It's A 'Float-illa' Party In The British Virgin Islands By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger Foxy's Taboo, which was completely destroyed during Hurricane Irma, is reopening and doing it in grand style – it is having a big bash on New Year's Day on Jan. 1, 2019. It is a “Float-illa” party starting at Noon. And it's a big party - there are already … [Read more...]
Foxy’s Bar British Virgin Islands ‘Is Chugging Along’ After Hurricane Irma
BVIs Still In Recovery Mode & Needs Tourists To Rebuild By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger It hosted its annual New Year's Eve bash and in March celebrated its 50th anniversary. Both were huge successes. But like most places in the British Virgin Islands, Foxy's Bar continues to struggle after Hurricane Irma. To get an update on the … [Read more...]
Florida Keys Vacation, Travel & Tourism Update 2018 After Hurricane Irma
Key West, Key Largo, Islamorada & Marathon Recovery Nearly Complete Hurricane Irma left her mark but in true conch style, the people of the Florida Keys fought back and are welcoming back tourists to a place that is nearly completely recovered from the destruction of last fall. Almost 80% of lodging units throughout the destination are open for … [Read more...]
Mangrove Mama’s In Florida Keys Open Again After Hurricane Irma Damage
MM20 Restaurant Is 'Up And Running Strong' By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger A Florida Keys landmark is back open after suffering extensive damage from Hurricane Irma. Mangrove Mama's restaurant, a favorite stop for regular travelers along the Overseas Highway for its seafood dishes and especially Key Lime Pie (known to be among the best in the … [Read more...]
Soggy Dollar Bar Asks People To Adopt A Palm Tree To Help BVIs Recovery
Home Of The Pain Killer Seeks To Ease Pain From Hurricane Irma The Soggy Dollar Bar in the British Virgin Islands has come up with a creative way to help it recover from the devastating effects of Hurricane Irma. It is allowing you to adopt a palm tree. Along with a lot of other things, vegetation was nearly all wiped out by the hurricane and the Soggy Dollar … [Read more...]
Jimmy Buffett, Kenny Chesney & Toby Keith Hurricanes Benefit Concert Sells Out In 11 Minutes
"Tryin' To Reason..." Show Benefits Florida Keys, The Caribbean & British Virgin Islands By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Parrothead Blogger The fins were up and the wallets were out as Parrotheads purchased so many tickets so fast that a benefit concert for victims of hurricanes Irma and Maria sold out in 11 minutes. It's the "Tryin' To Reason..." show … [Read more...]
Jimmy Buffett, Kenny Chesney & Toby Keith Playing Hurricanes Benefit Concert
'Trying To Reason' Show Set For Tallahassee, Florida By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Parrothead Blogger He promised and now he's delivering, and he's also bringing along a couple of friends. After Hurricane Irma ripped through his old stomping grounds of the Florida Keys and Key West, Jimmy Buffett promising to do a benefit concert to help the victims. And … [Read more...]
Fantasy Fest First Big Key West Event Since Hurricane Irma
Huge Party Brings Tourists Back To Florida Keys In A Huge Celebration By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger The party is back on in Key West, Florida. Hurricane Irma did its damage to the Conch Republic and to the Keys in particular, but it could not damage the biggest fall event in the area, a party known as Fantasy Fest. This pre-Halloween and … [Read more...]
Soggy Dollar Bar Post Irma Update: Fund Started To Rebuild Businesses & Beaches
'The Bar Isn't Going Anywhere' As British Virgin Islands & Jost Van Dyke Recovery Continues After Hurricane Damage By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger The legendary Soggy Dollar Bar in the British Virgin Islands suffered a lot of pain as a result of damage from Hurricane Irma, but the home of the Pain Killer is fighting back for not only its … [Read more...]
The Moorings To Resume Charter Service In BVIs & Puerto Rico In December
St. Martin Sailboats To Be Available In February By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Tourism is slowly returning to the Caribbean, and that's a welcome sign for three hard-hit areas, the British Virgin Islands Puerto Rico and St. Martin. The Moorings, the largest charter boat company in the BVIs, has announced it will have boats available starting in … [Read more...]
Florida Keys Removes More Than 160,000 Cubic Tons Of Post Irma Debris
#KeysRecovery And Hurricane Cleanup Continues Throughout Florida's Islands Hurricane Irma left its mark on the Florida Keys, but a lot of what is left behind is being cleaned up as the #KeysRecovery continues throughout the chain of islands. According to Monroe County officials, more than 160,000 combined cubic yards of hurricane debris, including vegetative and … [Read more...]
Princess Cruises Looks To Return To St. Thomas USVI In November
Updated Itinerary For Fall & Winter Caribbean Cruise Passengers By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger In a major boost to tourism in an area ravaged by Hurricane Irma, Princess Cruises has announced it anticipates returning to St. Thomas in the USVI in November. In further good news for the hurricane-damaged Caribbean, it t also plans on being in … [Read more...]
Florida Keys & Key West Back Open To Tourists After Hurricane Irma
Bars & Hotels Are Re-Opening & Fantasy Fest Still On For October By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Nearly a month after Hurricane Irma sent both locals and visitors fleeing, the Florida Keys and Key West are back open and welcoming back tourists. October 1 became the official day in which visitors were allowed to return to the Keys through … [Read more...]
British Virgin Islands Callwood Rum Distillery Seeks Help After Irma
Cane Garden Bay Maker Of Rums Sets Up GoFundMe Account By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger With all the damage done to businesses by Hurricane Irma and the rebuilding required for hotels, restaurants and bars, one element key to the Caribbean has received little attention: rum. Rum production is a key part of life and one small company is asking for … [Read more...]
