Conch Republic Is Closed To Visitors Until Further NoticeBy Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel BloggerAs Key West continues to recover from the hit it took from Hurricane Irma, officials are asking tourists to stay away for now.While residents have been allowed to return to Key West and the Florida Keys, the areas are open only to locals, business owners … [Read more...]
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Tourists Pour Out Emotions For British Virgin Islands Bars After Hurricane Irma
Frequent Visitors Express Emotions About The Soggy Dollar Bar, Corsair's, Myett's, Foxy's, Bomba's Shack And Other Legendary BVIs Watering HolesBy Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel BloggerThey feel the pain of the Soggy Dollar, are bushwacked by the destruction of the Bitter End Yacht Club, feel for those at Foxy's, cringe when the see Corsairs, melt when they … [Read more...]
Another Major Hurricane Expected In Caribbean This Fall With Possible U.S. Landfall
AccuWeather Meteorologist Predicts Category 3 Or Bigger Storm Before Season Ends In NovemberBy Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel BloggerWith two significant hurricanes – and a possible third, Maria, poised to hit Puerto Rico – causing massive flooding and damage in Texas, the Caribbean and Florida the past two months, at least one more "major" storm is … [Read more...]
Meeting Of The Minds 2017 Still On In Key West After Hurricane Irma
Parrotheads In Paradise Event Set For November In The Conch RepublicThey know how to reason with hurricane season.The annual Parrotheads, everything Jimmy Buffett and TropRock event in Key West called Meeting of the Minds, is still on for 2017.Just like Fantasy Fest, this event in the Conch Republic is going ahead as scheduled. The Meeting of the Minds dates … [Read more...]
Hurricane Maria Caribbean Islands & Puerto Rico Updates: Category 5 Slams Dominica
From A Tropical Storm To Cat 5 In One Day; Florida & Florida Keys To Be SparedBy Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel BloggerAlready ravaged by Hurricane Irma, the Caribbean is about to get hit again as another storm is headed toward several islands.Hurricane Maria went from a tropical storm to a Category 5 storm in one day, pummeled Dominica early … [Read more...]
Irma Destroys Mangrove Mama’s, Home Of Florida Keys Best Key Lime Pie
Tiny Restaurant At Mile Marker 20 Seeking Help To RebuildBy Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel BloggerMangrove Mama's Restaurant and Lounge is seeking your help.The tiny restaurant at Mile Marker 20 on the Overseas Highway, was totally destroyed when Hurricane Irma roared through the Florida Keys.About all that's left is part of its recognizable … [Read more...]