of 300 years of conservative British heritage, formal attire is still seen at times other than weddings and funerals. Businessmen wear a shirt and tie and sometimes a jacket. Women wear smart dresses.

Please note that it is against the law to wear camouflage clothing and to carry items made of camouflage material.

Check list:

Light clothes suitable for the tropics – loose tops, shorts & dresses for the ladies, and shorts and polos for the guys.
Cotton dresses and light jackets for formal wear. Some restaurants do have a dress code, plus it’s nice to dress up sometimes, even when on holiday!
Casual slacks and lightweight sportswear for the times when you are not in a bathing suit.
Comfortable shoes, including sandals, flip-flops, and sneakers.
Multiple swimsuits!
Wide-brim hats and baseball caps will give your face additional protection from the sun.
Sunglasses and sunblock.
Mosquito repellent.

Vaccinations & Inoculations

Vaccinations are not required for entry into Barbados

Barbados Currency

The currency of Barbados is the Barbados Dollar (BBD). When planning your Barbados vacation, remember that the Barbados Dollar is converted at $1.98 BDS to $1.00 U.S. US currency is accepted across the island, and most stores and restaurants accept major credit cards.

Find out what tips to leave for waiters, maids, taxis, and tour guides.

Visit Barbados.Org for more travel tips and tricks and to learn about the island!

Education and CEUs

Each year we focus on business topics that are relevant to you, and this year is no different! Join us as we welcome new speakers and bring back past favorites. Topics will include safety and leadership, business processes, brand messaging, and more! We are glad to offer CTSP and ISA CEUs to all eligible sessions. Please be sure to check the Education and Networking pages in the coming weeks for information about CEUs.

Supporting the Community

For nearly ten years, TCIA has been running our annual “Give Back” campaign at Winter Management Conference in February. In case you’re unfamiliar, TCIA partners with a local school and encourages WMC attendees to bring much-needed donations of school supplies.

What did you miss out on at our last WMC event?

WMC 2022 was held at the Grand Hyatt Kauai. Take a trip down memory lane with us – check out the TCIAF Robert Felix Memorial Golf Tournament Results and all the fun everyone had attending the first ever Beach Games & BBQ…….. scroll through photos from the conference, here. This could be YOU at WMC 2023 in Barbados – don’t miss out!

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