Cruising the Caribbean aboard a 124 foot luxury yacht is on most people's bucket list. Now what if that yacht was owned by none other than Jimmy Buffett himself, adds a little bit of BANG to the story you could tell doesn't it. Jimmy Buffett is now chartering his 124 foot motor yacht called the Continental Drifter III. For $65,000 a week you'll be able to charters this sleek vessel and its crew … [Read more...]
One of the best experiences I've ever had was sailing on a tall ship through from Grenada up the Grenadine Island chain. The ship was the 101ft. Diamant from Island Windjammers. She was the only ship in the fleet up until a couple days ago. Let me introduce you to the newest lady, the Sagitta. The Sagitta is little larger than the Diamant at 120 feet long and sleeps 22 instead of 12. She has … [Read more...]
Traveling solo. Those words don't conjure up images of fun and excitement normally, but in reality traveling by yourself can be an incredibly rewarding experience. Island Windjammers, the cruise line that is based out of Grenada and runs the 101 foot Diamant up and down the Grenadine Islands is offering solo trips for its passengers. Special cruise dates that fill the cabins with adventurous … [Read more...]
I can't tell you how often my mind drifts back to the Diamant. Plowing through the Caribbean, under full sail, with Grenadine islands sprinkled across the horizon, if that isn't heaven on Earth I don't know what is. Wanna take a little trip? I thought so. You will escape to the Southeastern and sail the seas aboard the Diamant when you watch this video. Sun on your skin, rum in your hand and … [Read more...]
I always tell people, spend at least one day on the water when vacationing in the Caribbean. Nine times out ten, it will turn into their favorite part of the entire trip. Always a highlight for this Castaway. One of the perks of attending the Castaway Winter Beach Bash at Bolongo Bay Resort was a sunset cruise board their catamaran, the Heavenly Days. Motion of the ocean, pushed through the … [Read more...]
She has gorgeous curves and when she moves you can tell she knows what she's doing. Her body slides gently side to side and everyone who rides her cherishes every minute. Heads out of the gutter people. The lady I'm speaking of is a majestic tall ship, the Diamant. This Island Windjammers vessel has class and comfort, at a relatively small size of 101ft., this schooner offers amenities that you … [Read more...]
After one sip, you'll be jumping overboard to get another. I think it was Pavlov who famously trained his dogs to begin salivating at the sound of a bell. They knew that the sound of that bell meant that food was coming and they began to salivate as a conditioned response. Last week aboard the Diamant was no different, the sound of a bell meant it was time for something to salivate over. And if … [Read more...]
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...]
Cruising aboard the monstrous ships that make their way to ports of call all over the Caribbean can be a great experience. You can eat and drink anything you want, you visit exotic islands and then you come back home tanned (burnt) and recharged. Sounds perfect right? Well what if I told you that you could have even more fun while cruising...would you believe me? I'm sure you've seen them … [Read more...]
Just you and your husband/wife all alone on the ocean. You sit at the helm of your motor yacht and plot your course. You talk over which Caribbean island you'd like to anchor off of, and while you do the Mahi-Mahi are biting your drag lines. This is the romantic life of living on the sea and this is what you'll get if you follow the Equinox. One of my favorite blogs is called Following the … [Read more...]
The snap of the sails, the spray of the waves and nothing but the wind thrusting you through the open sea. Yes, sailing is a romantic mode of transportation but it's also a way to live. What if every day when you open your eyes you find yourself in a cabin instead of a bedroom, a deck instead of a living room and nothing but the blue sky as your roof. Do you have what it takes to live aboard a … [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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