The Island for Everyone
As lockdown continues and more companies are taking the decision to work remotely, why work from home when you can work remotely in Barbados? Side-step a glum, Cheshire winter and spend your leisure time embracing the Bajan way of life with year-round sunshine, amazing cuisine and so much more in the Caribbean
Barbados is luxury at its very essence, an island that offers diversity in a warm and welcoming environment, that is guaranteed to exceed the expectations of the most discerning traveller. This year, business owners and office workers have discovered they can fulfil their role working from home and Barbados are offering a 12-month welcome stamp visa so UK workers can add a bit of spice to their work life.
What is the Barbados Welcome Stamp?
Barbados is now accepting applications for its recently launched 12-month Barbados Welcome Stamp visa. Those interested in living like a βBajanβ for a year can visit
www.Barbadoswelcomestamp.bb to apply for the opportunity to live and work remotely in paradise. Chairman of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) Sunil Chatrani comments that due to many companies moving the majority of their workforce to working from home, Barbados is the perfect place to come and do this. βBarbados boasts the fastest fibre internet and mobile services in the Caribbean and with a range of different flexible office space locations the working environment in Barbados definitely enables you to get things done!β.
Barbados has been commended for how it has handled the virus thus far and has effective contact tracing protocols in place. Even as it has re-opened its borders, Barbados has established effective travel protocols with safety at the forefront of the measures in place.
Why work in Barbados?
Barbados is a dream destination! Set amongst lush, tropical surroundings, powder-sand beaches, and lapped by the cobalt waters of the Caribbean Sea, this Caribbean island is unique. With the Bajan way of life offering a combination of ease and passion, thereβs always something to entice you! With its white sandy beaches and gorgeous Caribbean climate, Barbados is truly an island of luxury.
A visit to Barbados is an escape to a tropical paradise. The island offers todayβs traveller the opportunity to fully immerse themselves into the culture, heritage, adventure, culinary and romantic exploits that the island has to offer. From sophisticated dining in the islandβs gastronomic gems to Bridgetownβs beautiful boutiques and sensational spa centres, thereβs luxury to be found in every corner.
What is there to do?
From foodie experiences and tours to action-packed beach activities like jet skiing, scuba diving and surfing, Barbados has a host of activities to keep you occupied during your year-long stay. Bajanβs love to party at any time of the day and organise events throughout the year, from dancing in a whirlwind of colours at Crop Over, to feasting at the Friday night fish fry. There are plenty of smaller festivals too, created by the islandβs many communities to celebrate local and regional talent. With over one hundred restaurants on the island serving up award winning cuisine it is no surprise that Barbados is regarded as the culinary capital of the Caribbean. Regardless of how you decide to tantalise your taste buds on the island, be sure to complement the meal with a refreshing cocktail prepared by one of their talented mixologists, infused with the indigenous spirit of the island, rum!
Birthplace of Rum
Barbados is considered the birthplace of rum, and Mount Gay distillery - founded in 1703 β is believed to produce the oldest rum found anywhere in the world. Todayβs connoisseurs always appreciate a gift bottle of Mount Gay Rum Extra Old. Rum is the essence of this Caribbean nationβs culture and is celebrated by every sector of society, from farm workers to property tycoons. Barbados rum is the best rum in the world and itβs the spirit of the island culture and history.
How do I get there?
After a hiatus of more than 15 years, Barbados will once again be serviced by British Airways from London Heathrow with a year-round service commencing this month. Barbados will now have enhanced domestic connectivity from all regions of the U.K., including cities such as Edinburgh, Glasgow and Newcastle, as well as the key Northwest England gateway of Manchester, Chester and Cheadle regions. The flightβs afternoon departure from the U.K. will also offer seamless connections to British Airwaysβ extensive European network, tapping into the major cities of Amsterdam, Paris, Frankfurt, Berlin, Madrid, Stockholm and Vienna.
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