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 they relax at … [Read more...]
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, to massive … [Read more...]
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 mix a little … [Read more...]
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 with Kenny & … [Read more...]
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 as an annual … [Read more...]
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 Caribbean island should … [Read more...]
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 offer. Best … [Read more...]
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 recipe comes to us … [Read more...]
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 running a Goin' … [Read more...]
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 everyday … [Read more...]
I love the Bahamas. The people, the beaches, the water, the conch...what's not to love! They are easy to get to and with a nice summer time promotion, visiting the islands got even easier. Receive a $300 Instant Savings off of air-inclusive vacations of 6 nights or longer (all Bahamas destinations) OR a $200 Instant Savings off of air-inclusive vacations of 3, 4, and 5 nights to the Out Islands … [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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