Have you ever lived the lyrics of your favorite song? That's what the past week was like for this salty soul. Jumping on a fast plane to the spice island of Grenada, then climbing aboard a tall ship that has it's course set for the Grenadine islands. I'm not sure how many pinch me moments happened, they became as common place as the trades blowing over my bald head. I can't wait to start … [Read more...]
I'm a big fan of the Travel Channel's No Reservations show hosted by the cynical writer/foodie, Anthony Bourdain. Who wouldn't want to travel the world, tasting food, experiencing different cultures and being filmed while you do it. Sign me up. Mr. Bourdain has done a little Caribbean exploration and one of my favorite episodes is called Caribbean Island Hopping. Horrible name right? The … [Read more...]
You have to go Mac's. You're going to Mac's on Bequia right? Oh, if you don't get the lobster pizza at Mac's your going to kick yourself in the sensitive parts. These are some of the things I've heard from people when I told them about my approaching trip to the Grenadines. We will be sailing to Bequia on the Diamant in a couple weeks and I believe Mac's Pizzeria is on the schedule. My question … [Read more...]
Sailing aboard a double masted tall ship is about magical as sailing gets. Now throw one of the most beautiful places on the face of the Earth into the mix, to good to be true? No way baby! Say hello to the Diamant of Island Windjammers Cruises. Grab your sunscreen because we are heading to Grenada and sailing north into the Grenadines. Welcome aboard Diamant, a 101’ brigantine schooner. … [Read more...]
This week's Caribbean Beach Bar is the Frangipani Beach Bar, located on the island of Bequia in the exotic Grenadine islands. Listed as one of the top 100 bars in the world, the Frangipani's waterfront open air bar is one of the Caribbean's famous watering holes. With an extensive cocktail menu, warm atmosphere and friendly bartenders, the "Frangi" bar maintains its reputation as the meeting … [Read more...]
Basil's Bar, located on the exclusive island of Mustique, is part of St. Vincent & the Grenadines in the West Indies. Perched on stilts over the Caribbean Sea, Basil's is a good time just waiting to happen for people from all over the world. Some even say it is the greatest Beach Bar in the world! Basil's Bar is legendary for parties, as everyone is welcome.The sea side bar is no stranger … [Read more...]
This week's Caribbean webcam comes from the island of Carriacou, which is the largest of the Grenadines, a necklace of island gems scattered between St. Vincent and Grenada. It is part of the independent tri-island nation of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. That I didn't know. I thought it was part of the island nation of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Someone help me out if I'm wrong … [Read more...]
Quiet, adventure and escape...these are the things I look for when I travel to the Caribbean. I like to so down. Correction. I like to slow WAY down. I escape by running away to an island that lets me stand still, take a deep breath and hear my own thoughts. Occasionally, if every thing is quiet and the stars are aligned just right, you'll hear your paradise whispering into your soul. That's the … [Read more...]
No way! A special box came via postman today and it's contents hale from one of the most famous bars in the world. St. Vincent and the Grenadines is a boating paradise. Bouncing all over this tropical wonderland can massage all the worries of the world away. But if you're looking for a little entertainment, the world famous Basil's Bar is an absolute must. Located on the island of Mustique, … [Read more...]
Bequia is one of the islands of St Vincent and the Grenadines, which is an independent country, west of Barbados and south of St Lucia. It is the northernmost of the Grenadines, a chain of islands stretching from St Vincent on the north to Grenada on the south. It is a small island of five miles long and half a mile wide in size and the population of about 6,000. The population is mainly of … [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
