Isle Blue

When an icy chill blasts the northern hemisphere over the winter months, it’s time to jet somewhere tropical. Robert Kadijevic from Isle Blue explains why Barbados is the place to be.

The tonic for a gloomy and blue-sky bereft winter season lies in the southern axis of the Caribbean - Barbados. It’s an island known as much for its gracious and enveloping pampering as its rum is known for enhancing convivial conversations. The island offers the quintessential winter getaway. A paradise framed with beautiful beaches, pristine landscapes and sinfully tempting cuisine. Daily direct flights from London are a siren’s call to escape and rejuvenate the soul as the creation of lifelong memories await. “Barbados is an idyllic destination that deftly integrates contemporary English flair with relaxed Caribbean spirit,” says Robert Kadijevic, President of Isle Blue. “The island offers a host of tantalising white sand beaches, fabulous waterside restaurants and welcoming country clubs. “Its grand appeal is its common overture as a perfect destination for honeymoons, family retreats or a gentleman’s golf getaway.” A tropical paradise it may be, but the villas and holiday rentals on the island stay true to the ethos of modern and upscale English design with neutral palates, inviting furnishings and tasteful accents; many retaining the splendour of chic London townhouses.

These expertly designed touches ensure guests a luxury home-away-from-home experience. The search for the perfect villa or beachfront holiday rental has never been as easy or as refined. Isle Blue, the luxury villa specialist, features over 200 of Barbados’ finest villas and vacation rentals. Isle Blue’s villa experts, known as ‘gurus’, provide complimentary advice and guidance to select the best fit accommodation. Popular holiday rentals include beachfront condos and penthouses at Schooner Bay and Old Trees while family holidays tend to focus on the lavish villas of Sandy Lane, Royal Westmoreland and Sugar Hill Estates. Best of all, once a holiday home is selected, the concierge team at Isle Blue can assist with VIP transfers, in villa spa services, chef services, rental cars and a host of vacationing planning tools. Barbados offers a diverse playground. Plan your day around world class golf at Sandy Lane, feeling the sand between your toes at Mullins Beach, or exploring the natural Atlantic splendour of the eastern coast.