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...]
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...]
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...]
After much consideration it has been decided that the Conched In Key West Bar Crawl will be ceasing to act as an organized charity event. Our reasoning is that given how quickly the event has grown and how much each organizer has going on with our individual companies, sadly we just don't have the time it takes to organize such an event. For those who came out for the other events we want to thank … [Read more...]
Celebrating its 18th year, The Key West Songwriters Festival is the largest festival of its kind in the world. May 1-5, Key West will be transformed into a musical paradise. Since 1997 BMI has been a charter sponsor of the festival and has helped it grow into both a tourist attraction and favorite of island locals. The festival revolves around five days and nights of more than 20 free shows, … [Read more...]
This is a guest post from Petite Anse Hotel in Grenada. Just like every Caribbean island, Grenada loves its rum. If you’re a big fan of it, then you’ll be in fine company. There are three distilleries that produce it on this captivating island that is known as the “Spice Island”. Just a bit of background so that you can get a feel for this island. Grenada is a major exporter of nutmeg. … [Read more...]
This is a guest post by Kristine Vicencio. Mainly for non-US Castaways who can travel to Cuba. Not so long ago, traveling to Cuba was a bad idea. Fortunately, things have changed over the past couple of years and the country is more open than ever before to tourism. Are you interested in visiting this island? If so, you should consider one of the many all inclusive deals that is available to … [Read more...]
This is a guest post about the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe from Alexandre Duval, a blogger for ViaRail. The Caribbean is a region of the world that is overwhelmed with sunny islands. Located southeast of the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean is undoubtedly a perfect spot to relax in a warm climate. Although the region’s most famous destinations for tourists include Cuba (non US) and the … [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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