Technology dictates the way in which we do business! After investing in a web-based property management software, we have been discovering its added benefits. One of these benefits is the app and its work order function.
As property managers, we are often on the go. We need to keep abreast of what is going on at our properties and have adequate follow-through. We need to have some organization and with this app, these things are possible.
Let us tell you more about the app.
This app helps us by being able to determine our arrivals, departures and in-house guests with a click on our phone. It also helps us to keep track of maintenance at our properties, we can upload photos and add notes. We can also complete our many, many, many checklists. At the end of it all, we can generate a report for our owners based on all that we have done. Essentially it helps us in maintaining our Blue Standards.
What are our Blue Standards? We have a blog for that! Now we also have an app for that. In the app, we have our Health and Safety Checklist, our Fire and Safety Checklist, Hurricane Preparedness Checklist, Audit Checklist, Arrival Checklist, Departure Checklist, and the list goes on. Cannot recall when the air conditioning units were last serviced, you do not have to worry if you have it stored in the app. For those tasks that we need to perform on a reoccurring basis, the app can also record these and remind us when they are due.
Now, We are not saying that the introduction of the app was easy. We had to find time in our already busy schedules to use the app. Only by using the app, can we reap the rewards that it offers!
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Experience Real Moments
It’s time for you to unwrap a vacation of a lifetime. This Christmas, relive the camaraderie of simply celebrating together. Capture the moments you missed with loved ones over a family meal, the tinkle of Christmas music, and the warmth of a long-overdue embrace. Enjoy these experiences on the gorgeous island of Barbados. With white sandy beaches welcoming you and your loved ones, experience these real moments with Blue Sky Luxury.
Need some inspiration? Here are just a few of our featured villas for the best vacation experience!
Kiko
9 Bed | 9.5 Bath | Ultimate Luxury
- Designed with family in mind, enjoy stunning oceanfront bedrooms overlooking a gorgeous, oversized swimming pool
- Luxuriously furnished with unique statement pieces, Italian marble floors, and palatial coral stone pillars
- Onsite amenities include a games room, fully equipped gym, cinema, spa, and sauna.
Onyx
5 Bed | 5.5 Bath | Swimming Pool
- Enjoy a sun-soaked beach holiday with direct beach access to a gorgeous white sand beach.
- Onsite amenities include a large media room, wet bar, and stunning swimming pool.
- Spacious bedrooms with amazing views are perfect for relaxation.
10 Bed | 10 Bath | 2 Powder Rooms | Swimming Pool
- Onsite amenities include a high-tech fitness centre, heated pool, 18’ speedboat, paddleboards, and state-of-the-art cinema.
- A serene garden space filled with verdant tropical foliage.
- Enjoy gourmet dining, five-star concierge planning, and personalized yet unobtrusive pampering!
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Fully Vaccinated? Here’s some exciting news for discerning travelers!
Effective Sunday 24 October 2021, the requirement for testing and quarantine on arrival for fully vaccinated travelers to Barbados will be removed provided you present proof of a valid negative COVID-19 standard PCR test taken within 3 days prior to arrival! Fully vaccinated guests (and minors under 18 accompanied by them) will now be able to enjoy Barbados freely from the day they arrive! Barbados is open for business and we look forward to welcoming your guests soon.
If you have not yet already done so and you have an upcoming stay with Blue Sky Luxury, please confirm to our team the vaccination status of all adults in your party so that we can ensure arrangements are made accordingly. Quarantine for unvaccinated travelers remains in place at this time, with a requirement to quarantine for 5 days on arrival, with quarantine lifted following receipt of a negative COVID-19 PCR result taken after the quarantine period is completed.
Please refer to the Barbados Travel Protocols website for full details.
Check out our exciting specials to book your last-chance summer vacay or even spend your Christmas holidays with us! We’d love to see you soon!
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Aerial View of Bachelor Hall
A true paradise oasis in the Caribbean, Blue Sky Luxury is proud to offer the newest luxury villa, Bachelor Hall! Offering a luxury vacation experience perfect for family getaways and holiday stays, this Barbados vacation estate should be on the list for every traveler’s Caribbean vacation bucket list!
