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Coming across out of the way traditional old pubs

Coming across out of the way traditional old pubs is one of the joys of any visit to England. The Crown & Anchor in Chichester Harbour, West Sussex was a real find. With its picturesque setting, a selection of real ales🍺 and a menu laden with fresh local fish and seafood, it was a lovely place to spend a sunny autumn afternoon. @crowndellquay @visitbritainofficial #sussexcounty #britishpub #chichester #seniortravel #realale #travelphotography #seasiderestaurant

Spent our first three days in England at the state

Spent our first three days in England at the stately Baliffscourt Hotel and Spa in Climping, West Sussex. This country hotel boasts a medieval-style house, thatched cottages, a 13th century chapel and extensive grounds, including a pathway down to the beach. It was once owned by Lord Moyne, Arthur Guinness, of the famous brewing family. Had a wonderful stay at a truly elegant and delightfully atmospheric establishment. @hshotels @visitbritainofficial #sussex #countryhotels #luxuryhotel #travelphotography #historichotel #englandtravel #manorhousehotel #seniortravel

Wonderful to be by the sea again. Maybe it’s not

Wonderful to be by the sea again. Maybe it’s not the warm, turquoise water and white sand of the Caribbean that you are used to seeing me beside, but I also have an affinity for this particular body of water - the somewhat colder😅 English Channel. And why not? I was born virtually in sight of it. This beach is accessible by a path from where we are staying, the elegantly gracious Baliffscourt Hotel & Spa in Climping, Sussex🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿. @hshotels @visitbritainofficial #sussexuk #beach #seaside #travelphotography #seniortraveller #englishchannel #luxuryhotels #countryhotel

Birthday🎂musings from a seasoned (OK… older)

Birthday🎂musings from a seasoned (OK… older) traveller. Life can be - let’s be kind here - challenging. At times it even seems to have a way of conspiring against you. The best you can hope for is that the positives and negatives balance out in the long run, and maybe the scales might even tip towards the positive. I’ve had my share of good (amazing wife, loving family, supportive friends, rewarding career) and bad (a couple of nasty life-threatening conditions 🫀🎗that have taken their toll physically and mentally - sorry folks, whatever doesn’t kill you DOES NOT necessarily make you stronger). All you can do is accept them, learn to embrace them even. Keep your faith and, as Winston Churchill said, “keep buggering on”. And, to quote another one of my heroes, “remember to always be kind”. Through good times and bad, don’t forget to take some time every now and then to sit back, clear your mind and reflect on who you are and what’s really important. Maybe you have a special spot - a ‘happy place’ - where you can do this. I’ve been lucky enough to find mine, where this photo was taken (in spite of the clues, it’s not Jamaica, as lovely as that is🙂). I try to visit whenever I can, even if it’s not that often. I hope you find yours. Please forgive this indulgence and ‘Blessings’, to all. PS. Off to the UK tomorrow! 🇬🇧🤗 @thedunepreserve @anguilla_tourism #anguilla #dunepreserve #beachbars #007collector #seniortraveller #beachbum #caribbean #islandhopping #canadiantraveller #birthday

Just a #feelgoodfriday shot of the ocean, taken at

Just a #feelgoodfriday shot of the ocean, taken at Green Turtle Cay in Abaco, the Bahamas🇧🇸. Being beside the sea never fails to improve my mood. Let’s pray that the serenity of this scene returns soon to the Caribbean and that Hurricane Lee and other storms brewing in the Atlantic spare the islands and their peoples. In the meantime, I’m getting ready for my upcoming trip next week. Not to my usual island stomping grounds this time, but a rare visit to my place of birth, the lovely south coast of England🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿. My first trip home since the pandemic and my diagnosis🎗. Looking forward to spending time with family and friends and, of course, being by the sea - albeit a different one - again. @bluffhousebeachresort @bahamas #bahamas #bahamasoutislands #abaco #greenturtlecay #oceanphotography #islandsunset #thesea #sussex #seniortraveller

Not the news I wanted to wake up to today. A sad f

Not the news I wanted to wake up to today. A sad farewell to the man who helped teach us about “changes in latitudes and changes in attitudes” and the joys of the Margarita - and made us all want to fly to “Saint Somewhere”. Jimmy Buffett 1946-2023. Thank you for the music and much more. RIP, sir. 💔@margaritaville #jimmybuffett #islandmusic #beachbums #caribbean #ruminthesun #margarita #stsomewhere #songwriters

