Pirates, their history and lore are fascinating and have been very much in the public eye since the Pirates of the Caribbean movie trilogy several years ago. Everyone loves a pirate – but why? Because he represents freedom, an escape from responsibility, adventure, a whiff of sea air and a fair ration of debauchery. Pirates…
The festive season in the Caribbean is uniquely special. First, it’s warm and sunny; sailboats are everywhere and instead of wrapping up against the cold, girls are donning bikinis and jumping into warm, turquoise water. But wherever you are (except in Muslim lands, perhaps) the spirit of Christmas is in the air. It is the…
You might not expect to see a red-suited, grey-bearded, bell-ringing Santa when you’re sitting in sunny 80 degree weather on the beach or at anchor in the Caribbean.