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September 15, 2023

Solo Holidays & Penthouse Parties in Barbados

In the last 12 months, luxury solo travel has boomed — in 2022, Google Trends data indicated that solo travel searches had risen by an astronomical 761%. elitetraveler, 2023 From The Great Resignation to the Great Return, the last two years have seen drastically different trends in where and how people live and work. These…

ICYMI: 3 Barbados Festivals You MUST Experience

Good food, good friends and more fun than you can imagine can all be found at these Barbados festivals. Whether you are ‘jumping’ in a costumed band for Crop Over, scoring a hole-in-one at the Barbados Jazz Excursion & Golf Weekend, or sampling the best of Bajan cuisine at the Barbados Food & Rum Festival,…

July 4, 2023

Barbados Luxury Travel Guide: Top Travel Activities for a Caribbean Holiday

Sailing the Caribbean Sea in a private yacht, enjoying a gourmet dinner on the sand, or taking a customized tour of Barbados’ most popular attractions – what would your ideal luxury vacation look like? With demand for luxury travel surging in 2023, the Island Villas team has seen an increase in enquiries about Barbados holiday…

February 28, 2023

Balloons, Birthdays and Barbados: Celebrating with Team IV

23 in 2023 – where has the time gone? This year marks the 23rd anniversary of Island Villas, a boutique full-service real estate agency, based in Barbados with a global reach. Looking back, we are really proud of how far we’ve come as a team. Richard Eames, Managing Director of Island Villas, recalls starting the…

December 7, 2022

‘Tis the Season: Why Buying in Barbados is the Perfect Gift (for everyone on your list)

‘Tis the season to be on the beach in Barbados! The Island Villas team is ready for a busy winter season with the holidays around the corner. The global luxury property market has seen interesting peaks and lows over the past two years, recovering from Covid-related lows to a buoyant market characterized by intense demand…

August 19, 2022

Is it Time for a Real Estate Refresh? Exciting Barbados Property Sales News and More

Can you believe that the end of summer is almost here? The frenetic pace of the last eight months has also been felt in the Barbados real estate market. Increased demand for second homes during the pandemic, the desire to work remotely from a tropical getaway, and Barbados’ global popularity resulted in a hot luxury…

April 26, 2022

How To Stay Away From The Masses

You know when it’s time for a break, and most of us prefer to find some peace and quiet when we get the chance. Whether you are looking for a short break, a longer holiday or something more permanent, Barbados Real Estate has a lot to offer. You might be looking to invest in a…

April 22, 2022

Build your Dreams in Barbados: Snapshot of Barbados’ Property Construction Market

Spring is typically considered the season of renewal so it seems fitting that many countries around the world are shifting political focus to economic recovery. With the real estate market on the upswing, countries around the world, including Barbados, are due to experience a construction boom, a trend that is set to continue for the…

March 24, 2022

The Rise of the Sunshine Starter Home: Snapshot of Barbados’ Luxury Property Market

As we come to the close of the first quarter of 2022, we have made some interesting observations in the Barbados real estate market, especially as the world experiences, One of the most accelerated periods of wealth creation and capital availability in history (Forbes, 2022) According to Richard Eames, Managing Director of Island Villas, The…

February 21, 2022

Little England grows up! Barbados becomes a Republic and parties with the Barmy Army

The Barmy Army is back in Barbados! As cricket fans descend on the island this March for a classic test match showdown between the West Indies and England, Barbados is gearing up for another round of celebrations. The last few months have been a whirlwind of non-stop activity and buzz. In November 2021, global headlines…

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