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Le Temps des Cerises, Grand Case, St. Martin

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XDecember 11, 2022
Le Temps des Cerises is the ideal base for enjoying the pleasures of Grand Case, St. Martin.
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The Admiral’s Inn, Antigua

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XAugust 23, 2022
With its sense of history and authenticity, the Admiral’s Inn is a fascinating place
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Montpelier Plantation & Beach, Nevis

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XMay 2, 2022
Montpelier is a sparkling jewel in the green hills of Nevis.
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Belmond Cap Juluca, Anguilla

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XOctober 8, 2021
Cap Juluca is an icon in Anguilla and across the Caribbean.
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Rock House, Harbour Island, Bahamas

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XOctober 4, 2021
The best of both sides of an idyllic Island.
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El Pez, Tulum, Mexico

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El Pez offers a casual, fun vibe and an excellent base in trendy Tulum.
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Kicking off a series of posts of highlights from o Kicking off a series of posts of highlights from our recent @seadreamyc cruise. Have to admit that this is probably one of the most gorgeous rainbows I have ever seen. And if it isn’t beautiful enough by itself,  check out the ghostly second one floating above it. Taken after a brief but heavy early morning shower at Emerald Bay, St.Thomas, USVI🇻🇮, on departure day of our cruise - the perfect good omen.🙂 🌈@visitusvi @seadreamyc @emeraldbeachvi #stthomasusvirginislands #usvirginislands #beachphotography #rainbow #caribbeancruising #beaches #caribbean #virginislands #beachbum #seniortravel# #travelthursday #cruiseport
Owner Seddy Callwood referred to Seddy’s One Lov Owner Seddy Callwood referred to Seddy’s One Love as the “only TRUE beach bar” on White’s Bay in Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands🇻🇬. Quite the statement for a magnificent stretch of sand that is home to a couple of the world’s top-rated establishments. But you can see what he meant. It’s an authentic, old school place - right on the sand, delightfully ramshackle and refreshingly low key and laid back.  Had the pleasure of dropping by on our cruise last week and chatting, albeit briefly, with Seddy.  So, we were shocked to hear of his tragic death in a car accident just six days after our visit. He was only 59. So sad. RIP. 💚💛💔 @seddysonelovebarandgrill @britishvirginis @seadreamyc @beachbarbums #bvi #jostvandyke #beachbars #ruminthesun #beachphotography #caribbean #caribbeancruise
And that’s a wrap! Saluting the end of a glorio And that’s a wrap!  Saluting the end of a glorious two weeks.  We started with a seven day cruise of the British Virgin Islands, Saba and St. Barths on @seadreamyc. Saw some beautiful places and met some great people along the way (Cheers Greg and Donna!). Then finished off on Tortola🇻🇬, one of our favourite islands.  Spent the last few days at the lovely Sugar Mill Hotel. To top it off, I had the chance to visit/revisit some of the World’s most storied beach bars, including Nikki Beach, Seddy’s One Love, the Bitter End, Quito’s Gazebo, the Soggy Dollar and the legendary Foxys, to name but a few.  My idea of a perfect holiday😎. Will be posting a record of our adventures soon - and watch for new reviews in Beach Bar Bingo on the website (link in profile). @thesugarmillhotel @britishvirginis @sea @nikkibeachsaintbarth @soggydollarbar @foxysjvd @quitosgazebo1 @bitter_end_yacht_club @seddysonelovebarandgrill @beachbarbums #caribbeancruise  #bvi #beachbars #beachbum #islandhopping #tortola #seniortraveler
