LSU-Missouri Relocated; Alabama-Ole Miss Kickoff Time Moved Back 90 Minutes By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com College Football Editor Hurricane Delta is scheduled to hit the state of Louisiana west of New Orleans on Friday, and its wind and rain will be traveling up the state thru the weekend. Its conditions will also be felt in Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi on … [Read more...]
Hurricane Barry Washes Out Weekend Party Scene On Bourbon Street
New Orleans Nightlife On Hold In The Bars & Nightclubs; Rolling Stones Postpone Concert By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger There is a famous drink at Pat O'Brien's called The Hurricane, but it's a real hurricane that has New Orleans staggering this weekend. Hurricane Barry may be the first storm of hurricane season in the Gulf of Mexico and … [Read more...]
Puerto Vallarta Reports No Major Damage From Hurricane Willa
Storm To Drench Mid-Atlantic & East Coast; May Turn Into A Nor'easter On Halloween Weekend The Puerto Vallarta tourism board has announced that it is open for business and tourists after having escaped damage from Hurricane Willa, which hit the Mexico coast on Tuesday. "Operations in the destination can return to normal," it stated in a press release to the … [Read more...]
Are The Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico & Florida In The Path Of A Major 2018 Hurricane Season?
Tropical Storm Alberta May Be An Ominous Warning for Caribbean & Gulf Coast By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger More than a foot of rain drenched Cuba. the entire South was soaked and a tropical storm did the seemingly impossible – it reached the Great Lakes. And this was only May. Was Alberto was delivering an early warning message or just … [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...]
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...]
Hurricane Maria To Bring Tropical Storm Conditions To North Carolina’s Outer Banks
Ocracoke Island and Hatteras Island Evacuated As Flooding Expected Along Coast Hurricane Maria is not through just yet. Now a Category 1 storm, Marina will come close enough to North Carolina this week to trigger gusty winds and rain while bringing dangerous seas elsewhere along the East Coast. As a precaution, officials have issued forced mandatory evacuations … [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...]
Puerto Rico Travel & Tourism Updates Post Maria: Island Asks Congress For $4 Billion
Cruise Ports Remain Closed As Island Looks Ahead To Attracting Visitors By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Like a battered boxer rising to its feet to answer the bell, Puerto Rico is shaking off the effects of Hurricane Maria and is working to bring tourists back to the island. Tourism is a huge part of the Puerto Rican economy and the government, … [Read more...]
Hurricane Maria Not Expected To Make U.S. Landfall
Storm To Be Between Bermuda & North Carolina On Tuesday After ravaging the Caribbean – St. Croix and Puerto Rico in particular, as well as Turks and Caicos and the Dominican Republic – Hurricane Maria is headed out to sea and is unlikely to make landfall in the U.S. This is good news for several states including Florida, which sustained heavy rains and … [Read more...]
Old Town San Juan Post-Maria Updates: Original Pina Colada Bar, Basiliko, Senor Frog’s, Milk Nightlife
Puerto Rico Without Power With Bars & Businesses Are Closed To Locals & Tourists Once a vibrant area for nightlife, Old Town San Juan is now littered with remnants left in the wake of Hurricane Maria. It's dark at night, although some businesses and homes have generators, and the area's famous and lively bars are empty. They will have no customers for a … [Read more...]
Puerto Rico Tourism Issues Statement For Tourists After Hurricane Maria
'We're Confident Puerto Rico Will Recover' By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger As Puerto Rico comes up for air from the devastation, flooding and lack of electricity after the major hit it took from Hurricane Maria, the tourism board is encouraging tourists not to give up on visiting the island. The following is a statement issued this week by José … [Read more...]
Hurricane Maria Puerto Rico Updates: Casa Bacardi Rum Factory Tour ‘Reopening Soon’
Top Tourist Attraction Survives Storm Update Available Here: Casa Bacardi Reopens By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger With destruction all around it, no power anywhere and no tourists to visit anyway, one of the top tourist attractions in Puerto Rico is temporarily shut down. Casa Bacardi, the rum factory for Bacardi Rum which offers … [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...]
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 November By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger With 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...]
Hurricane Maria Caribbean Islands & Puerto Rico Updates: ‘A Disaster In The Making’
From A Tropical Storm To Cat 5 In One Day; Florida & Florida Keys To Be Spared By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Already ravaged by Hurricane Irma, the Caribbean is getting pounded by yet another storm. Hurricane Maria went from a tropical storm to a Category 5 storm in one day, pummeled Dominica early Tuesday morning hit St. Croix in the U.S. … [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...]
Panama City Beach Top Fall Events Unaffected By Hurricane Irma
Lobster Festival & Pirates Party On As Scheduled After ravaging the Caribbean and causing massive flooding in much of Florida, Irma passed through the Florida Panhandle as a tropical storm and caused minimal damage. The city of Panama City Beach reports the storm had "minimal impact." The beaches, golf courses, attractions and accommodations are open and people … [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...]
Myett’s Bar Owner Says British Virgin Islands May ‘Never Be Back To Normal’
Hurricane Irma Aftermath Takes Huge Toll On People & Places In The BVIs By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger In the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, the people in the Virgin Islands are quite literally picking up the pieces from the devastation that has hammered the islands. The owner of Myett's at Cane Garden Bay, one of the most popular bars (with … [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...]
