The Usual Suspects - The Experiences

Experience It

When inquiring about Caribbean destinations, many ask the question “what is there to see?” This question is perhaps better answered in terms of what there is to experience, rather than just see. These experiences involve sights, sounds, smells, interactions with people and nature, and how you feel when they happen to you.

This section, classified in part, by destination, attempts to capture some of the great Caribbean experiences that are available to you. Hopefully, this will provide an opportunity to discover what each destination has to offer, and why you might want to visit.

Destination Experiences:

Updated Jul. '04	Destination: The Grenadines - Some of the great Caribbean Experiences are waiting for you in The Grenadines. A great many of them are described here. * * *
Updated Jul. '04	Boat Vendors of The Grenadines - Find out about the most famous of these on-the-water entrepreneurs, their quirks, and how best to deal with them. * * *
New Jan. '03 Updated Jul. '04	Tobago Cays Marine Park - The Tobago Cays is one of the worlds finest anchorages. The establishment of the Tobago Cays Marine Park by the government of St. Vincent and The Grenadines has gone a long way to preserving this marine paradise. Find out more about this amazing destination. * * *
New Jan. '05	Top 15 Experiences of The Grenadines 2004 - The Prime Suspect announces his list of favorite experiences to be had in The Grenadines for 2004. This year's batch is little different. Enjoy. * * *
New Jan. '04	Top 15 Experiences of The Grenadines 2003 - The Prime Suspect announces his list of favorite experiences to be had in The Grenadines for 2003. You really should try some of them out for yourself to enjoy this destination to the fullest. * * *
New Dec. '02	The Boat Boys of St. Vincent and St. Lucia - Field correspondent Harman Stinson provides a comprehensive and entertaining summary of the Boat Boys that ply their trade in the anchorages of St. Vincent and St. Lucia. * * *
New Apr. '05	British Virgin Islands: BVIPirate.com - Walker Mangum, well-know contributor to TTOL, has compiled an excellent website describing his adventures in the British Virgin Islands. His Navigating to Anagada section is simply the best available. * * *
New Jul. '02 Updated Sep. '02	Destination: Abaco - A description of the experiences to be found in this out-of-the way paradise of a hundred or so islands and cays hidden away in the northwest reaches of the Bahamas. * * *
New Feb. '01 Updated Jul. '01	Destination: Grenada - Experience the “Isle of Spice” first hand, from the aromatic spices to the pristine mountain rainforests to the bustling streets of St. George’s. Grenada has it all. * * *
New Jul. '00 Updated Jul. '01	Destination: St. Lucia - Experience the magnificence of this rugged and lush tropical paradise. * * *
New Mar. '01	Destination: British Virgin Islands - Pat and Jere Lull have put together the most comprehensive report the BVI's that I have seen to date. I recommend that you have a look at Pat & Jere's BVI Pages. * * *

Vacation Experiences:

Updated Jul. '04	Favorite Links - A comprehensive list of some of the best non-commercial websites that feature original material dedicated to enjoying the good life. * * *
New Jun. '02	Bone Up on Local Lingo - Before you go on your next Caribbean trip, practice the local lingo so you can really fit in. * * *
New Mar. '02 Updated Apr. '02	The Charter Vacation - Trip Preparation - The Suspects share a few tricks they use to prepare for a trip on the boat. Topics include itinerary planning, provisioning, packing, and budgeting. * * *
New Apr. '02	Experienced Bareboaters Pat and Jere Lull share their valuable Bareboating Tips with readers. Topics include packing, dress, responsibilities, comportment, provisioning, yacht selection, and departure procedures. * * *
New Jul. '01	Dinghy Docks of The Grenadines - The Prime Suspect reports on the condition of the dinghy docks in The Grenadines. Find out why it is difficult to come ashore in some locations. * * *
New Jun. '01 Updated Jul. '01	Relaxation 101 - An Introductory Course. The Prime Suspect takes you through the basic steps of maximizing the relaxation factor while on vacation. * * *

From the Bar:

New Apr. '02	The Beerfort Scale - Learn how to tell the strength of the wind by its effects on your favorite beverage. Posted by Dann Porter on the rec.boats.crusing newsgroup. * * *
New Nov. '01	Field Correspondent Harman Stinson has returned from the Windward Islands from his quest to discover every brand of beer offered there. His in-depth evaluation is documented in detail in A Review of The Beers of the Windward Islands. * * *
New Nov. '00	Chief Beverage Technician Stone finally publishes his secret Rummer recipes following years of extensive field-testing. The Recipes for Success have definitely stood the test of time. * * *
New Nov. '00	Senior Beverage Technician aboard The Usual Suspects publishes his thesis on Rummer Theory. Tiny tells us everything we need to know about Rummers, but were too incapacitated to ask. * * *
New Jun. '00	The Rum Before Sundown - The Round Man writes of his favorite beverage. * * *