Enjoying a Margarita in paradise. Well, at NAO Be Enjoying a Margarita in paradise.  Well, at NAO Beach Club on the vibrant island of St. Barths🇧🇱 to be exact. Always bustling and never boring, St Jean beach in St. Barths literally has a place for every mood, from super high-end to totally laid back. NAO seems to fit perfectly in the middle. Watch for a future review. @naobeachstbarths @seadreamyc #stbarths #caribbean #beachbars #stjeanbeach #bestbeach #bestbars #ruminthesun #seniortravel #caribbeancruise #margarita #beachphotography #beachbum
It’s hard to imagine a Caribbean island with as It’s hard to imagine a Caribbean island with as dramatic scenery as Saba in the Dutch West Indies🇳🇱. This tiny nation of just over 13 square kilometres (5 square miles) has a permanent population of approximately 1,700 and boasts some amazing feats of engineering, including it’s one road and remarkable airport (having the shortest commercial runway in the world). Don’t be put off by it’s rather industrial port. Saba is an absolutely beautiful and charming little island.  @sabatouristbureau @seadreamyc #saba #caribbeancruise #dutchwestindies #cruising #caribbean #islands #seniortravel #exoticlocale #travelphotography #cruisephotography
Enjoying yesterday evening’s sunset over Emerald Enjoying yesterday evening’s sunset over Emerald Bay, St. Thomas, USVI🇻🇮. Today we embark on a 7 day cruise of the British Virgin Islands🇻🇬with additional stops on Saba🇳🇱 and St. Barths🇧🇱. This is our long-awaited 25th Anniversary cruise, delayed over two years due to our personal ‘perfect storm’ of COVID and my cancer treatment🎗. Well, they say the best things are worth waiting for!  Looking forward to hitting some of the world’s most famous beach bars (and taking in some spectacular views, of course). Sketchy and super-pricey onboard WiFi may delay most posts till we get home, but hope to squeeze in a couple along the way.😎#usvi #bvi #usvirginislands #britishvirginislands @britishvirginis @seadreamyc #beachbars #caribbeancruise #cruising #sunsets #caribbeansunset #seniortravel #travelphotography #saba @sabatouristbureau
A #tuesdaythrowback - and not too far back at that A #tuesdaythrowback - and not too far back at that -  to our trip to Antigua🇦🇬 last year. It was our first trip in over two years and it was wonderful to be back in the islands.  One highlight was our visit to Catherine’s Cafe on Pigeon Point Beach (have just posted our review of this happening spot on our website - link in profile). As we welcome 2023, we are so ready for our next island adventure. Starting soon!😎 @catherinescafe @rocksgroupevents @mralexrocks @antiguaandbarbuda #antigua #islandrestaurant #caribbean #caribbeanrestaurant #beachbar #bestbeach #travelphotography #ruminthesun #islanddining #pigeonpointbeach #islandadventure
Places I’d much rather be right now # 62: Slowl Places I’d much rather be right now # 62:  Slowly sauntering along Pigeon Point Beach on the southeast coast of Antigua🇦🇬. Located just a five minute drive or taxi ride from English Harbour, the beach is a favourite among both locals and visitors. You’ll find soft golden sand, calm water and plenty of shade. And if you get hungry or thirsty, there’s the stylish Catherine’s Cafe at the end of the beach🍹. @catherinescafe @antiguaandbarbuda @jesson.company #pigeonpointbeachantigua #antigua #beachbum #bestbeach #beachphotography #caribbean #britishwestindies #traveltuesday
Seasons Greetings from the islands! OK… I’m ly Seasons Greetings from the islands! OK… I’m lying😉. From a snowy, bitter and blustery Toronto, actually☃️. But I’m not complaining, especially when I am fortunate enough to be warm and cozy, and will soon be surrounded by family and loved ones.  A very Merry Christmas to those who celebrate it! And to all others, we wish you peace, and all the blessings and grace that your faith provides this holiday season and in the coming year. 🕊 #christmas #caribbean #holidaywishes #seasonsgreetings #christmastree #santa #travel #toronto #peaceandgoodwill #caymanislands #canadianchristmas