Virgin Islands After Hurricane Irma Is Like ‘Armageddon’
Relief Supply Boats Held Up By Gun-Toting Locals By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger The Virgin Islands were pounded by Hurricane Irma, but as bad a hit as the islands took, the worse is actually happening in its aftermath. With no food, water, electricity, cell service or essential elements or services, the place is turning chaotic as some residents … [Read more...]
Hurricane Irma British Virgin Islands Legitimate Relief Funds How To Help Victims
BVIs Residents & Businesses Seeing Donations To Rebuild After Massive Storm Damage The Virgin Islands – and the British Virgin Islands in particular – suffered significant damage due to Hurricane Irma. In the aftermath, several relief funds have been set up to aid and help people rebuild their lives and businesses. Some are legitimate and some are not. … [Read more...]
In Wake Of Hurricanes Irma & Harvey, Could A California Earthquake Be Next?
Massive 8.1 Quake Hits Mexico Rattles Some Californians By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Blogger With all the fury nature has been throwing at the USA, one thought is running through the minds of many Californians: Are we next? Watching news and social media reports of Hurricane Irma and prior to that, Hurricane Harvey, one cannot help but wonder if this state is … [Read more...]
Moorings Interline Regatta 2017 Updates: Canceled; Irma Damages British Virgin Islands
Recovery Takes Priority While Damaged Boats & Infrastructure Make BVIs Not Ready For Tourists This is an update to an earlier post. There is now an official word from The Moorings. The Interline Regatta will not take place in 2017. Hurricane Irma roared through the Virgin Islands in early September and they are so much in recovery – and even survival – … [Read more...]
Key West Hurricane Irma Updates: Sloppy Joe’s & Other Bars Re-open; Cruise Ships Return
Airport Closed; Hotels Possible Re-Opening Dates By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Blogger Key West took a big hit from Hurricane Irma as heavy winds and rain pelted the Conch Republic. The hurricane made landfall at Cudjoe Key, about halfway between Key West and Marathon. It was a Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 130 mph. Here are the latest … [Read more...]
U.S. Virgin Islands & British Virgin Islands Face Long Recovery From Hurricane Irma
Destruction Of Charted Sailboats A Huge Long-Term Blow To Tourism Sadness and a long recovery are ahead of the U.S. Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands in the wake of the devastation from Hurricane Irma. Many buildings are flattened if they even remain at all, there's little to no power and fresh water and basic supplies of survival are desperately needed by … [Read more...]
St. Croix In The U.S. Virgin Islands ‘Getting Back To Business’ After Hurricane Irma
USVI Island Accepting Tourists; St. John & St. Thomas Hotels & Resorts Updates In the wake of all the bad and sad news coming out of the U.S. Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands – indeed, all over the Caribbean – as a result of Hurricane Irma, there is some good news. The island of St. Croix in the USVI is "getting back to business" according to a … [Read more...]
Hurricane Irma Approaching Florida & Florida Keys As A Category 5 Storm
Projection Shows Landfall Coming Sunday Morning At Key Largo Before Heading To Miami Saturday update: Irma was downgraded to a Category 3 storm, but is expected to pick up power as it closes in on Florida. The Keys and South Florida are experiencing rain and winds are picking up, at about 60 mph. The worst-case scenario seems to be developing for the Florida Keys and … [Read more...]
Hurricane Irma Hits British Virgin Islands Hard; Foxy’s, Soggy Dollar Bar & Bitter End Updates
Foxy Is Okay, Gertrude Injured But Fine, Roof Is On Foxy's, Bitter End Yacht Club Completely Destroyed One of the worst-hit places in the Virgin Islands from Hurricane Irma was the island of Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands. There is little power, phone and Internet connection is spotty at best and there is significant damage throughout the island. Foxy's … [Read more...]
Florida & Florida State Cancel Games Due To Hurricane Irma; State’s Other Teams Also Affected
Miami Won't Travel To Arkansas State Hurricane Irma has caused schools in Florida to alter their college football plans for this weekend. Here's a rundown of affected games. • A day after moving up the kickoff time from night to noon, the Florida Gators on Thursday canceled their game against Northern Colorado. "There is a tremendous amount of stress currently on the … [Read more...]
NFL Reschedules Dolphins-Bucs Opener In Face Of Hurricane Irma
Sunshine State Sports Update: Florida & Florida State Games Currently On As Scheduled With Hurricane Irma headed toward Florida, the NFL is taking no chances with by endangering fans, players and officials. It has changed the plans for the Dolphins-Buccaneers opener, which was scheduled for Sunday. On Wednesday, it announced the game will be rescheduled to Week 11, … [Read more...]
Hurricane Irma Forces Mandatory Evacuation Of Florida Keys & Key West
Tourists And Residents Forced To Leave; Overseas Highway Clogged With Traffic After all the rain and and damage Hurricane Harvey caused in Houston and throughout Texas, officials in the Florida Keys are taking no chances as Hurricane Irma barrels on a potential path to the Conch Republic. All tourists and residents in the Florida Keys and in Key West are under a … [Read more...]