Thinking about where to vacation next? It’s always sunny in Barbados! Check our top 5 picks this month. Book your very own Blue Sky Luxury vacation villa or condo where you and your family or close friends will have plenty of space to relax. Spend all day on the golden sandy beaches or hop on a boat and explore the island. In the mood for a relaxing spa treatment? Our Concierge team would be happy to book or recommend any must-try island activities.
4 Bed | 4½ Bath | Plunge Pool
- Ideal for families or groups of up to 8 looking for privacy but also coastal convenience.
- Look forward to spending days sunning on the loungers and snorkeling with the visiting sea turtles.
- Sipping cocktails from the plunge pool at sunset!
2 Bed | 2 Bath | Resort Pool
- This ground-floor condo has direct access to the pool deck and gardens.
- Within walking distance of the many amenities and restaurants located in St. Lawrence Gap.
- Enjoy stunning ocean views from this beachfront condo!
4 Bed | 4½ Bath | Plunge Pool
- On the first floor are the master and bedroom 2 both have private patios, with views of the Caribbean Sea.
- It’s the ideal family villa, as well as for weddings – the sunsets are spectacular!
- A beach gate leads out onto a quiet sandy beach perfect for swimming and reefs for snorkeling.
4 Bed | 4½ Bath | Swimming Pool
- Situated on a ridge overlooking the West Coast of Barbados and the sparkling Caribbean Sea.
- This fabulous holiday villa offers guests the wonder of enjoying panoramic ocean views from every room.
- All rooms have direct access to the garden and pool deck, where you can relax with a good book and work on your suntan.
4 Bed | 4½ Bath | Swimming Pool
- The villa is tucked away between the serenity of Barbados’ Gibbes Beach and the highly popular Mullins Beach.
- The oceanfront gazebo with a marble dining table set within the lush tropical gardens is the perfect spot to enjoy outdoor dining.
- The lagoon pool borders the gazebo and is partially enclosed by a beautiful rock backdrop from which Bougainvilleas cascade!
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Barbados is home to the world-famous Sandy Lane Estate, quintessentially luxurious in all ways! Local playground for many celebs and regularly welcomes royalty. You never know who you may bump into! Sandy Lane is also known for its world-class championship golf course and exclusive vacation homes. Blue Sky Luxury introduces the newest uber-luxury vacation home.
You will be spoilt for choice with the various five-star amenities at the villa. Including a luxury vehicle, cinema, a cozy Art-Deco bar, and a fully equipped gym. The expertly trained staff at Laughing Waters is on hand to cater to you and ensure your needs are met! It’s the perfect escape for large groups of friends or families. The villa sits on 4 acres beautiful landscaped acres of Asian-inspired gardens and koi ponds. With 8 fully ensuite bedrooms in the main house and a 4-bedroom cottage.
Guests’ check-in experience
Receive VIP treatment from the moment you arrive. Enjoy a cool towel and a refreshing cocktail created by your personal butler.
What’s nearby
We recommend visiting the local restaurants, exclusive shopping, and luxury bars.
QP Bistro – 1.6 km
La Cabane – 4.3 km
Cala Roca – 3.6 km
Sunset Crest Mall – 1.1 km
Drift Ocean Terrace Lounge – 1.4 km
Limegrove Lifestyle Centre – 19. km
Life on the water at Sandy Lane Beach
Stroll over to the Beach Club Bar for a refreshing drink or call on your butlers and enjoy the owner’s privileges at the nearby five-diamond resort.
We guarantee you will enjoy everything this fully outfitted villa has to offer! Book your stay with one of our expert Reservation agents at experts@blueskyluxury.com.
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So you have finally decided that it is time for a vacation. Where will you go? What can you do? There are endless possibilities! You know you want to go to the Caribbean, maybe to Barbados, but which island is the best? You know that Barbados is in Jamaica – hold on, now wait a minute, this is where Blue Sky Luxury, The Holiday Home Experts, comes in. Barbados is not in Jamaica. Trust us. Furthermore, you will not want to consider any other Caribbean vacation. We have all the information needed to plan the perfect Barbados vacation. We will go a step further to provide information on anything you may want to know about Barbados vacation rentals. We’re funny, knowledgeable, and, dare I say – the best in the business.
