[{"q":"How To Get There? ","a":"Many International and all regional  airlines fly in to Barbados' Grantley Adams International Airport. Barbados is one of the main hubs in the Eastern Caribbean.\r\nTransfers from the airport to the south coast take 15-30 minutes, and to the west coast 40-60 minutes."},{"q":"CUISINE KNOWN FOR ","a":"Barbados is known as \u2018The Land of the Flying Fish\u2019, so it seems apt that its national dish is 'flying fish with coucou'. Versatile as well as delicious, this wonderful fish can be fried, steamed or pickled and it comes out tasting truly delicious every time. \r\n\r\nLooking for more quintessential Caribbean and Barbados treats? Try  a dish of pickled pork with spiced sweet potatoes which is known as Pudding and Souse. Don't forget to add a touch of Bajan Pepper sauce .\r\n\r\nIf you want to eat like a local then ask for the staple food of \u2018Bakes\u2019, which is also known as survival food. This is made up of just three ingredients \u2013 sugar, water and flour, and other staple ingredients of the local cuisine include rice, vegetables, chicken and fish."},{"q":"Popular events\/ festivals","a":"The Holetown Festival\r\nOstin's Fish Festival\r\nBarbados Reggae Festival\r\nBarbados Gospel fest \r\nBarbados Celtic Festival\r\nSol Rally Barbados\r\nBarbados Crop-Over Festival\r\nBarbados Jazz Excursion\r\nBarbados Food & Rum Festival\r\nBarbados Run\r\n"},{"q":"What is our terrain like?","a":"Barbados is largely made up of coral formation, with a terrain that is generally flat, except for the Scotland district in the North-east where the terrain is hilly and rugged.\r\nIt is the only coral Island in the region with all white sand beaches\r\nhttps:\/\/www.investbarbados.org\/profile_of_barbados.php"},{"q":"What is the climate like?","a":"The  temperature in Barbados does not usually rise above the mid-80s F (about 30 \u00b0C) or fall below the low 70s F (about 22 \u00b0C).\r\nThere are two seasons: the dry season, from early December to May, and the wet season, which lasts for the rest of the year. \r\nAverage rainfall is about 60 inches (1,525 mm) annually but, despite the small size of the island rainfall varies, rising from the low-lying coastal areas to the high central district. \r\nBarbados experiences 8 to 9 hours of sunshine most days\r\nhttps:\/\/www.britannica.com\/place\/Barbados\/Climate"},{"q":"What Are The Entry Requirements?","a":"Basic requirements:\r\nA valid passport (3-6 months) is required for entry.\r\nA  return airline ticket and\/or proof that you have enough money to support yourself during your stay\r\nIntended address in Barbados\r\nEntry visa (if required based on length of stay beyond ticket duration\r\nChildren under the age of 18 without a parent\/guardian must have a letter of authorization from their parent\/guardian\r\nhttps:\/\/immigration.gov.bb\/pages\/Visa_Requirements.asp\r\n"},{"q":"What Are The Marriage Requirements?","a":"Getting married in Barbados is easy. \r\n- There is no waiting period or minimum length of stay. \r\n- Application for a marriage license must be made in person by both parties at the office of the Ministry of Home Affairs.\r\n- Documents required to apply for the license include a valid passport, original birth certificate or a certified copy, and the return  tickets for both parties.\r\n- If either party has been divorced, the original divorce decree or a certified copy must be presented.\r\n- Likewise, if either party is widowed, a certified copy of the previous marriage certificate and death certificate are required. \r\n- All documents not in English must be accompanied by a certified translation.\r\n- If neither party is a citizen or resident of Barbados, the fee is BDS$150.00 cash, with an additional $25.00 stamp fee.\r\n\r\nhttp:\/\/www.visailing.com\/articles\/married-in-Caribbean\/married-in-Caribbean"},{"q":"What Are The Healthcare Options?","a":"The HDI in 2013 placed Barbados 38th of 187 developing and developed countries globally.\r\n\r\nBarbados Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is the country's primary acute care medical facility. Affiliated with the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus.\r\n\r\nSmaller and privately run Bayview Hospital offers specialty services including reconstructive surgery. Barbados  has the only Fertility Centre in the Caribbean.\r\nAlso available are the Sandy Crescent Medical Centre on the west coat and the FMH emergency Medical Clinic in St. Michael, both privately run medical clinics\r\n\r\nThere are other supporting Government run Polyclinics all over the Island providing medical treatment for minor and general health ailments.\r\n\r\nBest-dosSantos Public Health Lab - first in the Caribbean to acquire test kits and reagents for COVID-19 detection\r\n\r\nWith the growing interest in non-traditional treatment methods, there are also many alternative health practitioners all over the island offering services such as herbal medicine, life coaching and Reiki practice.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n"},{"q":"Other Useful  Facts","a":"Water:  is good to drink \r\n\r\nUtilities: available 100% Island-wide\r\n\r\nTelecommunications: Good \r\n\r\nBarbados is easily accessible from most places in the world\r\n\r\nCurrency: Barbados Dollar  (1US$ = BDS$2.00 approximately\r\nMost credit cards are accepted in most hotels, restaurants and businesses:  Visa, Amex, Master Card, Diners Club, En Route, Eurocard and Barclaycard.\r\nSmaller restaurants and businesses operate on a cash-only basis.\r\n\r\nBanks - mostly British and Canadian Banks, with ABM's that will accept credit cards  but dispense only Barbados dollars. \r\n\r\nCustoms: 1 litre of potable spirits \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n"}]