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...]
Have you paddled in and out of Cinnamon Bay? No? Me neither, but the paddle boarding craze is spreading throughout the Caribbean and this video proves it. He goes by the name of IrixGuy, he travels and takes stunning video with the versatile GoPro camera. Mr. IrixGuy was recently in the USVI and while paddle boarding on St. John he shot this video at Cinnamon Bay. The video showcases the … [Read more...]
Any time you put music to video and photos it changes the whole dynamic. An extra emotional element is added and strengthens the entire project. It becomes greater than the sum of all its parts. That's what I'm trying to accomplish with this music video of the 2nd Annual Castaway Winter Beach Bash. Using the songs "Island State of Mind" from The Pirate Sessions and "Sunny Day" by Joy … [Read more...]
Here we go! As promised here are another set of photos taken during the Castaway Winter Beach Bash at Bolongo Bay Resort on St. Thomas. I want to go back! Badly. This set of photos takes us to St. John where we spent a day touring the island in Jeep Wranglers. We went off the beaten path (almost way off) to find the true charm of St. John. We visited Cafe Concordia, The Tourist Trap, Skinny … [Read more...]
St. John of the USVI is a relatively small island, but I'd bet you a Corona that it has the highest concentration of island webcams in all the Caribbean. I for one think this is a good thing. There's no better cure for the island blues than to log on to one of these webcams and watch the island life slowly pass by. It's the next best thing to actually being there. It's time to add another St. … [Read more...]
January is a busy month in the USVI. The Castaway Winter Beach Bash is happening 10th-13th on St. Thomas, then a couple weeks later the Love City Live music festival heats up the coastline of St. John. Grab your comfortable flip flops because Love City Live is four days of sun, rum, boats and of course sizzling music. The organizers say that Love City Live is, “An extended weekend of … [Read more...]
I caution you, reading further and watching the accompanying video will make you want to quit your job. Viewer discretion is advised. The third episode of the EX-PATS show takes us back to the island of St. John. Host Savannah Jane Buffett introduces us to Jamison Witbeck--Vermont native, boat builder, boat captain and family man. It really seems like he is living the castaway life on one of … [Read more...]
While trying to catch up on my Caribbean news, a headline from News of St. John caught my eye. The most well known bar and restaurant, The Beach Bar, seems to be for sale. Feel like owning a famous beach bar on the beautiful island of St. John? Yeah, me too! The Beach Bar is located right on the water at Wharfside Village in Cruz Bay. It is one of the islands busiest most popular places, which … [Read more...]
Caribbean webcams rock. Looking in on coastlines that you love so much is the next best thing to actually being there. Kind of like checking in with a distant family member just make sure they're doing good. I'm not sure who or where installed the first island webcam but we thank you. More and more island cams are coming online giving us viewers real-time looks into what is going on on the island … [Read more...]
Becoming an expat is about change, a change in lifestyle, a change in thinking. It's about following a dream of living in a strange new place and becoming part of it. It's a romantic notion, quit your job, sell your stuff and start a new life some place that makes you smile everyday when you rise. For a Castaways those places are usually surrounded by blue water and fringed with swaying palms. … [Read more...]
You're driving your rented Jeep out of Cruz Bay and jumping on North Shore Rd. This is not an easy drive. It's nearly impossible to concentrate. You're trying your best to stay on the left side of the road, but you also are being assaulted by scenic overlooks that take your breath away. Then you have goats and tourist to look out for. Like I said, it's not an easy drive. If you manage to stay … [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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