Secret statues, delicious Peas n' Rice, a special island of St. Martin, the best hotels in Puerto Rico and a look at what it's like to walk the streets of beautiful San Pedro, Belize. It's an island hopping adventure without packing. While reading about these places stirs the imagination and is the stuff of day dreams, there's no substitute for experiencing this Caribbean bliss yourself. … [Read more...]
Caribbean Weekly Wrap Up
December 18, 2015 by Leave a Comment
It's nearly Christmas, how many of you Castaways are hoping for a Caribbean getaway wrapped up under the tree? My hand is raised as well. Hopefully your next escape is right around the corner. To keep you all warm and snuggly on those cold nights, here are some great stories from around the Caribbean. From Antigua to Belize with a splash or rhum...enjoy. Caribbean Weekly Wrap Up The Top 5 … [Read more...]
Caribbean Weekly Wrap Up
August 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Haiti's push for more tourism, a secret beach bar in Nassau, and a delicious rum punch video from our friend JetSetSarah and the Montpelier Plantation on Nevis--this week's Caribbean Wrap Up crisscrosses the islands from east to west. If you're a diver, then you're going to love the story about diving the Great Blue Hole of Belize! Caribbean Weekly Wrap Up The Caribbean’s Easiest Rum Punch … [Read more...]
Caribbean Weekly Wrap Up
January 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Diving on Roatan, rum from Belize, delicious jerk in Jamaica, a treehouse resort on Dominica--this week's Caribbean Wrap Up has a little bit for everyone. Make sure you watch the video of Secret Bay Resort on Dominica, it's an unbelievable video that showcases a lot of the island's beauty. I think the entire thing was shot with one of those drone helicopters gimmick deals that holds a … [Read more...]
Guest Post: How Moving to Belize Changed My Life
December 23, 2013 by 2 Comments
Author Bio: Stephen Roshy is a professional writer and he writes quality and informative content on Serenity Paradise Belize. You can find him on Facebook , Twitter and Google+. Seven years ago, our family saw a tough time. My mother was ill and my siblings had to move away for different reasons; one got married and moved away with her husband, and another had to take this tough decision to leave … [Read more...]
Best Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in the Caribbean
May 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This is a guest post from Angie Picardo, a writer at TravelNerd.com. If you are planning on going to the Caribbean, scuba diving and snorkeling is a must. Diving the underwater world of the Caribbean is a phenomenal way to experience the islands. Let's look at some of the more magnificent reefs and islands suited to explore the underwater world. From huge holes in the ocean floor, to massive … [Read more...]
Where Should I Go In The Caribbean?
May 10, 2013 by 2 Comments
This little Caribbean travel blog is over three and half years old now. In that time I've received countless emails from readers that share the same passion. Many of them have questions about the island, rum and why I point in all my photos. After awhile you begin to see trends and what people really want to know. I would say the most common question I get asked is... What Caribbean island should … [Read more...]
ISLANDS Magazine Readers’ Choice: Best of the Caribbean
May 9, 2013 by 5 Comments
Let's pretend you have unlimited funds, unlimited vacation time and you want the make the Caribbean your oyster. Your goal is to do the best and see the best the islands have to offer. Well the people of ISLANDS Magazine have put together a Reader's Choice list giving you the "Best of " Caribbean. Over 17,000 seasoned Caribbean travelers weighed in on the best the islands have to offer. Best … [Read more...]
Belize Rum Punch Recipe – Boat Drinks
March 21, 2012 by 4 Comments
After one sip, you'll be sinking into the blue hole. Belize, located on the Western side of the Caribbean and is home to the second largest reef on our blue marble. I have yet to venture to its tropical shores, but as the days tick my the pull grows stronger. With our buddy from Rum Connection just returning from Belize and another buddy Shawn leaving soon, it seems like the place to be. With a … [Read more...]
Caribbean Beach Bars: The Palapa Bar In San Pedro, Belize
August 17, 2011 by 5 Comments
Pack your bags and wrestle yourself onto the first flight you can grab to Ambergris Caye, Belize. Ambergris is home to the perfect beach town, San Pedro and home of the Palapa Bar and Grill. Located towards the north end of the island and jutting out into the Caribbean blue, the Palapa Bar will have you living the island dream as soon as you step onto the wooden planks that lead you to the … [Read more...]
BC’s Beach Bar – San Pedro, Ambergris Caye Belize
March 15, 2011 by 4 Comments
The popular BC's Beach Bar on Ambergris Caye in the town of San Pedro is the place to be on this tiny island off the coast of Belize. BC’s is an open-air bar covered by a palm frond roof and it conveniently sits right on the beach. Sounds like a typical beach bar right? Well if you're from, I don't know, a place like Kansas, no beach bar is typical. They are little pieces of perfect. This … [Read more...]
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