It’s been unseasonably cool and wet ☹️where

It’s been unseasonably cool and wet ☹️where I am in the last couple of days so, naturally, my thoughts turned to (what else?) beach bars🍹. How’s this for a great location? Visited the Tranquil Turtle at Bluff House Resort on Green Turtle Cay in Abaco, the Bahamas🇧🇸 for the first time earlier this year. A great little place with good food, friendly people and killer views. Will get to writing a review for the website soon.😎@bluffhousebeachresort @bahamas @jesson.company @bahamas_out_islands #abaco #greenturtlecay #beachbars #bahamas #outislandsbahamas #beachbarbums #travelphotography #beachlife #beachsiderestaurant #islandhopping #travelthursday

Some #thirstythursday musings on the Margarita.

Some #thirstythursday musings on the Margarita. If made properly, with quality ingredients and attention by a bartender who cares, it’s one of the best cocktails in the world🤗. Made badly, with cheap “tequila”, no-name, overly sweet orange liquor and a too sour and sugary lime mix, it can be one of the worst😖. Luckily, I’ve had enough excellent ones over the years to wash away the taste of the bad ones. The one at the Beach Bar in the sublime @hotelesencia near Tulum, Mexico stands out. By now I think I’ve developed a pretty good Margarita RADAR. I can usually sense when not to order one. Captain Frenchy in Grand Case, St. Martin is NOT one of those places. This Margarita was excellent.👍 Wish I wasn’t 3200 km away. @captainfrenchysxm @thesxmguide #stmartin #beachbar #margarita #caribbean #thirstytraveler #ruminthesun #travelphotography #bartenders #tequila #grandcase

A hot, hazy (?!?!) afternoon at a favourite haunt,

A hot, hazy (?!?!) afternoon at a favourite haunt, the Sunshine Shack on Rendezvous Bay in Anguilla🇦🇮, where you’ll always find cold drinks, Marley tunes and a sizzling grill. And you can be sure that Garvey and his crew will always make you feel welcome. What a beach bar should be.🍹 @sunshineshack_ @anguilla_tourism @jesson.company @beachbarbums #anguilla #bestbeaches #beachbar #seniortravel #beachcombing #canadiantraveller #islandhopping #travelphotography #thirstytuesday

Just back from a family trip to Anguilla🇦🇮.

Just back from a family trip to Anguilla🇦🇮. It was their first visit to this lovely island (and the first time ever in the Caribbean for the boys). It was a joy and a privilege to share this time together, along with some of our favourite island spots. Thanks to Princess, Bankie, Garvey, Omari, Kennedy, Kevin and all at Aurora Anguilla for making them feel so welcome. Here’s to family and old and new friends, like Sammy, who helped make our last day so memorable at my ‘special place’ - the one and only Dune Preserve. ❤️💛💚 @auroraanguilla @thedunepreserve @omaribanksmusic @sunshineshack_ @zemibeachhouse @montpeliernevis @anguilla_tourism @jesson.company #anguilla #beachbar #beach #caribbean #seniortravel #travelphotography #tuesdaytraveltipswithdoe

There’s always a healthy debate around which is

There’s always a healthy debate around which is the best beach in Anguilla🇦🇮. There’s certainly enough choices - Meads Bay, Rendezvous Bay and, of course, Shoal Bay East (often voted the best beach in the Caribbean). But there are some who would vote for Maundys Bay, with it’s perfect curve of shimmering sand and turquoise water, enhanced by the iconic white architecture of the Belmond Cap Juluca Resort. For now, I’m keeping my choice to myself😎. @belmondcapjuluca @belmond @anguilla_tourism @jesson.company #anguilla #caribbean #bestbeach #luxuryresorts #worldsbestresorts #beachphotography #sunandsand #islandhopping

Rum’s the word!🥃 A private tasting at the fab

Rum’s the word!🥃 A private tasting at the fabulous Rhum Room at Zemi Beach House in Anguilla🇦🇮. A truly memorable night. Will be writing more about it later. @zemibeachhouse @jesson.company @anguilla_tourism #anguilla #caribbean #rum #ruminthesun #luxuryresort #britishwestindies #islandresorts #bartenders