This regal beachfront vacation estate set luxuriously over 3.4 acres on the Platinum West Coast of Barbados is just waiting for its first exclusive guests. The iconic 7-bedroom villa features a stunning master bedroom fit for royalty and two newly renovated suites with ensuite bathrooms. Surrounded by lush greenery and right on the beachfront, take tranquil strolls through the vast landscape or along the calming beach shore.
Master Bedroom at Bachelor Hall
Great Room with amazing sea views
Enjoy the villa’s stunning amenities that include a gorgeous swimming pool situated next to the outdoor courtyard. The villa offers an ocean view breakfast terrace for sunlit mornings and a dining terrace for sunset dining. Indulge in true relaxation at the private spa or exercise at the fully equipped gym. Savor uninterrupted views of the Caribbean Sea while the chef whips up delicious dishes at the Teppanyaki bar.
Full Length Swimming Pool
Service is a key feature at Bachelor Hall. Picture yourself not lifting a finger except to signal for another cocktail. The staff complement includes two butlers, three housekeepers, a chef, sous chef and a laundress. When you feel the need to try gastronomic experiences outside of your private villa, beachfront restaurants are minutes away as well as your choice of white sand beaches. With Holetown nearby, experience luxury shopping and fine dining restaurants, or let our Concierge Can team arrange all of your on-island activities.
Welcome to ultimate luxury at Bachelor Hall, Barbados
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Travel is back in the foreground! Our Property Management team is ready to welcome visitors to our villas. The team is proactive and as experts in the property management arena, we know that more holiday rentals, mean more cooking, and hence, Grease Trap Maintenance needs to be scheduled. So, let’s talk about it!
Importance of a Grease Trap
Grease traps are a requirement for any holiday rental accommodation. A blocked grease trap could fast become an expensive plumbing undertaking; therefore, scheduled grease trap cleaning could save our client’s money. The residual grease from cooking will harden in the pipes, leading to a steady grease buildup, and eventually blocked pipes. You also run the risk of having the sewage system blocked especially when your kitchen is without a grease trap, or more importantly having one that is not maintained often.
How the Grease Trap Works
Importance of Scheduled Cleaning
The installation of a grease trap is only the first step. A preventative maintenance schedule is then set up to ensure routine cleaning is conducted. Depending on the occupancy levels and the frequency of kitchen sink use, emptying and cleaning the grease trap forms part of our regular scheduled property maintenance in order to avoid blockages.
Tips from the PM Team
Scheduled cleaning of grease traps will keep them functioning efficiently. This saves our clients money in the long run by avoiding costly plumbing repairs.
Tip #1: Ensure correct installation
Some grease traps are ready-made out of a fiberglass design while some are actually built on the location of a concrete design. Some companies and contractors are not consistent in their workmanship with the construction of grease traps, and often time design flaws create a lot of issues, which result in having to clean the grease traps too frequently. The cleaning and other services required to clean blocked grease traps could end up creating substantial expenses.
Tip #2: Reduce solid food
Staff and guests alike are reminded to reduce solid material from going into the drain that will end up in the grease trap. While the grease trap is intended to hold the oils, fats and grease, the use of a strainer is your best bet to eliminate the excess solids entering the trap. Remove these solid food items from the dishes before being placing them in the sink. By keeping food out of the grease trap, will maximize the time between cleaning.
Tip #3: The grease trap is not for grease storage
We advise staff not to pour grease directly into the drain but instead store it in the appropriate containers. This helps to avoid the grease trap from reaching its maximum capacity too quickly. This will reduce the likelihood of having to deal with clogged drains.
Tip #4: Schedule Preventative Maintenance
Routine cleaning is essential and it is important to keep a maintenance schedule. Homeowners can get grease traps cleaned on a more infrequent basis by using less grease. It is still important to maintain minimum standards for cleaning times. Even if there’s not much oil, fat, or grease inside the tank, it will still turn rancid and emit a pungent odor. The property managers actually keep a log through a mobile work order app, which comes in handy for reporting to owners and tracking any technical issues.