Blue Sky Luxury – Who we are
A picture is worth a thousand words, so we figure a video must be worth 2,000 words (like this blog.) Watch our video below for a quick overview of all of the services that Blue Sky Luxury provides. In a nutshell, we are a full-service holiday rental company with service lines of Reservations, Property Management and Concierge Services.
We have been in the business for over forty years and we are a giant in the region. What makes us special? We take a human approach to anyone that we come into contact with, we greet everyone as friends, and we guarantee that you will leave as family and we’re particularly proud that we can offer anyone a vacation rental to suit their needs. The crown in our jewel. I mean the jewel in our crown…just making sure you’re paying attention, is our Elite Collection. I’m getting ahead here a bit. Watch our video and we’ll talk more about The Elite Collection, luxury your way and how you can enjoy an authentic local experience at any of our 150+ best-in-class villas.
So now that you are caught up on what we do follow us on social. We are wherever you are. Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter. Charlene is our Social Media Coordinator. I told her you were coming. She’s watching and waiting.
Barbados – an island not in Jamaica
Our Reservations department is a wellspring of knowledge. Many of our agents have been with the team for over 10- 20 years. We are appreciative that we have a collective data pool of over 50 years of experience. What sets us apart, is that Blue Sky Luxury is the chart holder for most of the villas in our holiday rentals portfolio. This means that wherever you book, our team has final approval so pro tip – Book Direct with Blue Sky Luxury.
Don’t tell anyone we said this, but hotels are so 2019. We will compare villas vs hotels as we aren’t biased. We love hotels as well… just villas more. With the emergence of the pandemic, villa stays have become in high demand due to their ability to provide privacy, flexibility, and a more bespoke holiday experience. When you are looking to book (direct) we have segmented villa holidays so that our guests can choose from:
- Flagship villas – An elite collection of five-star celebrity-style villas in breathtaking locations with a discreet complement of expert staff.
- Luxury villas – The finest collection of luxury villas with fabulous reviews, stunning locations, and expert staffing options.
- Classic villas – A selection of inland and beachfront villas for the contemporary or lassie-fair traveller.
Your destination is important but the villa selection is equally so, and our villas rival many international villas. We make it easy for you to find a villa vacation that fits your style. Our website blueskyluxury.com has a comprehensive page on Barbados information. Dive right in but come back to my blog soon, I have at least 3,000 more words to go.
Concierge will have you living Like a celebrity!
Have you ever used concierge services? Concierge is like having an elegant assistant at your fingertips. They make vacation planning easy and effortless. From Fast Track (you need this) to car rentals and pre-stocking this team is friendly, bubbly and they go the extra mile. Additionally, this team also handles guest relations and will check on you during your stay to ensure that your holiday is going the way you planned!
Property Management Services at Blue Sky Luxury
Let’s say, you decide to visit Barbados. You fall in love with the island, the people, the culture (and making money,) so you decide to purchase a villa. The Property Management department is the team that works behind the scenes to ensure that all villas are safe and well-kept. They have exceptionally high standards for safety and cleanliness and are on call 24-hrs to make this happen.
If there is a problem at your villa, a Property Manager will be on hand to ensure that it is sorted soonest. During adverse weather, you are never left alone. Our Property Managers ensure that your villa is safeguarded, contact numbers for them and emergency services are at hand and that you are comfortable. We like to think of them as our superheroes.
It’s quite possible that we are well over 3,000 words but I hope that this blog on Barbados vacation rentals has been useful or at the very least entertaining. I’ve included some FAQs relating to this blog. Happy vacationing, choose Blue Sky Luxury and choose Barbados.
Barbados Vacation Rentals FAQs
Q: How can travel to Barbados?
A: Virgin Atlantic, Air Canada, British Airways, Jet Blue, West Jet, Caribbean Airlines, and more all fly to the island.
