By air: Barbados is 4 hours from Toronto, Canada, 3 1/2 hours from Miami, USA, 5 hours form New York City and 7 1/2 hours from London, England.

The international airport is located 8 miles east of Bridgetown. A local bus leaves for Bridgetown from the airport every ten minutes. It takes about 45 minutes and costs about $3 US.

International airlines that service Barbados include:

British West Indian Airlines: 800 538 2942

American Air: 800 433 7300

Air Canada: 888 247 2262

Jamaica Air. 800 523 5585

In addition there are several smaller airlines which link Barbados with the Caribbean and South America.

The deep sea harbor in Bridgetown is a port of call for British, European and American cruise lines. Passengers on board usually visit for the day.