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November 5, 2019November 6, 2019

Great Gifts for Beach Lovers

What do all of these items have it common? Each would make an excellent gift for someone who wears flip flops in the winter, dreams of sandy beaches and is allergic to winter (or you would think so by their reaction to snow!) From jewelry to island themed gadgets, we hope this list will help you find the perfect gift for all of the beach lovers on your list! Click the link after each photo for information on where to buy each item.

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1. Fire Opal Palm Tree Earrings, $19.99! Find them here.

Ahhhh….beautiful palm trees. Wear these anytime you’re feelin’ beachy!

2. I’m the Captain, I’m the First Mate Drink Coolies. Set of 2, $11.99. Find them here.

Who’s the boss on your boat?!

3. 4Ocean Signature Blue Bracelet, $20.55. Find it here.

The purchase of one 4Ocean bracelet funds the removal of one pound of trash from the ocean and coastlines! Made with recycled materials recovered by 4Ocean employees. Blue cord is made with recycled PET plastic bottles, Clear beads are made with recycled glass bottles.

4. Rum Therapy 16 oz. Boating and Beachin’ Cup, $10.99 each. Lids and re-useable straws also available! Find them here.

Great for enjoying that rum drink while boating, beachin’ and hanging around the swimming pool. Soft and non-breakable AND they’re reusable, so they help reduce trash in our landfills and oceans! Matching lid and straw available here!

Porto Vino Beach Wine Tote, $39.95. Find them here.

Holds 2 bottles of wine (or Rum Punch?). We won’t judge.

6. Maui Mike’s Pineapple Lip Balm, 4 pack, $11.99. Find them here.

With SPF. Glides on like wave…

7. Sand Colored Rum Therapy Trucker Cap, $22.00. Find them here.

You’ll love these great looking hats with 100% washed cotton twill on the front for a relaxed look, an unstructured low profile fit, snapback closure and supersoft mesh on the back. GREAT for both men & women! Comes in 4 colors: Sand, Blue, Red and Tropical Teal.

8. Plumeria Deluxe Gift Set, $39.00. Find them here.

Full size Body Lotion, Body Cream, Fragrance Mist & Shower Gel. The aroma will transport you back to the islands…

9. Floating, inflatable drink holder/cooler, $13.90. Find it here.

Imagine this on your next sailing or beach trip! 5 built in cup holders & a built in cooler that holds beverages and ice!

10. Unisex Rum Therapy Long Sleeve Jerseys! $29.95. Find them here.

Super soft and warm to keep you dreamin’ of the beach even if it’s not beach weather outside. In Navy or Cancun Blue.

Be sure to check out the Rum Therapy Shop for even more Great Gift Ideas for Beach Lovers!

October 21, 2016June 6, 2019

Gage Sunglasses – Sunnies for Beach Bums

We received two pairs of good lookin’ shades just the other day from Joe, the owner of Gage Sunglasses – a company that makes sunglasses for beach bums by beach bums. Hello! We were definitely interested in trying them out.

Joe is a one-man show when it comes to Gage Sunglasses and operates out of his home office on Long Island in NY. Joe says that Long Island has some of the nicest beaches in the country, and he’s been a beach bum for essentially his entire life.

Joe and his fiancée

The idea for Gage Sunglasses came about when Joe, who has an entrepreneurial spirit and had a dream of one day building his own brand, remembered how many times he’d either lost or broken expensive “designer” pairs of sunglasses…usually casualties of the ocean or accidentally sitting on them. He disliked “gas station” sunglasses, and had trouble finding fun, affordable shades, so that’s where the idea of Gage Sunglasses – sunnies for beach bums was born!

So what do we think of our new Gage shades?

Right away we noticed how incredibly light they were. Almost forg0t they were on and that translates to super comfortable.

Frames. Flexible, so you can bend them a little to fit your face. Cool!

Lenses. Impact resistant so when we inevitably drop them they shouldn’t shatter or break AND UV400 for protection from the rays.

The look. We love the beachy colors and relaxed styling.

The price. Great! At 25 bucks, we can afford to get a couple of pairs and not feel so bad if a pair flies off while sailing or parasailing (yes, that has happened…).

Check out the Gage Sunglasses Facebook page and Instagram feed for more beach bum inspiration and if you’d like to pick up a pair of sunnies for yourself, you can find the styles and colors available on their website.

Thanks Joe! We’ll be doing some additional testing soon when we practice our beach bum skills (in our Gage sunnies!) on the beaches of Hawaii!

(photos courtesy of Gage Sunglasses)

This is a sponsored post. Although we were compensated by the company who sponsored it, the views are solely our own and we only recommend products or services we believe our readers will enjoy.

July 11, 2016June 6, 2019

Health Benefits of Walking On The Beach

As a follow up to our article, “Health Benefits of Spending Time In Or Near the Ocean“, we thought we’d also highlight some of the health benefits of walking on the beach.

To us, walking on a gorgeous beach while on vacation is not work – it’s something we really look forward to and “gasp”, it may actually be beneficial to our health! How?

1. Sand is a natural exfoliant
Sand is rather coarse (yes, even sugar-soft sand!) and when walking on the beach, especially in moist sand, you are naturally exfoliating some of the skin on your feet. Be sure to follow up your walk with a nice coating of moisturizer to maximize the effect!

2. Walking barefoot on the beach can be “grounding”
There is an emerging science that claims walking barefoot on our electron-enriched earth (especially when humid or wet), will increase an individuals balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems and possibly decrease inflammation. (see more on Grounding here)

3. It’s good exercise for your calves and feet
Because sand is soft and you sink into it as you walk, you’ll be using more of the muscles in your calves and feet, giving them a better workout than walking on a hard surface.

