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XMarch 6, 2021

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A bit of a #tuesdaythrowback to the legendary Comp

A bit of a #tuesdaythrowback to the legendary Compass Point Resort in Nassau, as interpreted by talented Canadian artist Scott Kish (who painted this for me). My wife and I first visited Compass Point when it was still owned by Chris Blackwell, the founder of Island Records. He originally built it to house artists recording at the adjacent Compass Point Studio - people like the Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Duran Duran, Robert Palmer, Grace Jones, Talking Heads, The B-52’s, David Bowie, Dire Straits and, of course, Bob Marley. We stayed there many times over the years. It was small, laid back and just plan cool - our go-to place in the Bahamas🇧🇸. It opened up a whole new world of island travel to us - the smaller hotels with their own distinct charm and character. Still miss it. Part of the site is now taken up by @solemarcompasspoint, an excellent and stylish restaurant. Like to drop by whenever we are in Nassau. Brings back so many great memories.😎 @bahamas @visitthebahamas @nassauparadiseisland @islandrecords @kish.scottkishstudio @islandoutpost @jesson.company #nassau #bahamas #islandrestaurant #islandtravel #islandart

I gather some people drop by the Craft & Spice Mar

A Monday morning island mashup. Proudly sporting m

A Monday morning island mashup. Proudly sporting my Uprising FC jersey from the Anguilla Football League 🇦🇮 during our recent trip to beautiful Grenada 🇬🇩. A salute to two of my favourite islands. Hope to visit both again soon.😎 @puregrenada @anguilla_tourism @jesson.company @radissongrenada @omaribanksmusic #grenada #caribbean #islandhopping #soccerjersey #seniortraveller #tropicalvacation #mondaymashup

Is there time for one mo’ mojito? Absolutely. E

Is there time for one mo’ mojito? Absolutely. Especially when it’s one of Esther’s. More than one local told us that this place on Grand Anse Beach made the best mojitos in Grenada, and they weren’t exaggerating. Between the drinks and the welcome, we were soon hooked on this tiny, but utterly charming, hang out spot. Will be writing more about Esther’s Bar for sure. 🇬🇩🍹 @esthersbar @westerhallrumsgrenada @puregrenada @beachbarbums #grenada #beachbars #mojitos #ruminthesun #grandansebeach #beachbarhopping #travelingcanadian #beachvibes #thirstytraveler #britishwestindies #islandhopping

Don’t be fooled by my last few photos, Grenada i

Don’t be fooled by my last few photos, Grenada is more than just funky, old school beach bars (not that there’s anything wrong with that 😎). The island has a distinctly chic side, with its share of fine dining establishments and elegant resorts, like the stylish Silversands on Grand Anse Beach, with its comfortable Beach Lounge. Nothing wrong with a little sophistication in the sun.🍸 @silversandsgrenada @puregrenada @geezejerry #grenada #grandansebeachgrenada #bestbeach #luxuryresorts #caribbean #islandresort #beachbum #tropicalcocktail #seniortravel #travellingcanadian #thirstytuesdays

it was great to return to Grenada after almost 13

Another day, another beach bar. And a good one at

Another day, another beach bar. And a good one at that - Gem Holiday Beach Resort on Morne Rouge (BBC Beach) in Grenada🇬🇩. Loved sitting at the long bar rail looking out over the beach and ocean. The perfect place to soak in the sun and positive vibrations. And Le Plywood, another great spot, is right next door. 😎 @laplywood_ @puregrenada @gemholidaybeach @beachbarbums @caribbeercanada @islandbum #beachbar #grenada #caribbean #islandhopping #bbcbeach #caribbeantraveller #beachbumming #seniortravellers #sunseekers

Please bear with me today. In my other life, as a

Quite the surprise to run into some familiar faces

Quite the surprise to run into some familiar faces in Grenada - my wife’s sister and her husband! 😯They secretly decided to book the same week at the same hotel. We had no idea. And the family back home were all sworn to secrecy. 😅 Had a delightful time exploring this beautiful island together, including serene Lance aux Epines, where this shot was taken. Grenada is a place of glorious beaches, amazing scenery, great food, fine rum and truly lovely people. 🇬🇩 To any Bluesky’ers out there, I’ve just signed on (SeasonedTraveler). Would love to connect. 😎 @sandbargrenada @puregrenada @geezejerry @lmacommunications #grenada #caribbean #britishwestindies #beachphotography #winterbreak #islandtravel #beachbars #bestbeaches #sunbum #beachcombing

Flight back to Toronto cancelled yesterday due to

Flight back to Toronto cancelled yesterday due to almost 50cm of snow in the last three days. Stuck in beautiful Grenada for another night. How awful! 🙄 Were forced to resort to this today. 😱 When life gives you lemons… squeeze a few drops into your rum punch.🍹 @truebluebayresort @puregrenada @geezejerry @lmacommunications #grenada #ruminthesun #beachbar #beachbum #beachbarbums #caribbean #seniortraveller #islandhopping #britishwestindies #rumbar

In the words of one of my favourite Reggae artists

In the words of one of my favourite Reggae artists, Gramps Morgan, "It feels good to be an islander, if only for one day. Kick off your shoes , put on your shades and let your troubles sail away." Soaking up the sun and rum in beautiful Grenada. 🇬🇩 @puregrenada @sandbargrenada @geezejerry @grampsmorgan @lmacommunications #Grenada #beachbar #ruminthesun #caribbean #seniortraveller #beachphotography #beachsiderestaurant #beachbumlife