FEMA Battles False Rumors In Florida Keys As Recovery Continues After Irma
Agents Not Going House-To-House Handing Out $500 Checks By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger On top of all the other issues facing it, the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) is having to deal with false rumors as it helps with the cleanup and recovery of the Florida Keys in the wake of the devastation left by Hurricane Irma. The … [Read more...]
Myett’s British Virgin Islands Owner Says Bar Could Be Open In November
'We Are Working To Make It Better' As Cane Garden Bay & BVIs Recover From Irma By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger There are rays of optimism is beginning to peek out from amid the destruction. The after-effects of Hurricane Irma are still readily apparent in the British Virgin Islands but locals are picking up the pieces and bar owners are … [Read more...]
Soggy Dollar Bar In British Virgin Islands Issues Post Irma Statement & Update
Huge Storm Surge Left Legendary Bar 'In Ruins' By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger For tens of thousands of travelers to the British Virgin Islands, the Soggy Dollar Bar has long been a place to "kill the pain" from a long day or night of drinking rum elsewhere because of its legendary cocktail known as the Pain Killer. But now, it is the Soggy … [Read more...]
Key West Hotels & Accommodations Post Irma Re-Opening Updates
Some Properties Open In September; All To Be Ready For Fantasy Fest 2017 By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger With bars re-opening and cruise ships returning, several Key West hotels and accommodations are also back and running after Hurricane Irma. In fact, several received little or no damage from Irma. Here is a rundown of certain hotels that are … [Read more...]
Hurricanes Irma & Maria Could Affect Caribbean Rum Production & Prices
Bacardi In Puerto Rico, Cruzan Rum & Captain Morgan In St. Croix & Dominican Republic Rums All In Paths Of Storms By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger Even those not in the path of the storms could feel the impact of hurricanes Irma and Maria after they slammed into several Caribbean islands. Lovers of rum. With the destruction caused by … [Read more...]
Hurricane Maria To Spare Florida Keys & Key West Still Reeling From Irma
Legendary Bars Are Back Open In The Conch Republic By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger For all its destruction in the Caribbean, and Puerto Rico in particular, there is some good news regarding Hurricane Maria. It will avoid Florida and most critically, the Florida Keys and Key West. The latter two places are still reeling from the lashing they … [Read more...]
Myett’s Cane Garden Bay British Virgin Islands Pleads For Help After Irma Damage
'Everything Will Help' Bar Owner Says In Message Like a torn spinnaker flapping in the wind, the British Virgin Islands are in tatters after Hurricane Irma. The islands are in desperate need of basic supplies. The owner of Myett's in Cane Garden Bay, Val Rhymer, has sent out a plea for assistance. Here is her message. WAYS YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE to Aid Cane … [Read more...]
Key West Officials Ask Tourists To Stay Away After Irma – For Now
Conch Republic Is Closed To Visitors Until Further Notice By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger As 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...]
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 Holes By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger They 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...]
Jimmy Buffett To Organize Post-Irma Benefit Concert In Florida
TropRock Singer & Songwriter Releases Statement After Hurricane Rolls Through The Keys By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Music Blogger While posting his song "Trying To Reason With A Hurricane Season" on his website and Facebook page, Jimmy Buffett also issued a statement regarding Hurricane Irma. And in it, he promised to play a benefit concert in … [Read more...]
Irma Destroys Mangrove Mama’s, Home Of Florida Keys Best Key Lime Pie
Tiny Restaurant At Mile Marker 20 Seeking Help To Rebuild By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Mangrove 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...]
Fantasy Fest Key West 2017 Hurricane Irma Updates: On As Scheduled
'Irma Is Not Invited' To Party Set For Oct. 20-29 By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger The free spirit of Key West lives on and so, too, does one of its top annual events. Even in the wake of Hurricane Irma. Fantasy Fest, the week-long Halloween-style celebration, is on as scheduled for 2017. By late September, several bars have re-opened, the … [Read more...]
Florida Keys Post Irma Updates: Lorelei’s, Holiday Isle Tiki Bar, Mangrove Mama’s
Landmark Restaurants & Bars Mostly Survived The Storm Some Florida Keys businesses that are institutions with locals and frequent travelers survived Hurricane Irma while at least one treasured spot did not. Here is a rundown of some of the most famous restaurants and bars in the Keys – landmarks, really – and their current status after Irma. PubClub.com will … [Read more...]
Moorings Officially Cancels 2017 Interline Regatta In Wake Of Hurricane Irma
British Virgin Islands Not Ready To Host Event After Devastation From Storm By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger It’s official. What was painfully obvious to anyone in or keeping up with damage caused by Hurricane Irma in the Virgin Islands became fact on Wednesday, Sept. 13. The Moorings has canceled the 2017 Interline Regatta, scheduled for Oct. … [Read more...]
Florida Keys Post Hurricane Irma Updates: Tourists Soon To Be Allowed To Return
Latest Updates On Post-Hurricane Irma Repairs In The Upper, Middle & Lower Keys By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Normal life is not returning to the Florida Keys, but life is, as crews work to repair damage and restore power and services after Hurricane Irma slammed into them last Sunday. Here's the latest updates from the Keys, gathered … [Read more...]
How Hurricane Irma Has Impacted Florida Sports Teams Games, Schedules & Venues
Florida State-Miami Postponed Hurricane Irma will continue to affect Florida days after the storm has left the state. And that includes the many sports teams, venues and events. Below is a rundown of changes in games, schedules, damage (if any) to venues and changes or cancelation of games. • Florida-Tennessee. The SEC announced on Tuesday that this game will … [Read more...]