Surrounded by water, islands are an oasis for the body and the mind. The best ones are difficult to get to, no jet liner or cruise ship will take you there, no bridge will let you drive your minivan loaded with kids there. The only way to get there is by boat, simple, slow, romantic. During my four day trip to Elbow Cay in the Abacos, I talked to many people about getting around the many … [Read more...]
After one sip, you'll be cleaning the pink sand from your hair. Do you remember that special cocktail you had while on your last vacation? You were sitting on the beach, feet covered in sand, condensation dripping from the glass, each sip tasting better than the last. The situation is pure bliss. You tell your mind to remember every aspect of that moment so you can hold on to it … [Read more...]
It's been over a week since I saw the Abaco Islands fade from the window of the small plane that returned me to reality. Each day since I catch myself thinking back on my time in Hope Town. The people, the beaches, the food, the blue water, the pastel homes, the beaches, the conch, the beautiful Elbow Reef Lighthouse, the rum drinks, the beaches--did I mention the beaches? Hope Town and Elbow … [Read more...]
Yesterday I returned from four glorious days in a part of the Bahamas I had not yet been, Hope Town in the Abaco Islands. This destination has been near the top of my "Must Visit Soon" list for a long long time. There's nothing quite like the Out Islands of the Bahamas. I don't know if it's the charm of the people, the electric glow of the water or the relaxed state of mind that washes over you … [Read more...]
Pen A Love Letter For the Chance to Win an Island Getaway HOPE TOWN, THE BAHAMAS - Planning the perfect Valentine’s Day can be a lot of pressure, so Hope Town Lodge is making it easy to whisk your love right off his/her feet and onto our white sand beach. Roses are red, violets are blue, I wouldn’t go to Hope Town without you! There’s nothing quite as heartwarming as an old-fashioned … [Read more...]
After one sip, you'll be swimming to shore. There's a place that has been high on my must go list for quite sometime. It sits on the same latitude line as my home and is just a short 300 mile hop to the East. I'm talking about the "get away from it all" Abaco Islands of the Bahamas. I'm addicted to the Bahamas. Their proximity to Florida, the people, the food, the beaches and of course the … [Read more...]
After one sip, you'll be building sand castles on the beach with Wilson. Show of hands, how many of you want to be in the Bahamas right now? Ok, hands down, I can't see you remember. I'll take a salty guess and say about 99% of you had your hands raised skywards. That other 1% must either be somewhere in the islands already or have scurvy. The Abacos Islands in the Bahamas are a … [Read more...]
How do you make a Caribbean beach bar perfect? You give it personality, you give it character. You give it a touch of weirdness with a dash of love, then let the beautiful beach setting take care of the rest. This week's featured beach bar has the right ingredients for perfect. Last week as I was logging into No Shoes Radio,the background photo jumped out at me. It was a picture of a disheveled … [Read more...]
World Famous, Nippers is a beach bar located on Great Guana Cay's 4 mile long unspoiled, powder soft beach in the beautiful Bahamas. Just a fin kick away is one of the worlds largest barrier reefs for you to feast your eyes on. Want to gaze at something sexy? Home of some of the wildest parties and some kickin' music, Nippers will no doubt make even the tamest of people shake what the good lord … [Read more...]
Abaco Islands calling your name? Are you curious to know if it really is, Better in the Bahamas? By gazing through the lens of this week's island webcam you can decide for yourself. The webcam is from Grabbers Bed, Bar and Grill on the island of Great Guana Cay in the Abaco Islands. Uncrowded and unspoiled, with what many agree to be the best beach in the Bahamas, Great Guana Cay is the … [Read more...]
This weeks Boat Drinks recipe comes from the beautiful Serenity Point Resort located in the Abaco Islands of the Bahamas. Island cocktails and the Bahamas go together like sea and salt, like sand and shells, like bikinis and babes... think I'll stop while I'm ahead. The warmth of the Bahamian sun inspired this recipe from Gustaf Hernqvist, Senior Sales and Marketing Director at Serenity … [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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