Q: Where is Barbados if you allege it is not in Jamaica
A: Barbados is just off the island chain, out of the main hurricane belt in the Caribbean. Our closest neighbours are the islands of St. Vincent and St. Lucia
Q: Can I fly to Barbados by private jet?
A: Absolutely! M Jet is one of Barbados’ Premier Fixed Based Operators with a private ramp and hangar.
Q: Can I sail to Barbados?
A: Sure bet! Leave your Blue Sky Luxury villa and island-hop to the Grenadines
Q: Do I have to book with an international tour operator or agent?
A: No you do not. All vacation bookings come through Blue Sky Luxury so make your life easier by booking with us
Q: How do I know which Barbados villa to choose?
A: The team at Blue Sky Luxury is available by email, and website chat. Ask us how we can help you find the perfect villa
Q: I want to purchase a luxury villa in Barbados. Can Blue Sky Luxury help?
A: Our sister company Terra Luxury offers luxury villas for sale and many of our new owners engage us for Property Management services
Q: Can I contact Concierge even if I am not staying at a Blue Sky Luxury villa?
A: We love to help everyone! We won’t tell if you won’t but please do.
Q: What else does Property Management do other than Property Management?
A: I’ve seen them arrange flowers, decorate an entire villa (see Bora Bora by Zoe), and line dance but they also excel at small project management, villa staffing, Human Resources, and trust accounting just to name a few.
Q: Villa Guru, you are so wise and such a gifted writer, how do I contact you for more details on Barbados or vacation rentals information?
A: Stop it, you’re flattering me. Flatter me some more at experts@blueskyluxury.com
Until my next blog Friends….
From the desk of the
Villa Guru
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Looking for that perfect summer holiday escape? Book your next stay at Onyx, with the holiday experts at Blue Sky Luxury. Ultra-modern in design, this luxury 5-bedroom beachfront villa embodies peace and serenity. Start your day off and indulge in a relaxing drawn bath while taking in spectacular views of Barbados’ Platinum beach. Grab a bottle from the fully stocked wine chiller at the entertainment pavilion and enjoy a chardonnay and canapes. While the staff, including a chef, is on hand to make your stay an exceptional one.
What’s Nearby
Onyx is close to many luxury stores, restaurants, and bars:
Local & Co. – 3.9km
Sea Shed Restaurant – 2.0km
Limegrove Lifestyle Centre – 3.6km
La Baguette – 2.2km
Zaccios Restaurant – 3.7km
Cafe Ma Cherie – 4.4km
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Sugar Cakes
Ready for that authentic Barbados road trip? No road trip is complete without some tasty treats like the unique ones that Barbados has to offer! Here is a quick look at 5 Barbadian Snacks you need to try!
Sugar Cakes
Made from grated coconut, spices and sugar, this sweet treat is sure to have your sweet tooth pulsing with excitement! You will often find multicolored sugar cakes, which get their colour from food dyes. Traditionally sugar cakes were made with only coconut and sugar (and molasses for brown sugar cakes) but recently new flavours have been created including bay leaf and ginger!
Tamarind Balls
This tart snack is a favourite among locals and visitors alike. Bajan tamarind balls are a perfect blend of sweet and sour. The tamarind fruit is combined with brown sugar and rolled into balls satisfying both your sweet and sour senses. You can also get some that are hot and spicy flavoured. Be careful when biting into these as most tamarind balls contain a few tamarind seeds!
Nut Cakes
If you love peanuts and sugar, then Bajan nut cakes are for you! (By the way, we aren’t referring to the traditional cake made with butter, sugar and eggs) This crunchy treat is similar to peanut brittle, where peanuts and sugar are combined and made into oval pieces.
Fishcakes
Perhaps the most popular food in Barbados, fish cakes can be found on all menus – from 5 star restaurants to street-side vendors. Fish cakes are a savoury mix of salted cod fish and local herbs and spices, deep fried to golden perfection. A favourite version of the Bajan cutter is the ‘Bread and Two’ which includes two fish cakes, a slice of a cheese and of course, pepper sauce.
