When people hear the word, Barbados, one popular word comes to mind. Beach! Then adjectives like pristine; breathtaking; awesome; and soothing immediately follow. The list is endless. When you visit most beaches, there will be something for you to do, whether you are looking to scuba dive, snorkel, parasail, Jet Ski, kayak or just swim in the clear waters.

Imagine opening your eyes every morning to beautiful, brilliant blue skies beckoning you to bask in the euphoric feeling swirling around you like a balmy, Bajan breeze. Or imagine listening to the soothing whoosh of waves delicately crashing against the shore every morning AND evening. Simply stay at the luxurious villa, the Sandgate House, and experience this bliss!

This is an extensive island guide that will inform you of all the things you may want to know about our beautiful island Barbados.

GETTING TO BARBADOS

When you plan your vacation, the first item on the agenda tends to be accommodation for you and/or the group you’re travelling with. While hotels have always been the popular choice, vacation goers are now looking for more out of their holiday rentals. Villas are the alternative for travellers looking for a home-away-from-home; an accommodating retreat that meets your luxury and leisurely needs.

There are many tropical getaways in the world that you and your loved ones can choose to visit for a much deserved vacation. However, we can honestly say that there is no other getaway like a holiday to Barbados. What do we have to offer? A gorgeous island renowned for its white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. Magnificent caves with awesome caverns and breath-taking formations. Fascinating gullies with vast types of tropical plants and trees which make for an adventurous hike and an informative geography lesson.

When you are selling a house there are several things that you can do to increase the possibility of someone falling in love with the property and also allowing you to get the maximum price for it. Holding an open

So you are ready to put your home on the market for sale but you do not have a clue on what the first step to selling a house in Barbados is. You need your property sold in a timely manner and for top dollar. Are you confident enough in your selling and negotiating skills to achieve this? I am sure you have worked very hard to achieve the status of homeowner. Saving as much money as possible, working extra hours and even foregoing certain lifestyle pleasures you were once accustomed to. Therefore, you need to get every penny of what your property is worth.

Barbados is a wonderful place to go on a lovely driving tour (rent a car or hire a taxi for a day) to take in the little seaside villages, gardens, churches, parks and reserves. This island has a long history of extending a warm welcome to visitors. So do yourself a favour and sample this tradition of hospitality that you will find still ingrained when you meet the locals.

If this is your first time around purchasing a home in Barbados, it may be a bit overwhelming yet exciting at the same time. If all goes according to plan you will finally have a place to call your own. Excitement aside, there are several factors which need to be carefully considered and evaluated when making this monumental step in your life. Homes.com’s blog has outlined several tips for effective house hunting for your dream home. Follow these tips and you will not only sail through your mortgage acquisition and purchasing process but you will have peace of mind about your investment.

We at ASK Real Estate & Financial Service would like to officially welcome you to the askbarbadosrealty.com blog. We are truely pleased and excited to bring you a plethora of information and advice on the Barbados real estate industry, vacationing and traveling to Barbados, finance and many more interesting topics. We hope you enjoy our articles and if you do please like and share us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+,  StumbleUpon, Tumblr, Blogger.... you get the idea.

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The ASK Team