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 chasing the rooster. Barbados, an island that rolls off the tongue as smoothly as rum rolls across it. This eastern most island of the Caribbean is known for many things, but rum might be on the top of that list. Although Rihanna might be pushing hard for that tops spot. To a Castaway though, Barbados will always equal rum. When you think of rum and … [Read more...]
I was asked last week after I wrote the "How a Kansas Boy Ended up in Florida" post, how did I come up with the name of RumShopRyan. It's a good question and there's a good answer. No I don't have a liquor store and only sell rum. No I'm not a expert rum connoisseur and can tell you the everything there is to know about this tasty spirit. What I can tell you is that the name was inspired by the … [Read more...]
Here is the last of the article of the Bardados Naked series by Definitive Caribbean. Click on Part 1 and Part 2 to read the previous articles. These stories were written awhile back so some of the shopping places might not be perfectly up-to-date, but will be close. My Barbados friends usually leave comments and tell you the best places anyways! Enjoy. Things to do in Beautiful … [Read more...]
This is the second installment of Barbados Naked series. Read Part 1 here. Food and Cooking Barbados style You can eat well on the island - some of the best restaurants in the Caribbean are along the West Coast but you really should venture out from the tourist areas if you want to really 'taste' Barbados. Local food also has its own strong tradition in Barbados, and this can be … [Read more...]
by Andy Parr and DefinitiveCaribbean.com Welcome to my Barbados naked series. This series of articles provides you with details of things to see and do on the island and recommends restaurants, bars and excursions that I have either experienced myself or had guests tell me just how good they really are. I hope that you find the information useful for your trip to the island. Please enjoy … [Read more...]
With over 7,000 islands, islets, reefs and cays, the Caribbean is a very diverse region. There are many well known larger islands and numerous smaller islands that are less known. If you want to take Caribbean vacations, you should try to visit as many of the islands as you can. Although these islands are in the same general region, each island has its own distinct characteristics. One of 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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