With Caribbean waters radiating vivid blues, not man, nor women, nor palm tree can resist the allure of a plunge. The sand and sea of Seven Mile Beach on the island of Grand Cayman has that effect on most. Tugging and grabbing at you, seducing you with its stunning looks and soothing touch. Who are we to resist. Not me. True, this palm might have started life on a crooked path, perhaps blown … [Read more...]
5 Reasons To Go Cycling In Bonaire
by RUMSHOPRYAN on November 22, 2011
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. Enjoy his story of biking on the island of Bonaire. Cheers! Do you picture bikes or cycling when you think about the Caribbean? Probably not. I’m sure sun, sand, and palm trees pop into your head a lot sooner then the idea of riding a bicycle in the … [Read more...]
7 Most Beautiful Caribbean Harbors
by RUMSHOPRYAN on September 2, 2011
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...]
Cozumel Webcam – An Eye in the Caribbean
by RUMSHOPRYAN on August 29, 2011
Are hurricanes good for business? Of course not right, stupid question. I bet you a cold rum punch that if you ask that same question to the people at the Weather Channel you might get a different answer. Not only were people glued to the TV watching what Irene was going to do, they were also jumping on the internet, searching for Caribbean webcams. RumShopRyan.com saw a huge jump in traffic … [Read more...]
Caribbean Beach Bars: The Palapa Bar In San Pedro, Belize
by RUMSHOPRYAN on August 17, 2011
Pack your bags and wrestle yourself onto the first flight you can grab to Ambergris Caye, Belize. Ambergris is home to the perfect beach town, San Pedro and home of the Palapa Bar and Grill. Located towards the north end of the island and jutting out into the Caribbean blue, the Palapa Bar will have you living the island dream as soon as you step onto the wooden planks that lead you to the … [Read more...]
5 Caribbean Sunsets That Will Set Your Island Soulshine Ablaze
by RUMSHOPRYAN on August 5, 2011
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...]
A Majestical and Vivid Macaw from Margarita – Photo Friday
by RUMSHOPRYAN on July 22, 2011
Just 20 miles off the coast of Venezuela’s north shore sits Margarita Island. It lures Caribbean travelers with its private beaches, pristine island views, and colorful wildlife, such as this macaw. I thought this photo would make a super Caribbean Photo Friday. Beautiful bird, beautiful color. (Photo from Arianna Arteaga, travel.NationalGeographic.com) Have a great weekend … [Read more...]
Isla Mujeres, Insert Self Here – Photo Friday
by RUMSHOPRYAN on July 8, 2011
Some call it Woman Island, some say Island of Women, however you choose to translate it, the ancient and true name is Isla Mujeres. An island of women, now wouldn't that be a fantasy land treat. Back to reality boys. Isla Mujeres got its name because it was the Mayan sanctuary to goddess Ixchel for about a thousand years. This tiny Mexican Caribbean gem is located just off the Yucatan, a few … [Read more...]
Playa del Carmen Caribbean Webcam – Let’s Go To Mexico!
by RUMSHOPRYAN on June 26, 2011
This week's Caribbean webcam comes from the far western end of the sea, the beautiful Mexican coast of Playa del Carmen. The webcam is perched high atop the roof of the Playacar Palace Resort in Playa del Carmen. Take in views of the soft sun baked sand, a beautifully designed swimming pool and of course the blue of the Caribbean sea. I know, you want to be there right now, sipping cold … [Read more...]
The Rum Point Wreck Bar & Grill – Grand Cayman
by RUMSHOPRYAN on June 14, 2011
I'm slapping myself right now. I can't believe it has taken me so long to write about the Wreck Bar at Rum Point on Grand Cayman. Hello, it's called RUM POINT Ryan. The Wreck Bar as been around in one form or another since the 1950's, when it started out as a simple thatch covered bar that served cold drinks to the locals. Today the Wreck Bar is a lot more. It has become the focal point at Rum … [Read more...]
Caribbean Webcam: Curacao’s Royal Sea Aquarium Resort
by RUMSHOPRYAN on June 12, 2011
Welcome to Curacao! Is it me or does Curacao get left off of the American tourist radar. This southern Caribbean island has rich history, beautiful beaches and amazing diving, but it seems its neighbor Aruba takes all the glory. Let's put the RumShop spotlight on Curacao today and take a look at one of its beaches with this week's Caribbean Webcam post. The "C" in the Dutch ABC islands, … [Read more...]
