Visas, duty, and currency: No visas are needed, but US travelers should carry passports. Visitors' personal effects are duty free except for spirits and tobacco; these duty free items are limited to 780 ml. (26 fl. oz.) of spirits and 224 g. (1/2 lb.) of tobacco.

The monetary unit is the Barbadian dollar, equivalent to US 50 cents. Bridgetown's commercial banks can handle foreign exchange matters.

Health: Medical and sanitation facilities and supplies are good.

Transportation: Three US airlines, as well as other international carriers, fly regularly to Barbados. Local public transportation is good.

Telecommunications: Telephone, telex, and telegraph services are good throughout the island and abroad. Radio and TV stations broadcast daily.

Tourist attractions: The pleasant climate and beautiful beaches make the island a popular resort. Historic buildings and structures dating from the 17th century include a museum, several art galleries, a rare example of western hemisphere Jacobean architecture, and tropical gardens, all maintained by the Barbados National Trust. A wide variety of luxury and budget-class hotels and guesthouses is available.

Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Public Affairs, May 1990.