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Barbados has a way of drawing people back. Whether you are discovering the island for the first time or returning to a place that already feels like home, welcome to Life in Luxury 2026. Each year, this publication gives us the chance to slow down, look around, and appreciate the evolution of the island we love, and this year, that evolution feels especially vibrant.
In this issue, we showcase some of the most stunning homes currently on the market across the island, while also taking you through three of Barbados’ most exciting transformation corridors:
Bridgetown’s Waterfront Revival
Holetown to Porters: The Platinum Coast’s Next Chapter
Speightstown: The Next Great Coastal Frontier
Explore a selection of
signature homes currently
on the market.
Bridgetown's Waterfront Revival by Betty Cathrow
Bridgetown is on the cusp of renewal. Once the island’s commercial anchor, the city’s core has for years felt quieter as shopping and nightlife shifted toward the south and west coasts. But a wave of new development along the adjoining coastline is reshaping that story — Today, Barbados’ capital is poised to reawaken and is an area to watch. A series of major residential and hospitality projects—stretching from Carlisle Bay to Batts Rock Beach—are underway and attracting high interest from both locals and foreign buyers. Together, these initiatives will add more than 154 new apartments and 350 + hotel rooms, re-establishing Bridgetown as the cultural and economic centre of Barbados.
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The Platinum Coast's Chapter by Karyn Fakoory
Barbados’ Platinum Coast has always stirred the imagination — where turquoise waters meet golden sands and sleek resorts blend effortlessly with historic charm. Now, from Holetown to Porters, this coveted stretch is buzzing with renewed energy. New hotels, boutique residential enclaves, and prime redevelopment sites are quietly reshaping the coastline, signaling a fresh wave of opportunity for discerning investors.
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The Next Great Coastal Real Estate Frontier by Rosey McCartney
Once known as “Little Bristol,” the charming town of Speightstown on Barbados’s northwest coast is steeped in history. As one of the island’s earliest ports, it has long held a quiet, authentic character that sets it apart from its glitzier neighbours. Today, Speightstown is emerging as one of the most compelling stories in Barbadian real estate, a place where heritage meets evolving luxury and where community life flows alongside serious investment potential.
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