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The Government of Barbados continues to review and update its travel protocols for entry into the country. In the latest update, effective Sunday October 24, 2021, fully vaccinated travellers with a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test result will no longer be required to take a second COVID-19 PCR test on arrival in Barbados, or observe…
Bridgetown, Barbados Barbados became Aer Lingus’ first Caribbean destination today, 20th of October, as the airline’s inaugural non-stop service from Manchester to Bridgetown departed this morning. The landmark EI31 service departed at 10.15 am heralds a new era for both Barbados and Aer Lingus. For those dreaming of holidaying on the idyllic island, renowned for the…
Bridgetown, Barbados – A new European gateway is already showing promise for Barbados as the Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) prepares to receive a new direct service from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) via KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Months after the new service was announced, the first flight, scheduled for October 16, 2021 is already sold…
Barbados has welcomed British Airways’ announcement of the addition of a second flight from London Heathrow to Bridgetown, Barbados, this winter to accommodate for peak season over Christmas and New Year’s. This new flight, operating in December 2021 and January 2022, will add 3,000 seats to British Airways’ service from London to Bridgetown, which currently…
Darragh Everard is living the Caribbean dream on the Barbados Welcome Stamp Darragh Everard, from Julianstown, County Meath, decided earlier this year to take advantage of the Barbados Welcome Stamp visa and moved to the Caribbean Island of Barbados for 12 months, where he’s been able to manage the launch of his new Irish business…
Due to the evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Barbados continues to update and revise its public health protocols. Under the guidance of the Ministry of Health and Wellness, effective Saturday, September 11, 2021 until September 25, 2021, the national curfew will now run as follows: • Monday – Saturday 9 PM…
Dreaming of relaxing under the sun on a tropical island with luxury hotels and a year-round temperate climate? Virgin Atlantic just launched amazing flight deals starting from £349 return to some of the most glamorous destinations in the Caribbean. Enjoy the ultimate experience with incredible scenery and a laid-back, relaxing atmosphere in Barbados. Every destination…
– July arrivals set new record for Barbados for 2021; signals promising Winter season – Barbados recorded over 10,000 air passenger arrivals after months of being hard-hit by a global pandemic. For the first time since December 2020, the local tourism industry has recorded a major tourism milestone with the latest statistics from the…
Route Marks Scotland’s Only Direct Route to The Caribbean On December 5th, 2021, Barbados is set to become Scotland’s only direct route to the Caribbean, as Virgin Atlantic launch their new direct route from Edinburgh (IATA: EDI) to Bridgetown (IATA: BGI, Grantley Adams International Airport), Barbados. Virgin Atlantic’s new flight connecting Scotland to Barbados will…
Margaret Manning OBE is living the Caribbean dream on the Barbados Welcome Stamp A self-described ‘digital entrepreneur with a special focus on business agility and innovation’, Margaret Manning OBE, from Soho, London, decided earlier this year to take advantage of the Barbados Welcome Stamp and move her life and business to the Caribbean Island of…