The sun is very strong so do be prepared with plenty of creams and aftersun.
Remember that you will need travel insurance as well.
Barbados has a high health care system, which is easily accessible to
tourists. The UK also has reciprocal healthcare agreements with Barbados,
enabling travellers to receive free or low cost emergency care.
In order to take advantage of this you must have the following:
UK Passport (or NHS medical card if not a UK national)
The following services are normally free of charge:
Hospital Treatment
Treatment at Polyclinics (This is where you should go if it is NOT
an emergency)
Ambulance Travel
Prescribed Medicines for children and the elderly
These services are NOT free:
Dental Treatment
Prescribed Medicines (apart from Children & Elderly)
Vaccinations are NOT required for entry into Barbados, although all travellers
are advised to ensure that tetanus and polio are kept up to date. Hepatitis
A is not essential but recommended.
The vast majority of travellers find that they have a very safe and enjoyable
stay in Barbados, however here are some useful numbers in case of an emergency:
