What do you know about the Junkanoo festival in the Bahamas? You probably know it's a huge street party with people wearing huge colorful costumes. But do you know the history behind those costumes? Why the celebration takes place? If these are questions marks for you have, you're about ready to find out the history behind Junkanoo from a local. The wonderful people at the Chat N' Chill beach … [Read more...]
The official name is Pelican Beach, but most people know it as Tropic of Cancer Beach. This long crescent of white sand is located on Little Exuma in the Bahamas and as you can tell by the above photo that its claim to fame is that the Tropic of Cancer latitude line runs along this beach. Their are a few man-made geographic lines that are worth taking a picture at--the Equator arguably being the … [Read more...]
Santana's Beach Bar doesn't look like much from the outside. How does the saying go...don't judge a book by its cover? Turn to page one and this little Bahamian beach bar will have you singing its praises long after you've left. Located on Little Exuma in Williams Town, Santana's serves up some of the best food in the Exumas if not all the Bahamas. Turn the page again and follow the Queens … [Read more...]
Fishing and I don't agree. I use to do it when I was a kid in Kansas and have tried a couple times here in southwest Florida. I didn't like it then and I don't like it now. I find it boring and pointless. I rather sit in the boat with a cold drink and concentrate on relaxing. But in the Bahamas it's a little different and I enjoyed every minute of it. The fishing we did wasn't with a pole and … [Read more...]
Chat ‘N’ Chill, a beachside bar and grill that was started by its colorful owner Kenneth “KB” Bowe, to meet the needs of cruising yachtsmen. It also meets the needs of this salty castaway. My idea of heaven is pulling up to a white sand beach on a boat, lazily walk shoeless into a rustic beach shack that serves up rum drinks and some simple food. Then take my boat drink to a secluded … [Read more...]
"Only worry in the world is the tide is gonna reach my chair." Sounds like the perfect problem to have doesn't it? These lyrics can be found in the tropically inspired tune "Knee Deep (feat. Jimmy Buffett)", on the new Zac Brown Band album, You Get What You Give. The song is the quintessential beach song. So I was thinking, why not put together some photos of a beach paradise like the Bahamas … [Read more...]
Staniel Cay Yacht Club could be painted with adjectives. Peaceful, exclusive, secluded, tranquil, romantic, heaven...these are the words I would choose to use. Located half way up the Exuma island chain in the Bahamas, Staniel Cay Yacht Club is surrounded by blazing blue water and a host of interesting things to see. It is a boating paradise and one of the more upscale yet casual beach bars I've … [Read more...]
What do you think of when you hear the word Exuma Islands? Do you know where the Exumas are? You will soon know a lot more about this Bahamian paradise because I'm going to take you there! Next week I will be traveling to Nassau for a couple days and then down to the secluded Exuma Islands and I will do my best to give you the same experience I'm having. I'll be posting live photos on twitter … [Read more...]
When it comes to beautiful, breath-taking beaches, the Exumas offer some of the most beautiful shores on earth. Exuma beaches boast miles upon miles of pristine, white, sandy shores and the gentle waters lap at your feet in a veritable kaleidoscope of electric blues and sparkling jades. Because of Exuma's sub-tropical climate, the temperature of the water is always ideal for a dip, a sail, or … [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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