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Known as Little England, the island boasts a perfect blend of culture, sun and fun. The coral sandy beaches are perfect for soaking up the hot Caribbean sun with just enough cooling trade winds to keep you comfortable. Classic British-influenced charm can be found in polo matches, colonial architecture and high tea - all of which are tempered with Barbados' friendly and relaxed approach to life.
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BARBADOS - AIR CANADA VACATIONS
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Before you leave Canada
Entry requirements
Canadian citizens entering Barbados are required to be in
possession of a valid passport and a valid return ticket.
Air Canada Vacations strongly recommends the use of a
passport for all destinations. No health certificate is
necessary. Landed immigrants should consult the consulate or
tourist board about all pertinent formalities required.
Baggage
Please refer to aircanada.com for Baggage Information.
Airport check in
It is recommended that you present yourself at the airport
counter of the airline indicated on your voucher 3 hours
prior to departure. Air Canada or Air Canada Vacations
representatives will be available starting at 5 a.m.
Your arrival at destination
Airport procedures
An Air Canada Vacations/Caribbean Holiday Consultants
Representative will meet your flight and assist you with
ground transportation once you have gone through immigration
and customs.
Transfer
For passengers having purchased a complete holiday package,
the Air Canada Vacations representative will guide you to
your bus or taxi for the transfer to your accommodation. Air
only passengers must arrange their own transfer via taxi or
bus.
Hotel check in
Upon arrival at your hotel, please identify yourself at the
front desk with your Air Canada Vacations voucher. You will
then be assigned your accommodation. Check-in time at most
hotels is 3 p.m.
Your departure from destination
Departure information
The day before you leave, remember to consult the Air Canada
Vacations bulletin board in your hotel lobby for details on
your departure procedures, pick-up times and return flight.
At hotels which do not allow bulletin boards, please inquire
about last minute changes at the guest relations desk.
Hotel check out
Hotel check out times may vary depending on the property but
generally you must vacate the room by 12 p.m. (noon). For
passengers with late flights, every effort will be made to
provide you with a hospitality room, however, this cannot be
guaranteed, particularly during high season.
Duty-free Shopping
Duty-free shops are located either at the airport or in
town. After an absence of 7 days or more, Canadian residents
are permitted to return with a maximum of CAD $750 of
merchandise per trip without paying duty. Each time you
leave Canada for at least 48 hours, you are eligible to
declare up to CAD $200 of merchandise. A written declaration
may be requested. Each adult is allowed 1.1 litre (40 oz.)
of liquor and one (1) carton of cigarettes.If you include
cigarettes, tobacco sticks and loose tobacco in your
personal exemption allowance, only a partial exemption will
apply. You will have to pay a minimum duty on these products
unless they are marked “Canada - Duty paid”. Canadian made
products sold at a duty-free shop will be marked in this
way.
Airport check in
Procedures are the same as for departure from Canada.
During your holiday
Customer Care
To reach Air Canada Vacations Customer Care, call toll-free
800 296-3408 or e-mail us at: prevoyageclientele@vacv.com.
We are at your service seven days a week: from 8 a.m. to 9
p.m. Monday to Friday and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday, eastern time.
Local Air Canada Vacations office
Air Canada Vacations is represented in Barbados by Caribbean
Holiday Consultants. The local office is open from 8 a.m. to
4 p.m. Monday to Friday including holidays. See the Air
Canada Vacations bulletin board in hotel lobby for the
representative's schedule. Should you require the services
of an Air Canada Vacations representative, please call:
246-435-6946.
Emergency
You can ask for a doctor or a dentist through your hotel.
Please contact your Air Canada Vacations Representative if
you require assistance. Keep all your receipts.
Banking
Business hours: Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday. Some Canadian banks are
represented in Barbados: Royal Bank of Canada and Scotia
Bank.
Currency
The currency is the Barbadian dollar whose value is quoted
in the business section of major newspapers. Traveler's
cheques are honoured by most large hotels and stores.
Canadian currency is accepted.
Long distance calls
Please note if placing a call from your hotel room, to ask
the hotel operator about connection service charges. Using a
pay phone will avoid these service charges from the hotel.
Credit cards
Credit cards such as: Visa, American Express, MasterCard are
widely honoured.
Shopping
Stores open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday, from 8
a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon) on Saturday and closed on Sunday.
Duty-free goods are available at low prices. You can buy
local handicrafts, British woolens, tweeds, silks, perfume
and straw goods.
Local transportation
Taxis are readily available in Barbados. There is a local
bus service that runs for approximately $1.50 Barbadian
throughout the island.
Car rental
Available through your Air Canada Vacations Representative.
Valid Canadian driver's license is accepted. Remember to
drive on the left in Barbados. A credit card or a cash
deposit of approximately $150 US is required and the minimum
age is 21 years. You also have to buy a local permit.
Sightseeing
Optional excursions are a great way to enhance your Air
Canada Vacations holiday. Choose from a wide variety of
activities and excursions available at your destination. For
more information or to reserve your excursion, please see
our local Air Canada Vacations Representative or Ground
Handler Partner.
Tipping
Some restaurants add a service charge which covers
gratuities. If not, tipping is at the client’s discretion.
Water
Tap water is safe to drink.
Electricity
110/120 volts, 50 cycles
Language
English and Bajan (local dialect).
Religion
Most religions are represented: Baptist, Anglican, Roman
Catholic, Jewish. For more information, consult your hotel
front desk or your Air Canada Vacations Representative.
Time zone
When it is noon in Barbados, it is
12 p.m. (noon) in Halifax
11 a.m. in Montreal or Toronto
10 a.m. in Winnipeg
9 a.m. in Calgary
8 a.m. in Vancouver
Barbados is one hour ahead of Toronto and Montreal during
winter. Barbados and Toronto/Montreal are on the same time
when Toronto/Montreal are on summer time.