This little Caribbean travel blog is over three and half years old now. In that time I've received countless emails from readers that share the same passion. Many of them have questions about the island, rum and why I point in all my photos. After awhile you begin to see trends and what people really want to know. I would say the most common question I get asked is... What Caribbean island should … [Read more...]
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 blowing wind into your sails. Cigar finished, glass of Mt. Gay Extra Old empty--it was time for a reload. I bellied up to the casino bar and ran my eyes over the drink menu. The bartender must have noticed my glazed over expression, because he said to me, "Looks like you need a Ting with a sting." Yes, yes I do. You'll notice that life opens up a bit if you just say … [Read more...]
Nevis isn't a port for large cruise lines and it doesn't have a large international airport, it is an island that time has forgotten. Which in my opinion is something to hold on to and cherish. It means that Nevis is the ultimate get away for really...getting away. And if you want to get away in style then the Four Seasons Resort of Nevis is the place. Our good buddy Robert Curley from … [Read more...]
The Fifty Shades of Grey phenomenon swept across America and had women everywhere giggling and sharing the books with their friends. Well sorry ladies, this post doesn't take Mr. Grey to the Caribbean, it brings the Caribbean to you...in shades of gray. There's just something powerful about a pure black and white photo. You would think it's a crime to take the brilliant colors of the Caribbean … [Read more...]
After one sip, you'll be sleeping under the Caribbean stars. They say Nevis is the island that time forgot. What if I were to tell you that there's a place on this island that time forgot where time stands still. Such a place does exist, the Nisbet Plantation Beach Club. Nisbet Plantation is a historic hotel with 36 cottage-style rooms that give guests a taste of the old-world Caribbean … [Read more...]
The Caribbean has a rich and sometimes violent history. Once Columbus returned to Europe and word spread of the discovery of resource rich islands, it was a mad dash to colonize and lay claims to these new lands. England, Spain, the Dutch, France, they all were quick to plant their flags in the Caribbean. Some islands had more monetary or strategic value than others, battles were fought and … [Read more...]
Hi Castaways, here is a guest post from Darryl Kotyk of LovingTheBike.com. Darryl is an island nut like us and is big into cycling, he even lived on St. Kitts for awhile. Here is Darryl's story of biking the mountainous southern peninsula of St. Kitts. On the South East tip of St. Kitts, West Indies is a stretch of land known as The Peninsula. A paved road was built in 1989 to make this area … [Read more...]
Every time I think about St. Kitts I remember the great people, the beautiful natural beauty of the island and the great beach bars. My time on St. Kitts as the Marriott Beach Blogger was short, but the island and its people made a strong impression on me. Below is Part 2 of the St. Kitts video montage. You can watch Part 1 here. You'll see photos and video of our climb up Mt. Liamuiga, St. … [Read more...]
It's been three months since my time on beautiful St. Kitts as the first Marriott Beach Blogger, but I still find my mind wandering back to its sun baked beaches, towering mountains and the new friends I made there. What better way to relive those memories than to make video and give it a reggae soundtrack right! This relatively small leeward island packs a lot of punch into its 65 square mile … [Read more...]
It's my pleasure to introduce you to Charles Emanuel, the acoustic soul singer - songwriter hailing from the beautiful island of St. Kitts. I was lucky enough to meet Charles one night while he was performing at the Shiggidy Shack. Erin, Lavern and I were sitting at Shiggidy waiting on our food and watching a fire dancer finish up his routine. It had been a long day exploring St. Kitts and I … [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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