Divi Southwinds Beach and Racquet Club

The Resort and Its Setting

Divi Southwinds Beach and Racquet Club sits directly on the beach in Bridgetown, Barbados' capital, putting owners within easy reach of the city's harbour, shops and restaurants without giving up a seafront address. It operates as an independent resort with RCI affiliation, meaning weeks or points bought here can also be used to request stays at other RCI-affiliated resorts around the world, subject to availability and RCI's own rules. For a timeshare buyer, that combination of a capital-city beach location and exchange access is the main appeal.

Bridgetown and the Surrounding Area

Bridgetown is Barbados' commercial and cultural hub, and a short walk or taxi ride from the resort takes in Bridgetown Market for local produce and crafts, and Carlisle Bay, known for its shipwrecks and snorkelling trips. The Garrison Historic Area, a UNESCO World Heritage site of colonial forts and museums, is also close by. Further afield, Harrison's Cave and St. Nicholas Abbey Plantation make for a good day out into the island's interior, while the Animal Flower Cave at Barbados' northern tip is a longer drive worth setting aside a full day for. Visitors staying at Divi Southwinds get both city convenience and easy access to island touring.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Divi Southwinds Beach and Racquet Club and want to sell or rent it out, BidMyTimeshare.com works as an owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week, set your own asking price, and buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform. There's no commission on the sale — sellers pay only a one-time listing fee to post their ad.

Because Divi Southwinds operates independently, resales here typically go through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management rather than a corporate transfer desk. Before agreeing on a price with a buyer, it's worth asking management directly for the current transfer fee and the latest annual maintenance fee, since these figures aren't published and vary by contract. A buyer should also get written confirmation of exactly what transfers with the week — the usage rights, RCI affiliation status, and any outstanding dues — and what stays with the seller.

Renters, for their part, are generally looking for confirmed dates, a clear statement of what's included (whether that's a studio or larger unit, and any RCI exchange eligibility), and a straightforward way to contact the owner — all of which a direct listing on the marketplace is built to provide.

Practical Notes for Owners and Buyers

December through April is Barbados' dry season, with lower rainfall and the highest demand for accommodation island-wide, which is worth factoring into both pricing a rental and planning a visit. The island uses the East Caribbean dollar, though US dollars are widely accepted in shops and resorts. Getting around is straightforward with taxis, rental cars and local buses, but it's sensible to arrange transport to and from the resort in advance, particularly during busier weeks. Anyone exchanging through RCI should check current points values and reservation windows directly with RCI before committing to a swap.