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Photo Compliments: Seaduced Luxury Charters
Your next vacation is calling! From incredible powder-white sand beaches to private snorkeling or day/night cruises aboard the luxury yacht Seaduced. Whether it’s the swanky shops, rich Bajan culture, or toes curling local and international culinary delights! This Summer explore everything Barbados has to offer. Here’s a sneak peek at our stunning beachfront villas, stop by Sea Shed for sundowners after a private cruise.
3 Bed | 2 Bath | Beachfront
- Literally on the water’s edge at Mullins Beach, St. Peter on the West Coast of Barbados.
- Comfortably furnished and have plenty of storage space for your holiday wardrobe!
- The perfect holiday rental villa for families or groups of friends.
3 Bed | 2 Bath | Plunge Pool
- This luxury vacation villa can be rented separately, combined with The South Cottage.
- A guest favourite and is just moments away from the beach!
- Contemporary lounge areas and an area for dining surround the pool, transporting you to your very own tropical oasis.
5 Bed | 5½ Bath | Swimming Pool
- A sleek white bathtub is carefully positioned in the perfect spot to watch a Barbados sunset while enjoying a leisurely soak.
- A modern entertainment pavilion with a TV, wine chiller and plenty of seating!
- Onyx is a short drive away from popular restaurants like Sea Shed and The Fish Pot.
3 Bed | 3½ Bath | Resort Pool
- An ideal choice for any holiday, be it a family vacation or a quiet romantic getaway.
- Prime beachfront location, close to all kinds of amenities giving you the best of both worlds!
- Just steps away from the pool!
5 Bed | 5½ Bath | Plunge Pool
- Sunbathe in the beachfront garden, or around the plunge pool!
- There’s plenty of comfortable seating, as well as an alfresco dining area.
- The villa is a 10-minute drive to either Holetown and Speightstown, for shopping and restaurants.
Feeling inspired to book a Barbados vacation villa? Browse our summer offer rates starting from US $95. Book 1 week or more and save as much as 25% OFF on your holiday rental.
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Whether you decide to take a trip to the beach or enjoy a picnic with the country views, we think one of the best ways to enjoy your time is on a staycation. Taking a mini-vacay and immersing yourself in a new relaxing environment, is ideal to take some time for yourself and appreciate all the good things around! We share some of our staycation properties that are ideal for your getaway and also close to some great amenities, restaurants, and beach bars.
Just a reminder that our promotion runs until September 30, 2021. Flip through our interactive Staycation brochure to see our list of properties. Staycation rates start from BDS$225 with taxes included.
Staycation Properties for September
1 Bed | 1½ Bath | Resort Pool
- Retreat to your own private holiday home hideaway on the serene Platinum coast of Barbados.
- Dine al fresco with the fireflies and chirps of the crickets for the romantic background music!
- The entire top floor is the master suite with a gorgeous plush king-sized four poster bed giving it a tropical plantation fee
1 – 4 Bed | 1 – 4 Bath | Plunge Pool
- Reeds Bay is lovely and quiet with excellent snorkeling and sea turtle watching.
- Excellent choice for a family or friends’ vacation, or even a couple looking for a romantic getaway.
- Equidistant from the bustling coastal hubs of Holetown and Speightstown.
2 – 3 Bed | 2 – 3 Bath | Resort Pool
- Spend your days relaxing on your private terrace, lounging poolside, enjoying water sports, or basking in the sunshine.
- Perfect for families looking for a laid-back relaxed holiday but with lots of access to activities while on island.
- Lawrence Gap is only 2 minutes walk and is well known for its restaurants and nightclubs.
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March 1, 2021, Barbados was advertised as “The Most Vaccinated country in the Caribbean” by Travel Pulse Canada. As of today, August 6, 2021, approximately 174,176 persons have received vaccinations and 74, 8777 are fully vaccinated. At Blue Sky Luxury 80% of our staff are fully vaccinated.
