You can enter Barbados by way of the Grantley Adams International Airport or on a cruise ship, which brings visitors to port at Deep Water Harbor in Bridgetown.
Whether traveling by plane or ship, if you are a U.S. citizen you will need a valid passport to enter Barbados; however, visas are not required for stays that are less than 28 days.
According to the U.S. Department of State, you should avoid isolated beaches such as Long Beach in Christ Church Parish and Maycocks Beach in St. Lucy Parish because of violence against tourists.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control recommends routine vaccinations for measles and diphtheria before traveling to Barbados, as well as hepatitis A and B and typhoid.
The people of Barbados are referred to as Bajan, and although they speak English, you will detect a Bajan dialect when talking with them. Enjoy the Bajan culture through their arts and music.