Coconut Bread
Coconut bread, also known as sweet bread, is another Bajan sweet delicacy that will definitely satisfy your sugar cravings. =The pièce de résistance is the divine combination of grated coconut, powdered cinnamon, and brown sugar placed in the middle of the coconut bread or on top of the loaf leaving a burst of sweet ‘cinnamony’ flavour in your mouth! You can enjoy this treat anytime of the year.
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Welcome to the evolution of Greensleeves, a luxury boutique-style villa in Barbados. The owners of Greensleeves made an excellent decision to enhance and create an even more luxurious experience for guests. An extensive renovation of the beachfront estate gave life to a stunning Barbados villa.
You can be assured that the promise of a one-of-a-kind villa will be met with sophisticated designs promoting wellness and peace. The pool has been completely redesigned and rebuilt, zen areas were created and all rooms upgraded with unique, plush furnishings.
A stunning lanai takes advantage of sublime 360 ocean views. The cottage, more so an exquisite stand-alone villa in its own right has been completely revamped and evokes a unique style. Greensleeves is now the ideal villa with full staffing, eclectic decor, and sumptuous cuisine. The epitome of luxury reborn.
Guests’ Check-in Experience
On arrival enjoy a cool towel and a refreshing Greensleeves Special created by your personal butler. Partake in scrumptious snacks under the lanai.
What’s Nearby
For some well deserved holiday pampering, the villa is close to many luxury stores, restaurants, and bars:
Sea Shed Restaurant – 850m
Pier One – 4.7km
The Fish Pot – 5.4km
Local & Co. – 2.7km
La Baguette Bakery – 3.4km
Limegrove Lifestyle Centre – 4.8km
Life On The Water
While you are here you’ll have no shortage of options for beach activities. Explore the island on a private island cruise. Spend a day swimming with the turtles, tropical fish, and sunken pirate ships. You might discover buried treasure! Take in a completely different view of the island from the air on a parasail. Let our Concierge team book your next adventure.
Visit our website to learn more about Greensleeves villa.
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Photo from Visit Barbados
There truly is no better answer than ALL THE TIME! With sunny views all year and fun events for entertainment, the real question is “How are you getting here?”. If it helps, here are some interesting events and festivals that happen throughout the year in Barbados that can help your decision when to visit.
1. Crop Over Season: July – August
2. Holetown Festival: February
3. Barbados Food and Rum Festival: October
4. Oistins Fish Festival: April
5. Sandy Lane Gold Cup: March
6. Gospelfest: May
7. Reggae Festival: April
8. Rally Barbados: June
9. Barbados Celtic Festival: May
10. Run Barbados: December
11. Barbados Hockey Festival: August
12. Barbados Sailing Week: January
Find out more about these events by visiting visitbarbados.org
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At Blue Sky Luxury, health and safety are important to us as it is to our rental clients. Regular inspections result in safe living accommodations and our printed property information give tips on health and safety. We highly recommend reading these tips provided to be informed and aware.
Here are a few tips that will help you stay safe while on your next holiday vacation in Barbados:
- Always remember to lock/secure all doors and windows when leaving the property or before going to bed.
- Use safes provided to store your valuables.
- Use the alarm system if provided when going out or staying in.
- If there is a gate for beach access always remember to lock that gate after you come off the beach.
- Pay attention to pool signs.
- Check for the depth of the pool and if you or any of your party cannot swim do not pretend to be brave and venture into the deep end.
- Only use plasticware around the pool.
- Do not leave small children unattended in the pool or otherwise.
- Where there are high balconies small children must be supervised.
- Do not go in the pool or on high balconies while intoxicated.
- Avoid inviting strangers into your holiday home.
To find out more about how we manage properties and what we do to promote a safe holiday, click here!
Following these tips will result in an incident-free holiday. Help us help you stay safe!
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Your Barbados vacation is booked. Your bags are packed. But, are they PACKED packed? Let us offer you five must-brings (or at least good-to-knows) that you may not have on your checklist to add an extra serving of ‘wow’ to your Barbados experience.
