Ins & Outs of Barbados 2020

PROPERTY  123 INS Market buzz Marriott Invests Heavily in Barbados Towards the end of 2019, Marriott International paid an estimated US$130 million to purchase the Barbados- based Elegant Hotels Group, comprising Colony Club, Tamarind, The House, Crystal Cove, Turtle Beach, Treasure Beach, Waves Hotel & Spa, and Daphne’s Restaurant. The scale of this commitment by such a well-established global hotel brand as Marriott serves as a clear indicator that Barbados is back on track as an attractive destination for major investment. Check into Port Ferdinand In 2019 Port Ferdinand launched its new concept of signature vacation packages, where guests are free to choose how many nights they’d like to stay – literally from 1 to 100! The Port Ferdinand Yacht and Beach Club Residences offer a selection of spacious and beautifully appointed one, two and three-bedroom luxury villas. With top-class resort amenities and a water-taxi service to neighbouring properties and the beautiful beach it is ideal for couples, friends or families. This is a fantastic way to experience living in a world-class residential marina. They also offer traditional sales and long-term rentals. Beach Houses Open Their Doors The east coast’s newest resort, Beach Houses, located at Whitehaven overlooking picturesque Skeete’s Bay and Culpepper Island, is open for business. Conceptualised for people who want to escape the hurly burly of modern life, these eco-friendly contemporary one, two, three and four- bedroom residences provide the best of modern conveniences coupled with the laid- back lifestyle of the traditional Bajan beach house. The resort’s first-class common amenities include casual and formal dining, swimming pool, tennis courts, convenience store, fitness centre and spa, all within easy walking distance.