Sanibel Island listed as Arthur Frommer's top destination? Yeah right. Last night I had just gotten home from a little run down the street. I walked in the door, clicked on the tube to the local news and slammed a Gatorade trying to cool off. The excited news anchor was gushing how Southwest Florida's own Sanibel Island had just topped Arthur Frommer's "Favorite Destinations" list for 2012. Now … [Read more...]
Castaway Winter Beach Bash – 2 Days Away!
by RUMSHOPRYAN on January 18, 2012
Buckets of Cruzan Rum Voodoo Juice, lazy afternoons drifting in the Caribbean and nightly entertainment will keep everyone busy this weekend when the Castaway Winter Beach Bash arrives on St. Thomas and takes over the Bolongo Bay Resort. I want to invite all St. Thomas, St. John and BVI readers to join us at Bolongo Bay for the party. I know quite a few Castaways call the USVI/BVI home, I want … [Read more...]
Conched In Key West Charity Pub Crawl 2012! Sept. 22nd
by RUMSHOPRYAN on January 10, 2012
What does Arnold like saying..."I'll be back." I'm not sure if it exactly fits, but I like quoting Schwarzenegger movies so we'll roll with it. The Conched In Key West Pub Crawl is coming back to make its mark on 2012 and the wheels are already in motion to make it bigger and better than last year. If you happened to of been hit in the head by a falling coconut and don't remember what the … [Read more...]
The New Crew At CaribbeanResortPro.com
by RUMSHOPRYAN on January 9, 2012
A few weeks ago I announced I was selling my other island blog, CaribbeanResortPro.com. I just didn't have enough time to give it the attention it deserved and wanted it to go to a like minded island junky that could give it some legs. The site was quickly snatched up and now the transfer of all the computer geek stuff is complete. Can't believe that part went so smoothly! I want to … [Read more...]
Schedule For The Castaway Winter Beach Bash On St. Thomas
by RUMSHOPRYAN on December 28, 2011
The days, hours, and minutes are ticking by and salty anticipation is building. If you've been living under a rock for the last couple months and don't know about the Castaway Winter Beach Bash happening at the beautiful Bolongo Bay Resort on St. Thomas, then consider this a cold water wake up call. RumShopRyan Castaways will be putting a certain finger up to the cold weather and traveling … [Read more...]
One Month Until Castaway Winter Beach Bash At Bolongo Bay
by RUMSHOPRYAN on December 20, 2011
One month from today, Castaways and myself are going to be sipping rum under the sun at the beautiful Bolongo Bay resort on St. Thomas. The Castaway Winter Beach Bash, taking place January 20-23, is packed with fun activities and entertainment. If you're tempted and want to join the fun there's still time. Click here for beach bash booking details. I have some information for people that have … [Read more...]
Want To Be A Caribbean Blogger? Here’s Your Chance
by RUMSHOPRYAN on December 5, 2011
Is your passion sun drenched beaches, rum cocktails served pool side and helping others? If so, then you have what it takes to be a great Caribbean blogger. Sounds like a great idea, but building websites and designing graphics is a little scary to say the least. How about taking over a ready made site and letting your love for the island run wild? Here you go. I'm putting … [Read more...]
Four U.S. Virgin Islands Beaches Awarded “Blue Flag” Certification
by RUMSHOPRYAN on December 3, 2011
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, December 1, 2011 – The Department of Tourism is proud to report that four of the U.S. Virgin Islands’ beaches have received the prestigious Blue Flag certification by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). Blue Flags were raised today at Lindbergh Bay at the Emerald Beach Resort and Great Bay at The Ritz Carlton on St. Thomas; Trunk Bay on St. John and Pelican … [Read more...]
Providenciales, Turks & Caicos A Beach Lovers Paradise
by RUMSHOPRYAN on November 28, 2011
Hey Castaways! Here is a guest post from our friend Mark Brown of Island Breeze Travel. Enjoy the day dream tour of the Turks & Caicos Islands. Cheers! Arrival at Providenciales Airport Reminiscent of the best old world Caribbean destinations, step trucks still wheel up to the side of the aircraft to allow travelers to get off the plane. This is just such a nice way to start a Caribbean … [Read more...]
