Do you think the pirate days are over in the Caribbean? True, the tall ships no longer pounce on their prey from hidden island coves, but if you open up your imagination and dive into this book you'll believe those days aren't quite over yet. Two years ago when I first started this Caribbean escapism blog, I was contacted by a gentleman named J.C. Perez. He lives in the southwest Florida area … [Read more...]
Heisting The Beard – A Novel By J.C. Perez
January 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
by RUMSHOPRYAN on January 20, 2012
Beach Walking – The Cushe Slipper [Video]
January 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
by RUMSHOPRYAN on January 17, 2012
Yes, another pair of sandals happened to find their way to the doorstep. How they got there I have no idea. At least that's what I tell my girl friend. Can't have to many! Let's talk shoes, cool, comfortable, good lookin' beach shoes. Cushe Footwear makes some of the coolest shoes on the market today and they are easily one of my favorite brands. They have a ton of great flip flops and sandals … [Read more...]
Kahuna Kevin’s 151 Gun Swizzle – Boat Drinks
December 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
by RUMSHOPRYAN on December 7, 2011
After one sip, you'll be looking for a freezer to shoot. The mad tiki doctor, Kahuna Kevin has been slaving away over the rum bottles to bring us a new round of perfectly created cocktails. His new book, "Kahuna Kevin's Why Is The Rum Gone? Vol. 2", is packed with 52 new Tiki-Licious rum cocktails. Each one tested, improved upon, tested again, then perfected. Seriously, the drinks in this … [Read more...]
Book Review: Below Mile Zero by Brooke Babineau
September 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
by RUMSHOPRYAN on September 28, 2011
Drugs, suspense, human relationships, murder and life on the rock - Below Mile Zero by author Brooke Babineau is a thrilling tale of guy who tries to get his life right but instead discovers the dark under belly of Key West. I'm not much of a fictional novel reader, I tend to stick to light magazines with pretty pictures. What can I say, I'm a simple soul. Below Mile Zero however, pulled me in … [Read more...]
Beach Loafers – Adding to the Sandal/Shoe/Flip Flop Addiction
September 15, 2011 By 7 Comments
by RUMSHOPRYAN on September 15, 2011
As most of you know I have a weakness, and that weakness is footwear, most of all casual sandals and flip flops. Sure I have a few favorites I wear most, but you never know when a certain t-shirt or destination calls for something a little different. I have recently explored the world of loafers. See I'm a laid back dude and you will almost always find me in some type of open toed shoe, be it a … [Read more...]
Tools of a Castaway – Refrigerator Bottle Opener
August 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment
by RUMSHOPRYAN on August 26, 2011
It's 98 degrees outside and there's nothing you want more in this world than a cold bottle of your favorite beer. You head to the fridge to grab that ice cold Corona you've been fantasizing about. You wrap your fingers around your prize and open the cabinet where the bottle opener is at and find it isn't there. You break into a panic and start destroying the kitchen looking for the opener. Your … [Read more...]
Priceless Treasure Can Be Yours – Sun Lyon Studio Island Jewelry
August 4, 2011 By 4 Comments
by RUMSHOPRYAN on August 4, 2011
If you're anything like me, then you seek out things that remind you of "THE LIFE", things that plunge your mind into a tropical wonderland and an escape from reality. Sure, Margaritas and Mai-Tais do a pretty good job of that, but I've found a treasure that that can go with you everywhere. Something that will be uniquely yours and will have other Castaways digging in the sand to find treasure … [Read more...]
Ron de Jeremy Rum, You Know Your Curious For A Taste
July 21, 2011 By 3 Comments
by RUMSHOPRYAN on July 21, 2011
Yes, you read that right. If you didn't already know, Ron Jeremy has rum out on the market called Ron de Jeremy. It's tagline? Long Smooth Taste. But of course. I will try and keep the bad puns to a minimum. First, if you don't know who Ron Jeremy is you are either really pure of heart or have been leaving under a rock. Ron “the Hedgehog” Jeremy is the most famous male adult entertainment … [Read more...]
New Island Color Castaway Hats
May 5, 2011 By 5 Comments
by RUMSHOPRYAN on May 5, 2011
Sure they're just hats, but Castaway hats are different. Here's how... Slide one of these cool hats on and you will automatically be more attractive to the opposite sex. No really, it's true. Look at the photo above, do you think this nice lady wanted her photo with me because I'm charming or a cool beach blogger? Not a chance, it was the rockin' Castaway hat that caught her eye. True … [Read more...]
The Flip Flop Addiction Continues – Cushe Manuka Fearless
April 28, 2011 By 11 Comments
by RUMSHOPRYAN on April 28, 2011
Shhhh, no one tell my girl friend, but I have a new pair of flip flops. How many is too many? Addiction? Nah. The new addition to the flip flop family are a pair of sweet Manuka Fearless flip flops from my favorite shoe company, Cushe. I've written about Cushe sandals before and talked about how I love there unique style and design. They somehow speak to my island soul. So of course I had to … [Read more...]
“Salt In My Veins”, by Jake and the Half Conched Band
April 4, 2011 By 6 Comments
by RUMSHOPRYAN on April 4, 2011
Sometimes it's hard to find your "Island Time". You might live hundreds of miles from where the palm trees grow and snow on the ground in early Spring is a cruel cruel joke. Sorry to hear about that horrible April fools joke mother nature threw at you Castaways in the northeast. The one thing that can take your mind and spirits to another place regardless of where your body is, is music. I want … [Read more...]
