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Best Birthday Wishes to the one and only Bankie Banx 🥳, the man behind the Dune Preserve. This photo goes back a few yea...
14/11/2024

Best Birthday Wishes to the one and only Bankie Banx 🥳, the man behind the Dune Preserve. This photo goes back a few years. I still had hair then🙄. But the man himself still looks exactly the same. (As does my lovely wife.) We will be sharing a rum toast this evening.

Dreaming I’m blissfully dozing on a peaceful sandy beach on one of my favourite islands, enjoying a cold Carib and list...
14/11/2024

Dreaming I’m blissfully dozing on a peaceful sandy beach on one of my favourite islands, enjoying a cold Carib and listening to the waves rolling gently in. Oh, wait a minute…😁 Sadly, this photo was not taken recently. What does that mean? It means it’s time to start planning our next island getaway. Not that we ever really stop.😎 .company

11th November, Remembrance Day, is a time to honour those who served - and the all too many who died - in the service of...
11/11/2024

11th November, Remembrance Day, is a time to honour those who served - and the all too many who died - in the service of their countries during the two World Wars. There are so many stories to share. Take this gentleman, for example. As a lieutenant in the 13th Field Regiment of the Royal Canadian Artillery, he landed on Juno Beach on D Day. Before the day was through, he was hit by six machine gun bullets; four in the leg, one almost severing his right middle finger (which later had to be amputated) and one, miraculously, bouncing off a metal cigarette case in his chest pocket. After convalescing in England, he transferred to the Royal Canadian Air Force, where he took on the dangerous job of flying unarmed observation aircraft for the duration of the war, at one point earning the label of “the craziest pilot in the RCAF”. Luckily for us, Lt. James Doohan survived the war and went on to play the much loved ‘Scotty’ in the original Star Trek. He never boasted about his wartime experiences. Lest We Forget. 🌹

Apparently, today is National Shot Day. Even I have to admit that’s one of the lamest ‘National Days’ I’ve ever come acr...
08/11/2024

Apparently, today is National Shot Day. Even I have to admit that’s one of the lamest ‘National Days’ I’ve ever come across. Still, it gives me an excuse to post another photo of one of my all time favourite places - the one and only Dune Preserve in Anguilla🇦🇮. So, cheers to National Shot Day!🥃 (The Caribs are an added bonus… on me.) 😎

Apparently, today is National Shot Day. Even I have to admit that’s one of the lamest ‘National Days’ I’ve ever come acr...
08/11/2024

Apparently, today is National Shot Day. Even I have to admit that’s one of the lamest ‘National Days’ I’ve ever come across. Still, it gives me an excuse to post another photo of one of my all time favourite places - the one and only Dune Preserve in Anguilla🇦🇮. So, cheers to National Shot Day!🥃 (The Caribs are an added bonus… on me.) 😎 .company

Happy Independence Day to the beautiful dual island nation of Antigua & Barbuda🇦🇬 - home of OJ’s, one of my all time fav...
01/11/2024

Happy Independence Day to the beautiful dual island nation of Antigua & Barbuda🇦🇬 - home of OJ’s, one of my all time favourite beach bars!

Happy Hallowe’en! 🎃 After all, nothing says ‘spooky’ more than a black cat… and tequila shots at the Dune Preserve. (Hav...
31/10/2024

Happy Hallowe’en! 🎃 After all, nothing says ‘spooky’ more than a black cat… and tequila shots at the Dune Preserve. (Have to say, there was something just a little bit creepy - in a friendly kitty way, of course - about this Anguillian beach cat.) 🐈‍⬛👻🥃

Happy Hallowe’en! 🎃 After all, nothing says ‘spooky’ more than a black cat… and tequila shots. (Have to say, there was s...
31/10/2024

Happy Hallowe’en! 🎃 After all, nothing says ‘spooky’ more than a black cat… and tequila shots. (Have to say, there was something just a little bit creepy - in a friendly kitty way, of course - about this Anguillian beach cat.) 🐈‍⬛👻🥃 .company

I can't let October slip by without acknowledging Breast Cancer Awareness Month and putting out my annual reminder to al...
30/10/2024

I can't let October slip by without acknowledging Breast Cancer Awareness Month and putting out my annual reminder to all the men out there (and those who love them) that males are NOT immune. I should know, I was diagnosed a few years ago. It's rare, but it's out there guys! And finally, a salute to all those who have faced, or are facing, their own breast cancer journey. And especially to those lost along the way. (Photo at French Leave Resort, Eleuthera.)