Still missing this early morning view from our hot Still missing this early morning view from our hotel balcony in Grand Case, St. Martin. Chairs are all set up, towels laid out, but just the odd beach walker about (I mean that strictly in the numerical sense🙂). We were in no rush ourselves, lingering over our morning coffee☕️. Our review of this great little hotel - Le Temps des Ceries - is now on the website (see link in Profile). @ltc_hotelsxm @jesson.company @saintmartinsintmaarten #grandcase #stmartin #sxm #beachphotography #caribbeanhotels #travelphotography #caribbean #frenchwestindies #bestbeaches #islandhotel #travelthursday #tropicalgetaway
Isn’t that the truth?!? But, then again, nobody Isn’t that the truth?!? But, then again, nobody said it would be. The least we can do is try and take an occasional break from our sometimes bumpy journey to relax, revive and refresh. There are few better places for that - for me, anyway - than the Dune Preserve in Anguilla🇦🇮, with its amazing location, cool vibe and great tunes. If you look close enough, you’ll see my name scrawled somewhere on the boat-bar.  Sure you all have your own special places. And if you don’t, may you find them soon.😎@thedunepreserve @anguilla_tourism @trueanguilla @beachbarbums #anguilla #beachbar #beachbums #bestbars #travelphotography #caribbean #travelandleisure #mondaymotivation #ruminthesun
Taking a #traveltuesday look back at the final day Taking a #traveltuesday look back at the final day of our last vacation, and asking ourselves the two key questions… “Why the heck did we leave?”, and “When can we go back?”. 🤔 In the meantime we can enjoy great memories of a trip that took us to the elegant Cap Juluca in Anguilla🇦🇮 and ended up here, at the charming Le Temps des Cerise in Grand Case, St. Martin🇫🇷. Oh, and Happy Birthday to the lovely lady in purple!🎂 @ltc_hotelsxm @belmondcapjuluca @anguilla_tourism @sxmtouristoffice #anguilla #stmartin #caribbean #islandhotel #bestbeach #grandcase #luxuryresorts #besthotels
Nothing like enjoying a beer (or two) with your to Nothing like enjoying a beer (or two) with your toes in the sand - or surf, if that works for you. 😎. These little ‘cruising’ tables in the water at Les Temps des Cerises in Grand Case, St. Martin🇫🇷 were very popular, attracting hotel guests and passers by. @ltc_hotelsxm @saintmartinsintmaarten @coronacanada @heinekenca @jesson.company @hiho_caribbean #grandcase #stmartin #beachbum  #beachbars #islandhotel #coolhotels #seniortravel #beachphotography #traveltuesday #sxm
How’s that for a view from the breakfast table? How’s that for a view from the breakfast table? We were lucky enough to experience this every morning from Cip’s by Cipriani at Cap Juluca in Anguilla🇦🇮. Could have sat here all day if there wasn’t so much to do on this beautiful island. @belmondcapjuluca @belmond @anguilla_tourism @jesson.company #anguilla #luxurycaribbean #luxuryresorts #bestbeaches #beachphotography #travelphotography #worldsbestresort #beachbum #caribbean
No, the young lady is not preparing to repel board No, the young lady is not preparing to repel boarders or lead her scurvy pirate crew against a rival resort🏴‍☠️. What she is, in fact, doing is sabering.  Also called sabrage, sabering is the technique of opening a bottle of champagne with a sword - a sabre, to be exact. It’s not for the faint of heart and definitely shouldn’t be done without some expert coaching. Which is exactly what they provide every evening at Cap Juluca in Anguilla🇦🇮. A few guests get to try their sabering skills (under careful supervision), while the less adventurous can at least enjoy the contents of the open bottles.  She did very well, by the way, popping the cork with a single swipe.🍾 @belmondcapjuluca @anguilla_tourism @jesson.company @belmond #traveltuesday #anguilla #luxuryresorts #champagne #caribbean #caribbeanresorts #islandhopping
