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driving distance of some of Barbados’ best dining, entertainment,

nightlife, shopping, and historic sites. Approximately 5-7 minutes

away are popular restaurants such as the Lonestar and Mullins

Beach Bar, prestigious golf courses at Royal Westmoreland, Apes

Hill, and Sandy Lane, and duty-free shopping at Limegrove Lifestyle

Centre. Lantana also sits between the hubs of bustling Holetown

and quaint Speightstown, offering guests a glimpse of Barbados’

diversity, vibrant history, and rich culture.

Each unit at Lantana is privately owned and approximately half

of the units are managed by boutique real estate agency, Island

Villas. A Caribbean company with an extensive global network,

Island Villas offers a wide range of services including property

management, villa rentals, sales, and a premium concierge. At

present, the company maintains four employees at Lantana - two

housekeepers, a night watchman and a property manager. Accord-

ing to Olivia Cossey, Island Villas’ Sales & Marketing Manager, the

company is also planning to expand its presence with a concierge

representative on site two days a week. “As the demand for Lantana

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has increased we want to ensure that all of our guests’ needs our

met and that whether you are visiting Barbados for the first time or

returning, we have someone there to discuss activities, tours, and to

help you plan your perfect vacation.”

Cossey also explains the unique appeal of Lantana and cred-

its the resort’s affordability as a primary reason for its popularity.

“Barbados is a premium travel destination and the West Coast in

particular attracts international celebrities, annually. As a result, the

island’s most expensive hotels and accommodation options tend

to be located along this Coast and are notably

higher priced than other parts of

the island. Lantana represents an

affordable option for most trav-

elers while still offering amazing

amenities and a luxury experience.

Another highlight is the apartment

concept providing guests with a full

kitchen and other conveniences not

available at the standard hotel.”