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Photo Tour Of The 2012 Miami Rum Renaissance
The Miami Rum Renaissance is over and from what I've heard, everyone survived. Yours truly did have to take a hazy nap after the grand tasting so that he'd be ready to go in the evening, but survive I did. I'm not sure how all they guys who were there for the entire week did it. The Rum Fest was a blast and I have a ton of stories, drink recipes and rum information to share with you, but first … [Read More...]
Corey Smith – If I Could Do It Again
Loading up the car, road tripping it to Panama City Beach with your friends to cause trouble and make memories, sounds like something anyone of us would or has done. That's why you're going to love this Corey Smith song. It's all about connecting to the music and I have a feeling this song will connect with the Castaway audience. The song, "If I Could Do It Again" tells the story of friends who … [Read More...]
Taking a Breaking On Barefoot Beach – Island Lime Video
Watch the video of Barefoot Beach below and I'll show you the reason I left Kansas to live by the sea in Florida. Bonita Springs, ever heard of it? Many haven't. My town sits snugly between Naples and Fort Myers on the Southwest Florida coast. It's small, has character and home to some beautiful beaches. One of those beaches is seductively named...Barefoot Beach. Head West along Bonita Beach … [Read More...]
Wanna Get Away? Fly Free To The Bahama Out Islands
I, like many of you, are in love with the Bahamas. Water so blue you'd swear it was fake, beaches so white they could be snow and people so nice you'd mistake them for family, the Bahamian islands are hard to stay away from. And right now they are even easier to get to. My favorite part of the Bahamas are the Out Islands. With names like Abaco, Exuma and Rum Cay, it's easy to be seduced. If you … [Read More...]
Pango Key Cocktail With Rhum Barbancourt
After one sip, you'll be crowing with the Key West roosters. South Florida is awash in rum right now and today's Boat Drink recipe comes from two rum experts whom are currently in Miami, working hard by judging rums from all over the world. I really need to apply for that gig. Want to join me? Let's watch rum expert Bahama Bob, who man's the bar at the famous Rum Bar of Key West, and Rum … [Read More...]
Bonaire’s Paradise Moon Bar Serves Up More Than Just Good Food
Hi Castaways, here's a guest post from Darryl Kotyk of LovingTheBike.com. Darryl is an island nut like us and is big into cycling. Enjoy his story of the Paradise Moon Bar on the island of Bonaire. Cheers! I may be slightly biased, but in my opinion the best place to chill out and enjoy a beautiful Caribbean sunset in Bonaire has got to be Paradise Moon Bar and Restaurant. That’s right, if … [Read More...]
I’ve Got A Beach In My Backyard – Brent Burns
Music keeps us sane. You're sitting in your office, crunching numbers, staring at reports and filling out paperwork. It's important work, but the mind needs to release the tension throughout the day. Because you can't drink rum all day while at work, music is a great release. I don't know what I would do if I wasn't able to listen to Radio Margaritaville or No Shoes Radio during the day. It … [Read More...]
Cayo Costa State Park – Island Lime Videos
What's your ultimate beach fantasy? Let's see if I can take a guess, does it have something to do with blue water, spectacular natural surroundings and a feeling as if you're the only person in the world. Did I come close? In the US it's hard to find that secluded feeling, but if you look in the right places you can find it. One of those places is Cayo Costa State Park in Southwest Florida. Cayo … [Read More...]
2 Free Tickets To Rum Renaissance Grand Tasting
Can you smell that? I do, it's a sweet sweet aroma that reminds me of Caribbean beaches and dancing naked. Yes, rum is in the air and it's originating from the sexy city of Miami. The Rum Renaissance Festival kicks off next week with parties, special events, judging and of course the Grand Tasting. I'll be in Miami for the Grand Tasting on April 21st and 22nd and want you to join me. I have two … [Read More...]
The Banana Hammock – Don’t Worry It’s A Cocktail
After one sip, you'll be hiding your eyes. There's only one type of banana hammock I want to see on the beach, and that's the cocktail. I wrote about "Beach Ethics" a while ago and banana hammocks are definitely one of those unwritten rules that should not be broken, at least not in the States. No one wants to see your bulge buddy! A Boat Drink called the Banana Hammock, that's another … [Read More...]
Timelapsing Through Trinidad
Trinidad, to be honest with you I don't know a whole lot about this island. I know that it's a large exporter of oil, is the last island in the Eastern Caribbean chain and that it is one of the best places to experience carnival. I've also heard reports of crime and a government imposed curfew. So inlight of saying negative things about the islnad I usually just leave it off my radar. Then I saw … [Read More...]
Castaways In The Wild. These Guys Rock!
Have I told you lately how unbelievably awesome RumShop readers are? I'm constantly amazed by all the great photos people send of themselves living "The Life." You bring your Castaway shirts, visors, koozies and hats along with you on Caribbean adventures and snap photos with the gear. For that, I thank you. Here are the most recent photos from Castaway that know how to party and live the … [Read More...]
About RumShopRyan
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