Rum. Reggae. Relax! 😎 Soaking up the sun and fe Rum. Reggae. Relax! 😎 Soaking up the sun and feeling the vibe at an old favourite - Gwen’s Reggae Grill on Shoal Bay East in Anguilla🇦🇮. Not many better places to just sit and chill for awhile, with an occasional wake-up swim in that beautiful ocean (OK, so mine was more of a wake-up dip). @gwensreggaegrill @anguilla_tourism @beachbarbums @jesson.company #anguilla #shoalbay #beachbar #beachbum #ruminthesun #seniortravel #bestbeaches #fridayvibes #trueanguilla #beachphotography #travelphotography
Quite amazing watching our Dover Sole Meuniere bei Quite amazing watching our Dover Sole Meuniere being prepared “sous vos yeux” at Le Pressoir in Grand Case, St. Martin🇫🇷. Our perfectly-cooked fish was expertly filleted and served with a lemon cream sauce, a sublime risotto and a touch of caviar. Have to admit that it was perhaps the best restaurant meal I have ever had😋. Not surprising, considering @lepressoirsxm was recently named “The Best Restaurant in the Caribbean” by the Caribbean Journal.  And this is just one of the many great restaurants you’ll find in this small beachfront village. @sxmtouristoffice @lepressoirsxm #stmartin #finedining #caribbeandining #grandcase #islanddining #doversole #frenchcaribbean #islandfoodie #tuesdaytravel @jesson.company
Came across this stylish new restaurant on our rec Came across this stylish new restaurant on our recent trip to Meads Bay in Anguilla🇦🇮. And I’m not exaggerating when I say ‘new’. We were lucky enough to visit Savi Beach Club on its official opening day.  It was actually Instagram that tipped me off about this place, and  I’m very grateful for that. We enjoyed a truly excellent lunch served by lovely people in a stunning location - a new touch of class on one of the island’s best beaches. 🍾😎 Will do a full review on the website soon. @savibeachanguilla @anguillatourism @welcomeanguilla #anguilla #meadsbay #beachbar #beachrestaurant #bestbeach #beachphotography #caribbeandining #luxurycaribbean #tavelphotography #britishwestindies
Happy Birthday to the one and only Bankie Banks, f Happy Birthday to the one and only Bankie Banks, founder, resident musician and heart and soul of the Dune Preserve!  Located on Rendezvous Bay in beautiful Anguilla🇦🇮, the Dune ranks among the world’s coolest beach bars and is, quite simply, one of my favourite places anywhere.  This photo was taken a few years ago, but I’m happy to say we were back there just a couple of weeks ago, and it’s just as special as ever. Here’s to Bankie and the Dune!🥂 @thedunepreserve @anguilla_tourism @omaribanksmusic @beachbarbums #dunepreserve #beachbars #anguilla #britishwestindies #ruminthesun #bestbeaches #beachphotograpy  #barhopping #sundaybumdaytease
As you can tell from someone’s expression, we ha As you can tell from someone’s expression, we had a terrific time on our recently completed Caribbean getaway.  I have previously noted some of the anxieties and uncertainties that had threatened to derail things, but, as the man rightly says, “all’s well that ends well”! Thanks to everyone who helped make things so special.  Old friends Elvis, Garvey, Gwen and, of course, Bankie, along with Ricardo at the Cap in Anguilla🇦🇮. Rumtender Jason, Mimi et tous les autres in Grand Case, St. Martin🇫🇷. And many more. Hope to be back soon. Here’s wishing everyone a great season! @elvisbeachbar @sunshineshack_ @gwensreggaegrill @thedunepreserve @belmondcapjuluca @lepressoirsxm @ltc_hotelsxm @anguilla_tourism @jesson.company @belmond @sxmparadise #anguilla #stmartin #caribbean #beachbars #beachhotels #grandcase #bestresorts #beachphotography #seniortravel #beachbums #sunseasand # @jesson.company
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