The most well known island is St Thomas (population 51,000) which is a major port of call for most cruise lines operating in the Caribbean as well a tourists arriving by air at the Cyril E King Airport. The airport acts a hub for all of the Virgin Islands with connecting flights to many US cities and routes around the World. Notable landmarks include Magens Bay, Blackbeard's Castle, Buck Island … [Read more...]
Charlotte Amalie Harbor Webcam – St. Thomas
February 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
by RUMSHOPRYAN on February 14, 2010
Kansas Boy Turned South Florida Beach Pirate
February 11, 2010 By 6 Comments
by RUMSHOPRYAN on February 11, 2010
Put me on the coast of somewhere beautiful. The story of how I ended up in Southwest Florida is a good one that has yet been told. So here we go. The year was 2000 and I was in my second senior year at Pittsburg State University in SE Kansas. Yes I was on the 5 year plan. Pittsburg is in the middle of nowhere. The armpit of Kansas I like to say. I loved the school and made tons of … [Read more...]
Havana Day Dreaming
January 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
by RUMSHOPRYAN on January 28, 2010
My friend JC Perez, author of “Heisting the Beard”, is the author of this post. Cuban born, U.S. raised and Caribbean cultured, he is a true Caribbean gem and once again we are lucky to have him. Enjoy this story of Havana, Cuba. "Cuba" As Jimmy Buffett so eloquently put it, “Havana Day Dreaming”, well you don’t have to dream about it anymore, it has become a destination favored by … [Read more...]
The Forbidden Isle
January 17, 2010 By 2 Comments
by RUMSHOPRYAN on January 17, 2010
JC Perez, author of "Heisting the Beard", is today's guest writer. Cuban born, U.S. raised and Caribbean cultured, he is a true Caribbean gem and we are to have him. Today he brings us "The Forbidden Isle". “The Forbidden Isle” Traveling to Cuba can be a daunting thought, most Americans only know it as Castro’s communist Regime, or associate it with the Cuban missile crisis, not that those … [Read more...]
Ambergris Caye – Belize Bound
January 8, 2010 By 7 Comments
by RUMSHOPRYAN on January 8, 2010
Ambergris Caye is the hub for adventure lovers across the globe. This is the largest island in Belize attracting thousands of tourists from all over. The bustling funky San Pedro Town makes Ambergris Caye the gateway to Belize. Ambergris Caye is just a 20 minutes flight away from Belize City. With the barrier reef just offshore, Ambergris Caye is a hub of many fascinating activities and water … [Read more...]
