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15 photos show why Barbados is the perfect place to work remotely

15 photos show why Barbados is the perfect place to work remotely

Rachel Hosie

This beachfront property in Barbados could be your home and office.Getty

A new incentive will allow people to live in Barbados for a year and work remotely.
The island has introduced a "12-month Barbados Welcome Stamp," which is a new visa for remote workers that costs $2,000 for an individual or $3,000 for a "family bundle."
Whether you're working under a palm tree or heading off on a lunch break snorkel with turtles, Barbados could be the perfect place to work remotely.

You're never far from the sea in Barbados

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You could live in an Airbnb with a pool and take a morning dip before starting work for the day.

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Or perhaps you'd prefer a beachfront home where you could wake up to the sound of crashing waves.

This beachfront property in Barbados could be your home and office. Getty

You could make a stroll along the beach or a swim in the sea part of your morning routine, setting yourself up for a great day of work.

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Speaking of work, why not take your laptop to a shady spot under a palm tree or umbrella on the beach?

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The ocean view is bound to fuel your creativity and productivity.

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At lunchtime, you could enjoy some delicious fresh food to fuel your brain.

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And if you're lucky you might catch some of the local wildlife, like baby turtles.

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Lunch break snorkel? Don't mind if we do. (Sure beats that at-home HIIT class.)

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After a long day's work, why not decompress with a walk along the harbor?

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You can head into Bridgetown to pick up your groceries ...

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... and soak up the culture as you do.

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End your day with a relaxing dinner overlooking the sea.

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A drink or two and a plateful of fresh food always tastes better by the sea.

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Have a moment of mindfulness watching the sunset, and then do it all again tomorrow.

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Barbados is officially letting people move there to work remotely for a year, and all you need to do is fill out an application

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