I can't let October slip by without acknowledging Breast Cancer Awareness Month and putting out my annual reminder to al...
29/10/2024

I can't let October slip by without acknowledging Breast Cancer Awareness Month and putting out my annual reminder to all the men out there (and those who love them) that males are NOT immune. I should know, I was diagnosed a few years ago. It's rare, but it's out there guys! And finally, a salute to all those who have faced, or are facing, their own breast cancer journey. And especially to those lost along the way. 🎗 .company #

Thought I’d give a quick shout out to one of the unsung champions of our island hopping adventures - the venerable L’ Ar...
25/10/2024

Thought I’d give a quick shout out to one of the unsung champions of our island hopping adventures - the venerable L’ Arhawak Bar & Restaurant on the waterfront in Marigot, St. Martin. This tried and true, unassuming little place has served us well over the years, being, as it is, perfectly situated, a stone’s throw from the public ferry docks. I still vividly recall our first visit, almost 20 years ago. There’s been many an occasion since then that we’ve pleasantly whiled away the time waiting for the ferry to Anguilla or taking a break on our return, or from shopping in Marigot. Often it’s been just a quick cold beer or two, while other times we’ve had the time to enjoy the excellent and varied offerings from their kitchen. Regardless of the length of our stay, we’ve always received a warm, cheery welcome.

Thought I’d give a quick shout out to one of the unsung champions of our island hopping adventures - the venerable L’ Ar...
24/10/2024

Thought I’d give a quick shout out to one of the unsung champions of our island hopping adventures - the venerable L’ Arhawak Bar & Restaurant on the waterfront in Marigot, St. Martin. This tried and true, unassuming little place has served us well over the years, being, as it is, perfectly situated, a stone’s throw from the public ferry docks. I still vividly recall our first visit, almost 20 years ago. There’s been many an occasion since then that we’ve pleasantly whiled away the time waiting for the ferry to Anguilla or taking a break on our return, or from shopping in Marigot. Often it’s been just a quick cold beer or two, while other times we’ve had the time to enjoy the excellent and varied offerings from their kitchen. Regardless of the length of our stay, we’ve always received a warm, cheery welcome. Like an old friend should.😎 .company

It was a beautiful day in Toronto yesterday, especially for mid October. So if I couldn't be sipping a Carib at the reop...
21/10/2024

It was a beautiful day in Toronto yesterday, especially for mid October. So if I couldn't be sipping a Carib at the reopening of one my favourite island beach bars, I could at least take in the autumn colours and enjoy the sunshine, along with an excellent lager, at my local craft brewery, . 🍺

Happy Thanksgiving to all or Canadian family and friends 🍁 - and to ALL our wonderful family and friends, wherever you a...
14/10/2024

Happy Thanksgiving to all or Canadian family and friends 🍁 - and to ALL our wonderful family and friends, wherever you are! Nice to see more of places around the islands recognizing this day. Particular shoutouts to and . Enjoy!

Always have mixed emotions this time of year. The weather ar home is beginning to cool down and the prospect of a poten...
08/10/2024

Always have mixed emotions this time of year. The weather ar home is beginning to cool down and the prospect of a potentially long, chilly Toronto winter is on the horizon🥶. On the positive side, my Instagram feed is abuzz with news of reopenings around the islands, as resorts, restaurants and beachbars come alive for the new season. Including many of my favourites, like Anguilla’s famous Sunshine Shack🇦🇮. That’s a warming thought😎. Time to dust off the guidebooks and start planning our next trip. A fun but problematic task - just too many places we want to go!🤔

Always have mixed emotions this time of year. The weather at home is beginning to cool down and the prospect of a poten...
08/10/2024

Always have mixed emotions this time of year. The weather at home is beginning to cool down and the prospect of a potentially long, chilly winter is on the horizon🥶. On the positive side, my Instagram feed is abuzz with news of reopenings around the islands, as resorts, restaurants and beachbars come alive for the new season. Including many of my favourites, like Anguilla’s famous Sunshine Shack 🇦🇮. That’s a warming thought😎. Time to dust off the guidebooks and start planning our next trip. A fun but problematic task - just too many places we want to go!🤔 .company

October 5th is James Bond Day. Thanks for years of entertainment and for introducing me to one of my great loves - the C...
05/10/2024

October 5th is James Bond Day. Thanks for years of entertainment and for introducing me to one of my great loves - the Caribbean. Not to mention a few bad habits🍸. 😅

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