Oh I wish I was there tonight On Jost Van Dyke Sippin' on some Foxy's Firewater Rum Those are a few lyrics from Somewhere in the Sun by Kenny Chesney. The island cowboy sure knows how to sweet talk our tropical, sand on the brain souls doesn't he. I'd have to say that Somewhere in the Sun has to be in my top 5 Chesney songs. It paints the perfect picture of living in the islands and letting … [Read more...]
Oh to be kickin' back right now in White Bay on the lazy island of Jost Van Dyke. Jost is pretty much the playground of the entire Virgin Island, US or British. Famous beach bars, translucent water and the ever present Painkiller, it really is a Caribbean paradise. In saying that, you wouldn't be able to tell any of that from today's Caribbean Photo Friday picture. I think I see one, maybe two … [Read more...]
For this week's Caribbean beach bar story we sail into Great Harbour on Jost Van Dyke. I've been hesitant about writing on the famous Jost beach bars. Why? I like to tell you guys about places that you might not know about, off the beaten path so to speak. And since JVD is pretty much ground zero for famous beach bars, I've stayed away from them. Sure, I wrote about the Soggy Dollar webcam here, … [Read more...]
Have you ever wondered why most of the population centers in the Caribbean are located on the lee, or west side of the island? Not all, but most follow this pattern. Georgetown, Grand Cayman - Oranjestad, Aruba - Kralendijk, Bonaire - St. Georges, Grenada - Bridgetown, Barbados - Castries, St. Lucia - Fort de France, Martinique - St. John's, Antigua - Basseterre, St. Kitts - Cruz Bay, St. … [Read more...]
Time to tease you with another Caribbean Webcam. Here's your peek at Pusser's Landing at Soper's Hole on Tortola in the BVI. Its location directly across from the Custom's Dock makes it an ideal stop for yachts to clear in. The waters are calm and sheltered and moorings are affordable, as is food, ice and water. It's home to Pusser's Bar and Restaurant, the perfect spot to grab a bight to eat … [Read more...]
Is it possible to put the experience or feeling of spending a day on Jost Van Dyke into a song? Impossible right? Nothing compares to swinging in a hammock with a Painkiller at the Soggy Dollar Bar or listening to Foxy strum his six string while drinking some Fire Water Rum at Foxy's. These are incomparable, unequaling experiences. What this song by Da Tree Men can do is help you relive those … [Read more...]
Wow. That is the only word that comes to mind as I look at this photo. This breathtaking photo was taken by Anya Brewley Schultheiss of ABSphoto.co and it captures the island personality perfectly...laid back, beautiful, simple. Taken at Carrot Bay on the island of Tortola in the BVI, this weathered boat sits idle waiting. Waiting for what we don't know. That's the magic of photography, it lets … [Read more...]
Hey, let's go play in the Sandbox! No, we didn't magically morph back to when we were 5 years old and thought the sandbox was the coolest thing ever. I'm talking about the sandbox for adults. Welcome to the Sandbox Beach Bar on Prickly Pear Island in the BVI. Let's go play! There are so many great beach bars in the British Virgin Islands. It seems like every time you round the point of one … [Read more...]
This week's Caribbean Webcam comes from Cooper Island in the BVI. Cooper is the kind of tropical island you see when you close your eyes and dream. It is mostly uninhabited and is held hostage by beautiful coral reefs. If you are looking to unplug and spend some time away from the world, this out-island of the BVI is a good destination. Cooper Island is 1½ miles long by ½ mile wide, and sits … [Read more...]
Painkillers at the Soggy Dollar Bar on Jost Van Dyke. Having one there is almost a right of passage for Caribbean lover's and Castaways alike. It's like eating a cheeseburger at a Margaritaville or watching a sunset in Mallory Square in Key West. It's just something you have to do. Here is a short video of a bartender at the Soggy Dollar preparing a few of these legendary island concoctions. … [Read more...]
Saba Rock Resort is one of the most unique properties in the Caribbean located in one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Oh, and they have a pretty cool webcam too. The webcam will automatically pan left and right and zoom in and out on the Saba Rock Marina and the surrounding blue waters. You'll be able to watch people boarding their sail boats and maybe even drinking a couple yummy … [Read more...]
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Who I am and 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 and listen to the coconut palms rustle in the gentle sea breeze. That’s a nice feeling isn’t it? I live a little bit of that life and want to share my tropical dreams with you. My name is Ryan and I hale from the land-locked, can’t get any further from the ocean, state of Kansas. I moved to laid back southwest Florida back in 2001 and have … Read More
