Holidays & Hotels in the Caribbean Islands

Information

General:		Visa:		Health:		Climate:
Time Zones Antigua: GMT -4 Bahamas: GMT -5 Barbados: GMT -4 British Virgin Islands: GMT -4 Cuba: GMT -4/-5 seasonal Curacao: GMT-4 Grand Cayman: GMT -5 Jamaica: GMT -5 St Kitts: GMT -4 St Lucia: GMT -4 Trinidad: GMT -4 Tobago: GMT -4 Currencies: Bahamian $ 1.8/£1 Barbados $ 4/£1 BVI US$ 1.9/£1 Cuban Peso CUP 2/£1 Cayman Island $ 1.64/£1 East Caribbean $ 5/£1 Jamaican $ 150/£1 Curacao - Netherlands Antilles Guilder (ANG) 3.00/£1		Not required for UK Citizens: Antigua, Bahamas, Barbados, BVI, Cayman Islands, Curacao, Jamaica, St Kitts, St Lucia, Trinidad & Tobago - covers stays up to 30 days. Required for UK Citizens: Cuba - 30 day tourist visa required		No notified requirements		Most of the year the weather can be hot and humid with warm balmy winters. Islands of the Caribbean do have varying rainy seasons, so check before booking when these occur. In general late June to November is the wettest and the time when hurricanes may occur.
How to get there:				Getting Around:
Flights: Various direct flights from the UK to most Caribbean Islands. Approximate Flight Times: Antigua - 8 hrs Barbados - 7 hrs 30 mins BVI -11hrs* Cuba - 8 hrs Curacao - 15hrs 35mins* Grand Cayman - 10hrs Kingston - 10hrs 5mins Montego Bay - 10hrs 25mins Nassau - 10hrs 10mins St Kitts - 12hrs* St Lucia - 8hrs Trinidad - 10hrs Tobago* - 10hrs 30mins * Includes connection time. ** Return flights are usually an hour or more less due to tail winds.				Taxis are the easiest way around as well as local buses. Alcohol Like the USA and Canada there are limits for permissable amounts of alcohol in breath with regard to driving. On average this is 35 micrograms per 100 ml of breath or 80 mgs per 100ml of blood. It is advisable not to drink and drive since severe penalties may apply. Seat Belts It is a requirement for everyone, including visitors, to use seatbelts at all times. Baby seats or child restraints must be used for all children.

Antigua With year-round sunshine, perfect climate and azure blue waters, a holiday in Antigua provides the ultimate getaway experience.		Bahamas, Caymans & Curacao Clear seas, sun and sand are te hallmarks of holidaying in The Bahamas, Cayman Islands, or Curacao.		Barbados The ultimate warm weather destination for UK visitors, Barbados has something for everybody.		Cuba Cuba offers everything from sun, sea and sand to historical cities, underwater reefs and mountain ranges.
Jamaica The third largest island in the Caribbean its beaches are among the finest in the world and the seas are crystal clear.		St Lucia & St Kitts Looking for golden beaches, watersports, or treks through the rainforest? Both these islands will bring you what you seek.		Tobago & BVI Unspoilt beaches, superb hotels and they are the places to go for a peaceful and relaxing holiday.		Twin Centres Combine two islands or a USA city stay for a Caribbean two centre holiday.