Extra charge…
It’s not what you think, so please put away your wallets. Barbados is chockfull of gorgeous scenery and Insta-cool experiences that are sure to turn you into a shutterbug. So, if you have one, be sure to pack your power bank – or battery chargers for the professional content creators out there – so that you won’t be left hanging mid-click! And, don’t forget to bring the necessary electrical plug converters to charge your devices.
A nice outfit
We know you’re probably at ten-and-counting beachwear and casual options when it comes to your Barbados vacation fashion haul, but have you even packed a formal wear option? Trust us with this one, since you’ll probably want to have a chic, fine dining night out while on the island. And for the night owls, don’t you want to take in the full Barbados nightlife offering in style?
A pair of sneakers
While we’re on the topic of your vacation fashion, go ahead and make some space for your flip-flops’ more athletic and adventurous sibling. In Barbados, we call them sneakers, but maybe you’ll relate if we say tennis shoes… or gym shoes… or runners. Whatever you prefer to call them, the point remains that you’ll have several more options of Barbados experiences if you have them. This includes hiking through nature trails, parks, and gullies, scenic walks, or even spelunking through the island’s caves. Or maybe your lovely holiday home has a tennis or basketball court and you want to capitalize… in this case, you can!
Pack the romance
This one is a bit more figurative than the others. But, with villas this gorgeous and island vistas so memorable, we couldn’t resist hinting at a love-themed stay. You will be luxuriously spoilt for choice with the options of a stunning garden, seaside or even underground cave wedding. Or, be the envy of your friends with a beautiful Barbados honeymoon. Propose to the love of your life in paradise, or for those veterans at love, renew your vows with the island’s blessings.
Pack up house…
Unlike the romance, we mean this literally. If for some reason you haven’t heard, Barbados is offering you the amazing opportunity to live where you vacation. This has been made extremely easy thanks to the Barbados Welcome Stamp Visa, which is a programme launched back in 2020. So, if you have professional flexibility that allows you to work remotely, have a slice of paradise for a little longer than normal! And, what’s amazing about this prospect is that you can bring the whole family – even your fur babies!
Book your Barbados adventures and experiences with our Concierge team – they’re waiting to make your next trip an unforgettable one!
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Photo courtesy from Sky Sports
Cricket season is here, and we couldn’t be more excited! If you’re anything like us, you’re ready to return to some live sporting action. Why not enjoy the exciting atmosphere of Cricket and the vibe of camaraderie? Book an exciting vacation to sun-kissed Barbados for the international test match. You won’t regret it!
Cricket is the national sport of Barbados and the West Indies. Barbadians and visitors come together to watch world-class matches at Kensington Oval. It is a highly anticipated event with crowds roaring through the stands! Did you know that Cricket was first played at Kensington Oval in 1882 and was the first Test match played in 1930?
The upcoming International Test series with West Indies Vs. England, Barbados will host the second Test match from March 16 to 20 at Kensington Oval. The first Test Match will be in Antigua from March 8 – 12 and the final Test in Grenada from March 24 – 28. Learn more about the match details or buy tickets for the matches here.
Build Your Unique Cricket Holiday
When the series reaches Barbados for the second Cricket Test, the action will be even more thrilling! Prepare to experience world-class Cricket and a unique stay with Blue Sky Luxury. We accommodate large groups of friends or family and offer fully staffed villas if you prefer. View some of the top vacation villas on our website blueskyluxury.com
Our Concierge Team can help arrange a full itinerary for you before you arrive on the island including restaurant bookings, car rentals, and baby-sitting services. Let Concierge make your arrival to Barbados easy with fast-track services. Breeze through airport lines and health checks and arrive at your villa in no time. Outside of the game, unwind and enjoy white sand beaches, indulge in authentic local experiences, or have fun with watersports.
Foodies can indulge in a great dining experience on the island and choose from an array of restaurants and eating spots. For suggestions on where to find absolutely delectable meals, check out our blog on the top 5 restaurants in the north or south of the island.
Don’t miss out on this local Cricket experience for your next vacation!
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