Conch, what a wonderful and delicious animal. You can steam it, have it cracked, frittered, turned into a burger, use it for gumbo or chowder and a host of other creative dishes. It reminds me of when Bubba educated Forrest on all the ways to prepare shrimp...fried shrimp, blackened shrimp, sauteed shrimp...you get the idea. One of my favorite ways to enjoy this mollusk is to have it prepared … [Read more...]
Bimini may be the island in the stream, but I'm the one awash in memories. Over 500 photos were taken, over an hour of video shot, Bimini is a small island but it seems like around every turn something or someone was camera worthy. What does one do with all that footage? You mash it together into a four minute waterfall of surf, sand and sun. You then take that mash-up and put it to the music. … [Read more...]
What is it about shipwrecks that draw us to them. Let's look at the Gallant Lady wreck that rests on the rocks of North Bimini. You look at the rusting hulk of the ship, sitting there helpless against the pounding sea, but something inside you feels uneasy. You know it's impossible but you want to save her. It's almost as if you are witnessing a stranded whale that doesn't below in the shallows, … [Read more...]
Bimini may be small, but what it lacks in size it makes up for with tons of white powder sand. Beaches, oh glorious beaches. Just about the entire western side of north and south Bimini are lined with beautiful beaches that just beg for your foot prints. What do you say we go make some. This episode of Island Lime Videos was shot on the north end of North Bimini at a spot called Sakara Beach. … [Read more...]
After one sip, you'll be hopping the Gulf Stream. There's something about Bimini. Once you've touched its shores it stays with you. It gets in your blood and you can't stop thinking about it. It's been over 2 weeks since my trip to Bimini and the memories are still scrambling my thoughts, or maybe its the rum, hard to say. With drinks like today's Boat Drink recipe being served up at the Bimini … [Read more...]
Located less than 50 miles off the coast of Miami sits a group of islands called Bimini. So close you can almost swim there. What I can't tell you is that the two facing coastlines are similar. When standing on a western facing beach on Bimini, the lights of Miami light up the sky like distant headlights. Though close, the two couldn't be more different. Bimini is authentic Bahamas. No towering … [Read more...]
Last weekend I took my first trip to Bimini in the Bahamas. It was a fantastic trip, but it was a trip that almost didn't happen. Two months prior to last weekend myself, Mike from RumConnection.com and Shawn from Coastlines & Tan Lines started planning a weekend trip to the Big Game Club on Bimini. We researched the hotel and we researched Bimini, and of course the excitement built as the … [Read more...]
Your mind is about ready to go on a little adventure. Smuggling, a daring low altitude flight across Cuba and some of Jamaica's finest home grown; a story that you have to read. This is a guest post by JC Perez, author of Heisting the Beard The Seven Ton Calamity It was a hot day in Bimini, the year was 1984. Jamaica was waiting, they had the plane, but a few things were missing, vital of … [Read more...]
Good Day Castaways, we have another excellent guest post for you today. Cuban American writer JC Perez has some amazing stories about his travel throughout the Caribbean. JC is the author of Heisting the Beard, a tale about treasure, Cuba and suspense. He sent me a copy of Heisting the Beard and I can't wait to dig into it and review it for you guys. Enjoy his post on the beautiful Bahamian … [Read more...]
What do you do when you've reached the end of the world? Have a cold drink, of course. On the Bahamian island of North Bimini sits Alice Town, home of the new and improved, self proclaimed, end of the road. The legendary End of the World Bar. When you get here, you may think you're in the wrong place, it's just a waterfront shack built of plywood with sand floors and graffiti everywhere. The … [Read more...]
Here is a story I put together for PULSE magazine out of Naples, Florida. Thought you guys might like a story about our closest Bahamian neighbor. Have a great weekend everyone! Islands in the Stream There is an old saying in real estate - it’s all about location, location, location. The Bahamian islands are a location gold mine, but one group in particular commands the corner office in this … [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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