September 12, 2011

Where to Stay in the Caribbean

So you’ve decided to finally take that trip to the Caribbean that you’ve always dreamed of. In your head are visions of white, sandy beaches, palm trees, crystal clear waters and blue skies. But where do you start? There is much that needs to be decided before you catch your flight and head to tropical lands. Which Island Will You Visit? The Caribbean is not an island in itself but a geographical region of islands. The island you visit will depend on whether you liked mountains or flat, vast beaches. Current exchange rates may factor into your decision as well. Some islands accept US currency but some do not. If…

June 27, 2011

Dive Into Fun in Barbados

Dive and Snorkel in Barbados Barbados attracts scuba divers from all over the world, but you don’t have to go there with a full Open Water dive licence. While one of those is necessary to hire scuba gear and get tanks filled with air, almost any confident swimmer can try diving on a guided excursion with an instructor close by, and snorkelling is an excellent and easy option for families and people who just want a flavor of the underwater world. The warm waters of the Caribbean are famous for brightly colored corals, hundreds of different kinds of fish, and fascinating wreck diving. Many of the dives sites are shallow…

May 1, 2011

Luxury Link

Travel around the world in 80 days with Luxury Link! Be sure to stop off in Barbados and arrange your stay with Island Villas. Luxury Link.

March 22, 2011

Island Villas ‘One Drop’ Campaign

With Barbados being one of the most water scarce countries in the world, IV believes that World Water Day is a chance to provoke thought and stimulate discussion around what we can do to conserve this precious resources. Play your part and conserve ‘One Drop’ – send us your comments, we would love to hear from you! “Many countries around the world are running out of drinking water faster than nature can replenish it. According to the United Nations World Water Assessment and the University of Wisconsin, the average supply of water per person will drop by a third over the next 20 years because of population growth, pollution and…

January 6, 2011

New Year, New Focus?

Hello Everyone! The IV team wishes all of you the very best for the New Year. As we welcome 2011, we hope to continue our efforts as a socially responsible, green business while of course, continuing to navigate our way through this global recession. While it is important for any business to maintain profits, we strongly believe in integrating philanthropy with all of our business endeavours. As stated by Taylor in 2008, “Social, environmental and economic responsibility practices are changing, and even small to mid-sized businesses must adapt to what is increasingly becoming a new management paradigm.” What do you think? Send us your comments…

November 8, 2010

Raising Breast Cancer Awareness in Barbados

1 in 4 women is affected by breast cancer in Barbados on a weekly basis. That is truly a scary and sobering statistic. Island Villas supports the fight against breast cancer and we encourage others to do the same. Fighting Against Breast Cancer

November 8, 2010

Going Green good for the Bottom Line

Island Villas is committed to being a Green Business. Although there has been some debate over the initial costs associated with being green, we have already begun to see savings in a relatively short period.  Companies are beginning to realise that there is profit in going green and this is reflected in the bottom line. http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Global-Issues/2008/0221/p04s01-wogi.html

November 8, 2010

Navigating the Blogosphere – IV takes on the World Wide Web

Island Villas has joined the Blogosphere! Our team is really excited not only to launch our new website but also, our blog. We hope that the blog will provide current information on various topics relevant to Barbados, the Caribbean, the real estate industry, becoming a green business and much more. We welcome your comments and look forward to seeing you regularly. Happy Blogging! The IV Team

October 22, 2010

Welcome to Island Villas New Website

Island Villas launch their new state of the art website