A guest post by JC Perez, author of Heisting the Beard. We’ve all heard of the Duval crawl. That famous street in Key West that immediately brings thoughts of rum soaked nights and partying at places like Sloppy Joe’s after a long day at Smather’s beach. Well, we could easily argue that the father of the crawl was Ernest Hemingway, the hard drinking, heavy partying, Noble Prize winning … [Read more...]
You've been at sea for days. You knees feel weak and you long for solid ground. You look out towards the horizon and you see it, land. You're ready to go ashore, spend your loot, find some "company" and drink rum until you smile crooked. This is what the pirates did back in the golden age of the Caribbean. If you think about it, it really isn't that far off from what the modern day cruiser … [Read more...]
Caribbean sunset photos are no stranger to this website. There's just something about them that touches the sensitive side of me. Erin would argue that that part doesn't even exist in me, but it does, it just picks certain times to reveal itself. As I was picking out the sunset photos to include in this post a fitting song started playing on No Shoes Radio, Soulshine by Gov't Mule. How perfect … [Read more...]
Jamaica, one of the Caribbean's top destinations. It has a little bit of everything, stunning waterfalls, blue Caribbean waters, fantastic rum, friendly people and of course jerk chicken. One could go on and on about this ire island in the sun, but today we're going to take an actual look at one of its north shore beaches. The days when we post Caribbean Webcams are always some of my favorite, … [Read more...]
Negril Jamaica is famous for it beaches and it's awe inspiring sunsets. Here is a time-lapsed video of the setting sun slowly sinking into the warm waters of the Caribbean. What better way to wrap up the weekend. I hope all you Castaways enjoyed your weekend with a few cold Boat Drinks and an eye towards the ocean. Cheers, RumShopRyan Please subscribe and Follow on Facebook and … [Read more...]
After one sip, you'll be dodging canon ball fire. What's not to like about Jamaica, it has beautiful world famous beaches, all-inclusive resorts, Red Stripe beer, Dunns River Falls, a rich history and is the birth place of reggae music. Check, check and check. Oh yeah, then there's also the road side jerk chicken stands...big check. Another thing Jamaica is known for is being the home of … [Read more...]
Mona Island is the third largest island of the archipelago of Puerto Rico, after the main island of Puerto Rico and Vieques. It is the largest of three islands located in the Mona Passage, a strait between the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico is known worldwide for its pristine beaches and luxury resorts. Travelers come to this Caribbean Island to take advantage of … [Read more...]
Soles Chill Out Bar (pronounced Sol-ays) is set firmly in the sand of Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. Looking towards the beach bar from the water, the first thing you'll see are towering coconut palms, bright white plush beach beds and furniture, then the quaint Soles Chill Out Beach Bar. You can find Soles on Bavaro beach right next door to NH Real Arena resort. You can enjoy the … [Read more...]
Everyone knows what happened in Cuba's Bay of Pigs 50 years ago. It set the tone for the "unfriendly" relationship between the United States and the largest of the Caribbean islands. But what about now? Today's Photo Friday photo is a picture of el Bahía de Cochinos, the Bay of Pigs. It's a beautiful photo, one that tells a different story from the one that we read in history books. It tells … [Read more...]
If you're looking for the perfect "get away from it all" experience then look no further than the Pelican Bar in Jamaica. A "I can't believe this is standing" wooden bar built on a sand bank a quarter of a mile out to sea, off of Treasure Beach. The Pelican Bar is the perfect place to lose yourself and doing nothing but, sunbath, drink beer, swim in the shallow waters, drink beer, eat fresh fried … [Read more...]
Rick's Cafe in beautiful Negril is one of the most popular places to dine and party in all of Jamaica if not the Caribbean. Not really a beach bar, but more of a cliff top playground for those looking for a little escape. Rick's story begins with the opening by its founder, Richard Hershman, in April 1974. At the time, Negril was a sleepy fishing village with little development, it lacked many … [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
