This is the second installment of Barbados Naked series. Read Part 1 here. Food and Cooking Barbados style You can eat well on the island - some of the best restaurants in the Caribbean are along the West Coast but you really should venture out from the tourist areas if you want to really 'taste' Barbados. Local food also has its own strong tradition in Barbados, and this can be … [Read more...]
Happy New Year everyone. Here is a nice little article I found on Dominica, the nature island. I have been doing a lot of reading on this rugged rock, located in the Leeward Islands of the Caribbean. It has captured my imagination. Here are 10 "must do" things when visiting Dominica. I hope it captures yours as well. **************************** Dominica is a country that is … [Read more...]
Here is a great article I found about BVI beach bars. If you're sailing around the Drake Channel check some of these out. Cheers! ************************** What is a Caribbean Vacation without a few cocktails and some adventure? While cruising on a BVI Yacht Charter offers some of the finest luxuries any vacation can offer, it never hurts to go ashore for some mingling with locals and a … [Read more...]
Caribbean cruises are all the rage these days. When you consider the range of amenities and facilities, the varied ports of call, and the range of activities on offer, Caribbean cruises are pretty good value. They offer much more than any one Caribbean resort can offer, and can be great fun no matter what the weather is like. Modern cruise liners are huge and can usually handle rough weather in … [Read more...]
Caribbean resorts are the best locations for young couples, newlyweds and 'marital veterans', especially if they are celebrating an anniversary. The scenery is breathtaking, from soft white sandy beaches to the deepest and warmest blue seas - this is a holiday that is guaranteed to impress. What makes this one of the best destinations in the world? It offers much more than just aesthetic splendor … [Read more...]
Below is a nice little article about living on a sailboat and island hopping in the Caribbean. Can't tell how much I want that to be me in the future. I think I need to add a "Donate" button to this blog to help me on my way. What do you think? Cheers! ****************************************** We cruised the Caribbean living in a sailboat for 8 years. We did a lot of island hopping in … [Read more...]
That's what I feel like every time my eyes travel through the pages of ISLANDS magazine. I'm sure you're thinking...okay RumShop, how can a magazine give you an out of body experience? Clean the sand out of your ears and I'll tell you. If you and I have something in common, it will probably start with our interest in beaches, islands, blue water and entertaining rum soaked evenings. That … [Read more...]
I just got an iphone not to long ago and absolutely love it. It really is just like a small mobile computer/music player/phone....it's great. Here are some great iphone apps for those of you that love to travel. I hope you find these as useful as I have when exploring new destinations. Cheers! Iphone Travel Apps … [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
