Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Conquest is back in Miami following a 12-day dry dock at Grand Bahama Shipyard, unveiling a series of new venues and refreshed public spaces ahead of its return to year-round sailings. The most notable addition is the Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge, a dedicated venue honoring military veterans and active-duty service members. The space […]
By Jamie Gangoo Rum Journal Contributor Rum shops have offered a lot — a haven for the broken-hearted, a podium for aspiring leaders, and a round table for discussions on current affairs and bacchanals (i.e. gossip). They are the place to be re-energized and the place to simply “have a nice time”. In Trinidad and […]
Above: Papa Zouk (all photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell ANTIGUA — A man excuses himself to offer a brand-new bottle of rum to the counter of the bar. But this is no ordinary bottle. It is an Appleton 21. And it is a gift, a gift to this bar. The bottle joins more than […]
Above: Martin’s Bay, Barbados (all photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell BARBADOS — Thursdays are the big days at Martin’s Bay. That’s when the returning nationals and the locals and the retirees and the rum lovers (well they’re all rum lovers) show up. Above: the Bay Tavern This is Wednesday in Martin’s Bay, a corner of […]
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