At ITB Berlin, a major tourism trade show, Barbados has been awarded the Green Destinations Story Award for its exceptional efforts towards environment and climate conservation. The Honourable Ian Gooding-Edghill, Minister of Tourism and International Transport, expressed his gratitude to Green Destinations while accepting the award in Germany this week. Contact us today about property for...
Horse riding in Barbados is a unique experience that allows visitors to explore the island's stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. Barbados is known for its pristine beaches, lush vegetation, and vibrant culture, and horse riding is an excellent way to experience all of these things while also getting some exercise. There are many different horse riding tours available in Barbados,...
When visiting Barbados, witnessing horses swimming is a delightful experience, especially if it's your first time. At Pebbles Beach, just outside of Bridgetown, horse trainers take their racehorses for an early morning swim, and you can observe this fascinating event between 5.30am and 7am on most days. With the sky's changing hues, you can capture some fantastic photographs, and if you're up for an...
According to Monique Archer, a member of the executive team at the Barbados Polo Club, the sport has the potential to reinvigorate the country's tourism industry and generate foreign exchange. With two international tours on the horizon, Archer believes that the upcoming events will be instrumental in achieving this goal. The just-concluded series between Barbados and the USA, which ended in a 2-1...
Saturday March 4th 2023 at The Garrison Savannah. According to Rosette Peirce, the chief executive officer of the Barbados Turf Club, the Sandy Lane Barbados Gold Cup race-day is set to return to the Garrison Savannah this year for the first time since 2020 and will be bigger and better than ever before. This prestigious sporting event will be aired on SportsMax and will feature several new elements,...
Speaking recently, Prime Minister Mia Mottley shared exciting plans in motion to redevelop & transform the islands Capital, which include welcoming a new hotel opposite the Kensington Oval, redeveloping the nearby central purchasing building, and using the BIDC building for “hotel and tourism” purposes. She also revealed that her government was in discussions with Guyanese officials about the...
A special visa for remote workers who want to work and live in Barbados. https://www.youtube.com/embed/6YaXicccRfc ''Welcome to Barbados! Why Barbados Sunny, safe and cosmopolitan Barbados is a lure to anyone whose work is flexible enough to allow them to set up office remotely. If you’re thinking about moving away from densely populated urban centres, want to escape an unforgiving...
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Taking out a mortgage is a major life decision and should only be taken after serious consideration. Here are some pros and cons to help you before you take the plunge. Let’s hear it for the advantages: Longer-term mortgages – 30-year mortgages mean although it's a longer commitment, it can be a more affordable option than before. Cost-effective borrowing – The interest rates on a...
Bethesda-based Marriott International Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced Friday it has an agreement to buy Elegant Hotels Group, which owns and operates seven hotels and a beachfront restaurant on the island of Barbados. Per a release, Marriott’s all-cash offer values Elegant at roughly $199 million, including its $68.9 million in total net debt. Elegant’s seven hotels total 588 rooms,...