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Before I announce the winners of the Goin' Coastal with Kenny & Costa Photo Contest I'd like to thank everyone who took the time to submit a photo and everyone who kept voting for their favorites. We had 89 amazing photos submitted of people living the island lifestyle and I loved them all! Fun contests like this wouldn't be possible without great people like all of you and for … [Read More...]

May 20, 2013 By RumShopRyan Leave a Comment
When we see our favorite musicians play the songs we love, what we are seeing is the end result of a long creative process. Many hours were spent coming up with the lyrics and the melody, then many more practicing each song. The creative process, and the stories behind the songs are what most of us don't get to see. So when we do get to see a video like the one below , one that … [Read More...]

May 17, 2013 By RumShopRyan 2 Comments
It's time for another Castaways in the Wild post! My favorite! It's been a couple months since the last Castaways in the Wild post and in that time I've received some stunning photos from you guys. This addition highlights Castaways in Grand Cayman, the Exumas, Key West, Hawaii, Turks and Caicos, Cozumel, Grenada and more. The photo above is from Castaways Brian and Paige as … [Read More...]

May 16, 2013 By RumShopRyan Leave a Comment
This is a guest post from Angie Picardo, a writer at TravelNerd.com. If you are planning on going to the Caribbean, scuba diving and snorkeling is a must. Diving the underwater world of the Caribbean is a phenomenal way to experience the islands. Let's look at some of the more magnificent reefs and islands suited to explore the underwater world. From huge holes in the ocean floor, … [Read More...]

May 15, 2013 By RumShopRyan 3 Comments
After one sip, you'll be cracking nuts high in a Coconut Tree. This is the month that Kenny Chesney's new Blue Chair Bay Rum is hitting stores. I've seen many excited comments from people that have finally got their hands on the new rum and many comments from those still eagerly waiting. Today I'm going to show you what you can do with the rum. Yes, drink it of course! But let's … [Read More...]

May 14, 2013 By RumShopRyan Leave a Comment
It's time to vote! For the last week people have been submitting their best photos that represent the Kenny Chesney and Costa lifestyles. From what I've seen the competition is intense! The photos are amazing, you guys definitely know how to live "The Life." Voting for your favorite photos starts today! Voting Details – How You Win The voting portion of the Goin’ Coastal … [Read More...]

May 13, 2013 By RumShopRyan 6 Comments
Going to a concert to see your favorite musician perform is an experience that you will likely remember for a long long time. If you are attending a Jimmy Buffett show you are likely joined by 35,000 other Parrotheads, all wearing their signs, fins and coconut bras. Get's me excited just thinking about it. Traveling to see a Buffett show is something that many of you reading this do … [Read More...]

May 10, 2013 By RumShopRyan 2 Comments
This little Caribbean travel blog is over three and half years old now. In that time I've received countless emails from readers that share the same passion. Many of them have questions about the island, rum and why I point in all my photos. After awhile you begin to see trends and what people really want to know. I would say the most common question I get asked is... What … [Read More...]

May 9, 2013 By RumShopRyan 4 Comments
Let's pretend you have unlimited funds, unlimited vacation time and you want the make the Caribbean your oyster. Your goal is to do the best and see the best the islands have to offer. Well the people of ISLANDS Magazine have put together a Reader's Choice list giving you the "Best of " Caribbean. Over 17,000 seasoned Caribbean travelers weighed in on the best the islands have to … [Read More...]

May 8, 2013 By RumShopRyan Leave a Comment
After one sip, you'll be waking up in a hammock wondering how you got there. Go to Aruba and ask people where to find a great beach bar, I'm willing to bet that more than half will say Bugaloe Beach Bar is the place to be. Bugaloe has live music 4 nights a week, serves a good food, cold drinks and is located on the sand of Aruba's famous Palm Beach. This week's Boat Drink … [Read More...]

May 7, 2013 By RumShopRyan Leave a Comment
Here it is, your chance to win a free pair of limited edition Kenny Chesney Costa sunglasses! I have teamed up with the good people of Costa Del Mar sunglasses to give away two pairs of Kenny Costas. The two pairs we are giving away are pictured above and come with a complete prize package that includes a custom visor, glasses case and much more. To give these away we are … [Read More...]

May 6, 2013 By RumShopRyan Leave a Comment
Sandals and flip flops, they are the symbolic announcement that summer time has arrived. You slip into a pair and you can't help but feel more relaxed. Sandals are just like any other type of footwear, you have nice ones, dirty ones, ones you wear to the beach and ones you go walking in. Today I want to tell you about a new pair of sandals I got that fill another gap, they casual … [Read More...]

Why I Write Close your eyes and remove yourself from the everyday. Picture your toes sinking into the sand as the waves kiss your ankles. It's a serene feeling that everyone should experience. I live a little bit of that life, living on the coast of southwest Florida and escaping to Caribbean to find adventure and inspiration whenever possible. If you have a love of the Caribbean and the island lifestyle then you have come to the right place. It's my passion to share the beauty of the island with … Read More

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