No secret that I’m a dedicated beach bar fan. I

Love this view across the water to New Plymouth To

Love this view across the water to New Plymouth Town, a settlement on Green Turtle Cay, Bahamas🇧🇸 dating back to 1783, and surviving more than a few major hurricanes along the way. You may think that’s a rocky or coral strewn beach, but those are actually thousands of sun-bleached fragments of conch shells. The conch, in all its pink-hued beauty (bottom left), is a delicious staple of Bahamian food. Taken from the fun and funky Pineapples Bar and Grill. @bahamas @pineapplesgreenturtlecay @jesson.company #bahamas #bahamasoutislands #islandhopping #greenturtlecay #caribbeantravel #beachbars #travelphotography #harbours #traveltuesday

For those of us who would rather be on a beach som

For those of us who would rather be on a beach somewhere. I suspect there may be a few out there😎. This little slice of paradise is on Green Turtle Cay, one of the small out islands lying just off Great Abaco, Bahamas🇧🇸. @bluffhousebeachresort @bahamas @myoutislands @jesson.company #bahamas #abaco #greenturtlecay #beach #beachbars #beachbarbums #beachbums #islandhopping #caribbean #travelphotography #travelthursday @greenturtlecay

#travelthursday and #tequilathursday celebrate two

#travelthursday and #tequilathursday celebrate two of my favourite things, and here’s the perfect shot to prove it (pun intended😁)! Captain Frenchy on the beach in Grand Case, St. Martin is a great place to sit at the bar rail, soak in the view and enjoy a drink… or two. @captainfrenchysxm @discoversaintmartin @saintmartinsintmaarten @heineken #saintmartin #grandcase #tequilla #beachrestaurant #beachbar #travelphotography #thirstythursday #caribbean

Very pleased to have my article on ‘Caribbean Is

Very pleased to have my article on ‘Caribbean Island Hopping’ posted on the excellent Travel Dudes website - www.traveldudes.com. The article takes a look at the different islands that can be easily reached using St. Martin as a base and/or jumping off point. It covers St. Martin, Sint Maarten, Anguilla, Saba and St. Barth, highlighting the special attractions of each island, such as Grand Case in St. Martin. Check out the site and @traveldudes. Looking forward to further collaborations.😎 @anguilla_tourism @sabatouristbureau @jesson.company #stmartin #sxm #sintmaarten #saba #anguilla #grandcase #stbarths #islandhopping #caribbean #bestbeaches #luxurytravel #traveltuesday

Meanwhile, about a million miles from the bling an

Meanwhile, about a million miles from the bling and bustle of the new Nassau Cruise Port… In truth, it’s just over 115 miles (180km) to idyllic Coco Bay on Green Turtle Cay in Abaco🇧🇸. Will let the beauty and serenity of the place speak for itself. Let’s just say this is why we love the Bahamas.😎 @bahamas @abacobuzz @jesson.company @bluffhousebeachresort @visitthebahamas #abaco #outislandsbahamas #greenturtlecay #bestbeach #beachphotography #islandhopping #beachbums #travelphotography #luxurytravel

Got our first look at the new “transformative”

Got our first look at the new “transformative” redevelopment of the waterfront in Nassau, Bahamas🇧🇸yesterday. The first part of the new Nassau Cruise Port is slated to open at the end of this month, after over three years of construction and expenditures in excess of $300 millionUSD. The former channel to the right of the ships has been closed off and almost totally filled in with parkland, retail spaces, restaurants and an entertainment venue, among other things. Once complete, Nassau will be able to accommodate a minimum of six large cruise ships on the same day, increasing the number of passengers it can handle daily from 20,000 to around 33,000. Progress? Just passing through Nassau on our way to Abaco (our first trip to the Bahamas since the pandemic) and wanted to get a feel for the changes. @nassaucruiseport @bahamas @jesson.company @itsbetterinthebahamas @nassauparadiseisland #bahamas #nassau #caribbeancruise #cruiseport #islandhopping #travelphotography #tropicalparadise #harbours

Just in a beachy kind of mood today🏖. And why n

Just in a beachy kind of mood today🏖. And why not? This is one of my favourite stretches of beach in the Caribbean: St-Jean beach in St. Barths🇧🇱. This place has everything - a long, wide stretch of powdery white sand; warm, shallow turquoise water; a couple of first-rate restaurants; an iconic luxury resort; and a few funky beach bars. Seriously, what more could you want?😎 @stbarthtourisme @seadreamyc #stbarths #caribbean #beachphotography #bestbeach #frenchwestindies #beachbums #tropicalparadise #islandhopping #funinthesun #wednesdayvibes #stjeanbeach

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