A tough job, but someone has to do it. Sampling on

A tough job, but someone has to do it. Sampling one of the many fine award-winning Grenadian rums at Clarke’s Court, the island’s premier distillery. They make molasses-based rums using traditional methods dating back to the company’s almost century-old origins. As you can see, their line up is extensive (and no, I didn’t try them all - it was 9:00 am, after all 😅). My favourite? Black Gold, a smooth aged dark rum subtlety infused with nutmeg, Grenada’s most famous spice (It’s even on their flag). Cheers! 🇬🇩🥃 @clarkescourtrums @lmacommunications @puregrenada @geezejerry #grenada #rum #caribbean #rumtasting #ruminthesum #beachbum #seniortraveller #canadiantraveller #islandhopper

And to think that on Sunday we had to get up at 5:

And to think that on Sunday we had to get up at 5:00am to shovel snow from our driveway in Toronto so we could make our flight to Grenada... 🇬🇩 Some things are just worth it. 😎 @puregrenada @beachsidebistrotgrenada @geezejerry #grenada #caribbean #beachbar #seniortraveller #beachphotography

Time to hit the beach again! All things being well

Time to hit the beach again! All things being well, I will be back in the islands in a few days. This time it will be the beautiful nation of Grenada🇬🇩, a destination we’ve been wanting to return to for a long time. Unfortunately, we will just miss Grenada Independence Day on February 7th but, who knows, maybe we will be able share in some residual celebrations. Will be a very welcome break from the sub zero temperatures of the last month or so. So, next week will find me doing what I do best - chilling, soaking up the sunshine, searching for the perfect (or at least half decent) beach bar and generally, well, as the shirt says, bumming around the island.😎 @puregrenada @islandbum @geezejerry @lmacommunications #grenada #beachbars #beachbum #britishwestindies #discovergrenada #seniortraveller #caribbean #islandhopping #funinthesun #travelthursday

A bit of a #fridayflashback. My first ever trip to

A bit of a #fridayflashback. My first ever trip to the Caribbean was to Barbados🇧🇧 way back in the 80’s. I knew right away that the islands were going to play a big part in my life. So it was only fitting that Barbados was the first island my wife and I visited together, an incredible 29 years ago now. I’m happy to say that she fell in love with the Caribbean as much as I did. We’ve been hooked ever since. On that first holiday we stayed at Southern Palms Beach Club & Resort in St. Lawrence Gap. We had a great time. So when we returned to Barbados last year, we decided to take a trip down memory lane and paid a return visit. It was nice to be back where it all started. 😎 @visitbarbados @southern_palms @westindieswear #barbados #barbadoshotels #beach #caribbean #bestbeaches #islandhopping #travelingcanadian #westindies #stlawrencegapbarbados

Here's one way way to warm up on a -9C night in To

Here's one way way to warm up on a -9C night in Toronto. A couple of funky Electric Banana cocktails, featuring Worthy Park Select Jamaican rum and an exquisite banana liqueur from Giffard, courtesy of a fun special tasting dinner at Little Sister Portland Street. Worthy Park is the oldest distillery in Jamaica, producing sone excellent rum 🇯🇲. Giffard liquers are prized by bartenders around the world 🇫🇷. @littlesisterto @worthyparkrums @giffardcanada @sovereigncanada @giffard_liqueurs_syrups #torontorestaurants #rum #cocktails #torontococktails #tropicalcocktails #rumenthusiast

One of the definite highlights of 2024 was our ret

Anguilla🇦🇮 has so many great beach bars that

Anguilla🇦🇮 has so many great beach bars that it’s easy to let one or two slip under the radar. Don’t let that happen with this one - Coconuts Beachbar and Grill at the Anguilla Great House on Rendezvous Bay. Great beach, great people and a fun, easy going vibe. The kind of place where memories are made (and new avatars are born😁). Let’s not forget to give a shout out to the irrepressible DJ Chu Chu, setting up in the background.😎 @anguillagreathouse @anguilla_tourism @jesson.company #anguilla #rendezvousbay #beachbars #bestbeaches #anguillagreathouse #travellingcanadian #seniortravel #beachbum #caribbeanbar

A little self indulgence today. I’ve always love

We have just booked our first trip of the year and

We have just booked our first trip of the year and I am excited to say we are returning to the beautiful island of Grenada 🇬🇩 after more than 12 years. That’s just too long! Really looking forward to our visit - in exactly one month from today (all being well). I’m sure there have been many exciting developments during that time. Already have a few beach bars lined up, both old favourites and new ones (to us, anyway) - Umbrellas, Esther’s, La Plywood, Savvy’s - and always open to recommendations. 😎 Also looking forward to a strolling around one of the Caribbean’s most picturesque capitals. (And I will be remembering the kind, calm, reassuring Grenadian oncology nurse at Humber River Hospital in Toronto, who made my difficult chemotherapy so much easier to take. Thank you, Vondell.🎗) @puregrenada @hrhealth_ @umbrellasbeachbar @laplywood_ @geezejerry @cancersociety grenada #grenada #caribbean #stgeorgesgrenada #islandtravel #islandhopper #beachbars #travelthursday #britishwestindies #travelwriter

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