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The Seasoned Traveler offers travel insights on the Caribbean and other sun-kissed destinations.

26/08/2026

Looking far too serious at the Dutch Blonde Beach Bar in Philipsburg, Sint Maarten — especially given that killer view and the excellent rum. Maybe I was contemplating weighty matters, like why isn’t there a website that lists every decent beach bar in the islands - or anywhere, for that matter? It would make life so much easier for people like me. Seems like someone is on the same page. Was thrilled to cross paths with a fellow soul, Scott, at bestbeachbars.com. Scott’s mission is to create a comprehensive list of every beach bar worth visiting. Ambitious, but worthy of a Nobel Prize, I’d say. I’ll be helping out ‘certifying’ some Caribbean content. So, if you are heading to a beach somewhere and looking for a bar (or have one to recommend), check it out. 😎 Best Beach Bars

16/08/2026

August 16th is National Rum Day which, apparently, is different than World Rum Day — that’s sometime in July. Not sure who decides these things… 🤔 Anyway, here’s to rum, a noble spirit that spans centuries, continents and cultures. This particular one is Rhum Clément Vieux XO, a rhum agricole from Martinique, a style I am just beginning to discover. Had the opportunity to try a few excellent ones on our recent trip to St. Martin at Canne & Melasse, the rum lounge at Le Pressoir in Grand Case, one of our favourite restaurants. Cheers to RumTender Jason for the recommendations! 🥃 lepressoirsxm Jesson+Company Communications

13/08/2026

Carib. Ian. Not much more to say. 😎 Carib Beer Canada Carib Beer Official Instagram All about SXM Saint-Martin, French Caribbean

06/08/2026

Blessings and Happy Independence Day to Jamaica! 🇯🇲 It’s been a while. Maybe time to head back to this beautiful and vibrant nation that has given the world so much — music, culture, food and more. 😎

05/08/2026

Finally got around to posting my review of Rocky’s Beach Bar in Morne Rouge in Grenada 🇬🇩 on the website. Didn’t rush this one because I wasn’t sure that Rocky even wanted to be promoted.😅 If you’ve been to Rocky’s you’ll know what I mean. He likes to keep things low key and running the ‘Rocky way’ - all part of the bar’s special appeal. Check out the review (link in profile). By the way, I bought that shirt the previous day at Art Fabrik in St. George’s.😎 Pure Grenada

28/07/2026

Attended an amazing, expertly curated tasting of Bajan rums on Saturday evening. The best selection I’ve encountered, with interesting expressions from multiple distillers. And no, I wasn’t in Bridgetown or Bathsheba - just a cozy, lush backyard in Toronto’s west end. And those aren’t ambassadors from Planteray Rum (in spite of the killer shirts). Those are my nephews, who returned from some time studying in and/or visiting Barbados totally enamoured with the island — and its rum. (Have a sneaky feeling, I may have had something to do with the rum bit 😬.) Oh well, if you can’t go to Barbados… Barbados can come to you. 😎🇧🇧🥃

23/07/2026

On a more upbeat note than my last couple of posts, Nevis was the target destination on our recent island-hopping trip, which, happily, also included brief stops in St. Martin and Anguilla. It was great to be back on this delightful island and spend some quality time at a few of our favourite places, including the famous Sunshine’s Bar and Grill on Pinney’s Beach. And while we were enjoying a couple of their notorious signature Killer Bee cocktails, Sunshine’s newest (and totally adorable) ‘Killer Bee’ kept us company under the table. 😎🇰🇳 Sunshine Bar & Grill Nevis Nevis Naturally

20/07/2026

Unfortunately, there is yet more sad news to report from the Caribbean beach bar community. Last Friday, we sadly lost the always engaging Ivan Chinnery, founder of the storied Ivan’s Stress Free Bar in White Bay, Jost Van D**e in the British Virgin Islands. We first visited Ivan’s over 20 years ago, when the place was a honour bar in a tumbledown hut - you served yourself and left your payment in a big jar. Eventually, Ivan would wander by to collect the money, restock and chat, something he loved to do. Our most recent visit was just last year, and though Ivan had retired by then due to failing health and the bar is more ‘traditional’ now and run by Ivan’s daughters, it still has that great chill vibe and ‘no-stress’ feel. In my humble opinion, the best bar on White Bay. Condolences and Blessings to the family and loved ones. I’m sure I share my sorrow with Ivan’s many friends and fans around the world. RIP, sir. Photo from Ivan’s Stress Free Bar.

(For anyone interested, more information, including details on an upcoming memorial, are available on the bar’s official Facebook and Instagram sites.

15/07/2026

I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Esther, the remarkable woman behind Esther’s Bar in Grenada.🇬🇩 Anyone who has ever visited this tiny, warm and welcoming bar on Grand Anse Beach knows how special this place is. Sincere condolences and Blessings to her family, loved ones and many friends in Grenada, here in Canada, and around the world. May her legacy live on at Esther’s Bar.

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