Beach Bar Bums: A Drink With Friends, Double Vision and Something About the Karate Kid
Tagged: beach bar, cozumel, guest author, james greer, mexico
It’s been too long since we’ve heard from guest author James Greer and his beach bar adventures. Part of that is my fault, party of that is COVID hell and part of that is, well, you’ll have to read his article to discover the rest. Either way, I’m glad he’s back with us, painting pictures with words in a manner far superior to my own. Next stop – Cozumel! We lived in a significantly different world...
Beach Bar Bums, Goodbyes and Jimmy Buffett
Tagged: featured, jimmy buffett
In the world of music, there are few artists who captured the hearts and minds of their fans quite like Jimmy Buffett. Known for his laid-back island vibes and feel-good tunes, Buffett created a unique musical universe that resonated with millions around the globe. Through his music and lifestyle, he forged a community of dedicated followers known as “Parrotheads.” Similar to our own beach bar bums community, we’ll...
Beach Bar Bums Focus: Harold Boothe – Making History Writing Songs
Tagged: beach bar playlist, harold boothe
If there was ever an official Beach Bar Bums troubadour, Harold Boothe may have just been bestowed that title. Never mind his soulful laidback tunes tailor-made for a day on the beach that you can find at his site, lakelizardmusic.com. The real clincher is the song he wrote and performed entitled “Beach Bar Bums” (download the song for free for a limited time). Yes, you read that right. We have our anthem, thanks to Mr....
Checking in From the Rock – Saba Rock Resort, British Virgin Islands
Tagged: beach bar, british virgin islands, bvi, caribbean, north sound, saba rock resort, travel
If spending time in or near the water is your thing, a visit to the British Virgin Islands’ Saba Rock Resort should be in short order. Nestled squarely in the middle of the North sound channel separating Bitter End Yacht Club on Virgin Gorda from Prickly Pear Island, Saba Rock is a Water World fan’s dream come true, without the exorbitant production costs and minus Mr. Costner. Beach bar bums Chad and Melanie Smith just returned...
Beach Bar Bums Focus – David Pinardi and St. John Villa Rentals
Tagged: beach bar, caribbean, st. john, st. john villa rentals, travel, us virgin islands
If you’ve ever tried to find an affordable vacation villa rental in St. John in the US Virgin Islands, you’ll know how difficult it can be. Due to the limited space and continued consolidation of the major players in the short term vacation rental market, accommodations on the island aren’t cheap and continue to increase every year. That’s when David Pinardi and St. John Villa Rentals decided to step in. David, first tell us a little...
Beach Bar Bums Focus – Getting To Know Tropical Day Sails
Our recently completed “Drinks at the Beach” photo contest wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our prize sponsors, specifically Tropical Day Sails (TDS), a Caribbean charter day sail company out of Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands. Their offer of a full day private charter was by far the largest of the prizes and the work they put into convincing others to donate prizes was paramount to the success of the...