Our villa staff wear fully vaccinated pins and continue to use PPE, utilize training and best practices to keep themselves and others safe. We included a dashboard from the WHO on Vaccination Statistics in Barbados. The dashboard is owned by the World Health Organisation.
Would you like to travel to Barbados in 2021/22 and would prefer a clear roadmap for travel to Barbados? Send us your email to receive a “Step by Step” guide on Travel to Barbados.
Need information on Barbados Travel updates? Check out our blog for the most recent travel news.
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Barbados continues to lead safe initiatives for persons to visit Barbados while mitigating risks. With the introduction of the Caribbean Travel Bubble, Caribbean travellers who present a valid pre-flight negative PCR test will no longer have to quarantine or have further testing done upon arrival in Barbados as of July 17, 2021. This is an excellent opportunity for the Caribbean people to visit their loved ones with less hassle while remaining safe.
The current list of countries that are on the Caribbean Travel Bubble are:
- Anguilla
- Antigua & Barbuda
- Bermuda
- Bonaire
- Cayman Islands
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Montserrat
- St Eustatius and Saba
- St Maarten
- Turks and Caicos
Monitoring and Control Caribbean Travel Bubble
Like Barbados, the countries included on the list have experienced low positive cases. Barbados’ Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kenneth George is an active stakeholder in the initiative. He has stated that they are measures in place to remove any country that no longer meets the criteria set by the Ministry of Health and Wellness.
Would you like to travel to Barbados in 2021/22 and would prefer a clear roadmap for travel to Barbados? Send us your email to receive a “Step by Step” guide on Travel to Barbados.
Need information on Barbados Travel updates? Check out our blog for the most recent travel news.
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Once we reopened for business and visitors began to return, the safety of our guests and team members became the highest priority and the standard expectation of hygiene was elevated.
Guided by the BTMI, The Property Management team developed a comprehensive set of hygiene, cleaning and sanitization measures, to reduce transmission of COVID-19, crucial to ensure the tourism sector was positioned to safely re-open.
You might ask what is the difference between cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting, since they are commonly referred to interchangeably. Here is what you need to know.
- Cleaning removes germs and dirt from surfaces but does not necessarily kill them
- Sanitizing reduces germs on surfaces by removing or killing them
- Disinfecting kills germs on surfaces or objects
In the particularly high-touch sector with numerous opportunities for cross-contamination, more focus was directed towards housekeeping and we built on our already rigorous practices, where hospital-grade cleaning products and upgraded protocols are in use.
A Disinfecting Checklist was designed to ensure compliance. The housekeeper is required to check that each area is cleaned and sanitized and sign as having checked. SOPs were prepared for cleaning each room in the villa, with emphasis on the chemicals that could be safely used, along with the requirements, storage and standards for use.
Staff must change from their street clothes and put on a new uniform, shoes and PPE provided – gloves, mask, face shield, apron, gather all equipment and cleaning solutions and start by turning off the ACs and ventilating the rooms.
Rooms are cleaned and disinfected using the top to bottom method – upper surfaces and fixtures are wiped down using the cleaning agent specific to the materials and finishes. All high-touch surfaces and areas i.e., light switches, remotes, doorknobs, phones, flush buttons, are disinfected.
Linens and towels are carefully removed away from the body and washed and dried at the highest setting, or line-dried in the sun. Garbage cans are also cleaned and disinfected and relined for use and A/C filters are cleaned between bookings. Rugs are vacuumed, floors swept and mopped with the appropriate disinfectant, and the relevant colour-coded mops and buckets depending on the area.
Not all household disinfectants will kill the virus, so be sure to read the label to ensure that they are approved by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) or contain at least 70% alcohol but be careful not to cause damage to certain finishes.
Finally, all cleaning equipment, mop buckets, mops, reusable cloths are cleaned and sanitized and all disposable carefully removed and discarded.
Staff must wash their hands before changing into their street clothes, taking their bagged uniforms with them to be laundered and the property ventilated before locking up.
These procedures are two-fold: to assure guests that our villas are as safe as they possibly can be and to keep our staff protected, thereby reducing community contact.
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