Barbados Barbados is the most easterly of the Caribbean islands. We are approxiamately 5 hours from Senegal, West Africa if there was a direct flight, 8 hours from London, 5 hours from New York and Toronto, 1 hour from Caracas 5 hours from Brazil. Less than one hour from most of the Eastern Caribbean islands. Barbados is home to the Bridgetown Film Festival. Where to stay: Ocean Spray Apartments is the home of the Bridgetown Film Festival Open Air Cinema in addition to being the official hotel of the Bridgetown Film Festival.  Check out the website for affordable rates that get you a front seat to the on-site action all day. Also have a look at the official Barbados website for other accommodations and information on our beautiful island and it's vibrant culture: http://www.barbados.org Also visit www.intimatehotelsbarbados.com for more accommodation options.