Double Deuce is one of our favorite beach bars on Nevis, going back to our visits there in 2011. Since then, the bar moved location a bit, but it remains one of our favorites on the island. First, the location. It’s still on Pinney’s Beach, but it’s closer to the Four Seasons than it used to be. Back in 2011, you walked past Sunshine’s, went around a curve in the beach and found Double Deuce. Now, Double Deuce is in the grouping of beach bars extending from the main road all the way to Sunshine’s. It’s no longer directly in front of the beach, back behind Turtle Time, but the…
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There’s nothing like a great beach bar – a place to kick back with a tropical beverage and listen to the sounds of the ocean or a local band playing island tunes. Those included on our list were selected for the best in food, drink, and live music. Join us in visiting the best Caribbean beach bars! Click each image for more details! [the_grid name=”Beach Bars”] Explore Dune Preserve, Garvey’s, Blanchard’s Beach Shack, and Smokey’s on the island of Anguilla, Da Conch Shack on Providenciales in the Turks & Caicos Islands, Sunshine’s on the island of Nevis, The Beach House in Eleuthera, Bahamas, Bomba’s Surfside Shack on Tortola, The Big Bamboo on…
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There are a lot of lists of the best beaches in the Caribbean and the best beaches in Anguilla. When it comes to Anguilla, you usually hear about Shoal Bay, and don’t get me wrong, it is a beautiful beach. So is Meads Bay, and Cove Bay, and Maunday’s Bay. I could keep going, but my favorite beach on the island remains Rendezvous Bay. It was our first beach on the island. When we first visited in 2007, we arrived after dark. I remember walking out on the balcony and seeing loads of stars, hearing the waves, and seeing bits of the surf in the distance, but it wasn’t until the…
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Today’s “Taste of the Caribbean” takes us to the Bahamas, specifically to the island of Eleuthera, for a helping of stone crab claws from Tippy’s, located on Banks Road in Governor’s Harbour. Stone crabs regrow their claws, whether they are lost in battle or harvested by fishermen, so long as the joint which linked the claw to the body is left intact. Fisherman must be careful to properly remove the claw, and fishing regulations require that the claw be a minimum of 4 inches to be harvested. Stone crab season is closed from June 1 to October 15, so, if you happen to be in the Bahamas when they are…
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Chicken and pork dishes are very common in the islands, but everyone has a slightly different interpretation. Pictured above is the BBQ chicken at Smokey’s at the Cove, on the island of Anguilla. The sauce is not thick and sweet, but instead is light and tangy. Order it along with a Red Stripe, and you have the perfect meal to enjoy the beach and the views of St. Martin in the distance. You’ll also be treated to great music at Smokey’s. We never miss a Saturday with The Musical Brothers when we’re on the island. They perform from 1 to 4 pm on Saturday afternoons, and again from 7 to…
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When I first started writing the series on my favorite beach bars, Smokey’s at the Cove, Cove Bay, Anguilla, was at the top of my list. I have waited to write this, only because I feared not being able to do it justice. Smokey’s was the bar that made me fall in love with the Caribbean. There was something about walking along the beach to find yourself at a bar with amazing views, great food and drink, friendly people, and what sealed the deal – live music – and not just live music, but a Caribbean version of favorite Christmas songs. It was our on first trip to Anguilla in…
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One great thing about staying at the Four Seasons on Nevis is that there are great beach bars located a short walk from the resort. We arrived on Nevis just as the sun was setting, and after changing clothes, we headed out in search of something to eat. We had started the day with a 3:00 a.m. wakeup call and a 5:40 a.m. flight out of Chicago. By the time we hit Nevis, we were ready for dinner and an early bedtime. We started walking south (counterclockwise if you look at Nevis as a clock face), and ran into a string of bars. However, it was dark by then, and…
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I had heard about Gwen’s Reggae Grill before our first trip to Anguilla in 2007, but we didn’t actually make it there until 2009. Gwen’s is located somewhat apart from the hustle and bustle of bars and restaurants that you immediately see when you arrive at Shoal Bay East, a gorgeous stretch of sand and water on Anguilla’s north coast. To get to Gwen’s, you walk east along the beach… …and then start watching for signs, which will confirm you’re headed in the right direction. Soon you will see an oasis of great food and drink, Gwen’s Reggae Grill. This was Gwen’s in 2009. Sadly, Gwen’s had a fire on…
