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coping in Barbados curfew – enjoy the view of the forbidden world<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In this article we look at how to cope in Barbados curfew. No matter where you are it gets pretty claustrophobic being locked inside the house 24\/7. If you are in Barbados, it may seems like being a prisoner in paradise but soon, paradise becomes the forbidden land. You can only admire it at a distance and it is an endless temptation to rush to the beach and duck into the cool Caribbean sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, many visitors and tourists who are on the island consider themselves lucky compared to those in London, New York, Italy, Spain and all the many places ravaged by COVID-19. Many remain in Barbados by choice and some have continued to arrive by private jets and by any means, even if it means being locked in for weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arrivals By Any Means<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most of the airlines stopped flying here and if any do arrive, all passengers are automatically put into quarantine in local Government facilities for 14 days. The tourism industry is at a standstill. Many hotels have closed. Some are in discussions with the government about the possible use of their accommodation by the National Health Services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FILE PHOTO: General view of the Dassault Falcon 900 private jet on the tarmac at Barbados’ Grantley Adams International Airport in Barbados, March 20, 2019. REUTERS\/ Phil Noble\/File Photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Richard Zaher, CEO of a US-based private jet charter company, says that the emails and phone calls just keep coming. “Inquiries have gone through the roof,” he told AFP, noting that his company, Paramount Business Jets, had seen a 400 percent increase in queries, with bookings up roughly 20-25 percent. “It is completely coronavirus,” he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No Villa Escape in the Curfew<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The private jets and escapes to Barbados by any means has terminated with the curfew. Anyone arriving will now be put into government quarantine facilities for 2 weeks. It will not be luxury villas on the beach and those hoping to escape to a bit of paradise will be very disappointed with the accommodations provided. Its better to say home till this gets sorted out!
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Living in the Curfew<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For all those living, vacationing or visiting Barbados, here are some words of advice on how to cope in Barbados curfew. It offers tip on how to spend your days in isolation without going up the wall. My number one priority is to enjoy the forbidden world through the lens of my open window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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