4. It’s relaxing and peaceful
The sound of the waves lapping the shore, seagulls calling, the sunshine gently caressing your face, ahhh… Many people report that they find walking on the beach to be quite relaxing, restorative and good for the ol’ blood pressure.

5. It burns more calories
A good walk on the beach can burn up to 50% more calories than walking on a hard surface, which can help with the fitness goals, especially if you like to enjoy a tropical beverage or two. One Pina Colada can contain a whopping 600+ calories so be sure to leave a bunch of footprints in the sand to keep rockin’ that beach bod!

Do you know of other health benefits of walking on the beach? Tell us about them!

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November 21, 2015June 6, 2019

10 Great Gift Ideas for the Beach Lovers on Your List!

Do you have friends or family on your holiday shopping list that love the beach, the laid-back style of island life, and maybe enjoy an umbrella drink or two? The best gift for this type of person would probably be an all expenses paid trip to a beautiful tropical island, but if they haven’t been THAT good, or if you that’s just a wee bit out of your price range, we’ve assembled a list of gifts that could be the next best thing! Check out the list below for gifts that are sure to bring a smile to their sun luvin’ faces!

Rum Therapy Caps – several styles and colors to choose from. Pirate Bones Cap, Island Girl, and Rum Therapy Cures What Ails Ya caps – find ’em all here!

Tees – check out our new Men’s and Women’s styles, or check some of our bestsellers, such as Sun and Sand, I Need a Time Out and Triathlon!
Shop for Men’s Tees here
Shop for Women’s Tees here

Matted Beach Photos with Quotes new this year! Get the full set of 5 – 8×10 beautiful island photos with beach quotes, each in a beveled double 11×14 soft white mat with 4-ply backing. Ready to hang or display as is, or to put in a larger frame.
Get the full set of 5 here
Shop individual photos here

Anklet & Toe Anklet – the ladies will love this stunning set of foot jewelry. Comfortable, beachy and oh, so pretty!
Get the Toe Anklet here
Get the Set Here

Women’s Necklaces – several styles to choose from including Patina Sea Necklaces, Life is Better at the Beach Necklace, May You Always Have a Shell in Your Pocket Necklace and the popular Sandy Toes and Salty Kisses!
Shop for Necklaces here

Men’s Anchor Necklace – our adjustable Men’s Anchor Necklace will look good on all the salty sailors on your list!
Find Men’s Anchor Necklace here

Bracelets – beachy bangle bracelets and beautiful leather bracelets for the ladies!
Shop bracelets here

Wristbands – great adjustable leather wristbands for the guys, including the popular Skull and Bones – Arrr Matey!
Shop wristbands here

Wine Glass or Stemware Beach Charms – great for wine glasses or other stemware, these pretty charms come in two different styles: On the Beach, or In the Sea!
Shop Beachy Wine Glass Charms here

Shot Glasses & Shooters – perfect for mixing up any of the delicious Rum Recipes found on our website!
Shop for Rum Therapy Shooters and Shot Glasses here

RumHuggers – last, but certainly not least, the one and only Rum Therapy RumHugger! Great stocking stuffer! Easily wraps around any can, bottle and some glasses to keep your beverage cold and your hands warm!
Shop RumHuggers here

Happy Shopping & Happy Holidays!

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October 19, 2015May 29, 2019

Beach Break – Bathed in Blue on Treasure Cay

Are you one of the millions of people that find the color blue calming and relaxing? It’s actually one of the Health Benefits of Spending Time in or Near the Ocean. To us, the light blue colors of the sea are so visually relaxing that when we need to take a short mental break on a hectic day, we find ourselves imagining time spent on a beautifully blue hued beach. This alluring beach on Abaco Island seems to find its way into our heads quite frequently… Need a mental beach break too? Get yourself some more daydream material here: Treasure Cay, Abaco

Do you ever find your mind wandering to thoughts of a beautiful beach? Where?

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June 7, 2015June 6, 2019

Sunday Serenity: Some Sun and Sand on St. Thomas

We spend a relatively small amount of time actually staying on St. Thomas. It always seems to be the gateway to another island getaway, but when we have the chance to explore and enjoy what St. Thomas has to offer, we usually find ourselves here. I’d have to say it’s our favorite place to enjoy some sun and sand in St. Thomas.

It’s a relatively quiet stretch of beautiful sand on the east side of the island. It can get busy on weekends with lots of locals picnicking and enjoying some family time, but if you time it right, you’ll be treated to this…

And this..

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Do you know which beach we’re talking about? What’s your favorite place for a little sun and sand on St. Thomas?

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May 21, 2015June 6, 2019

Treasure Cay Beach, Abaco

Frequently listed as one of the top 10 beautiful beaches in the world, Treasure Cay easily places in our top beach list as well. After looking at the following pictures, I think you’ll see why.

The gated community of Treasure Cay is actually not a “cay” at all. It is a long peninsula connected to the Abaco mainland making the area easily accesible by car or boat. Besides many amenities such as restaurants, shops, a golf course and marina, the area is flanked by a spectacular 3 1/2 mile white sand beach.

Treasure Cay as seen from above

We rented a car and made the 30 minute drive to Treasure Cay while staying in Marsh Harbour. We loved the beach so much that we ended up driving to Treasure Cay again several days later to experience more of this beautiful beach.

Our first glimpse of Treasure Cay.

From a long sandbar on the east side of the beach at low tide,

To a brightly colored pier on the west end of the beach,

The entire expanse is a feast for the eyes.

The colors change depending on the day and even the time of day, but one thing is for sure.

Treasure Cay Beach is a treasure worth finding.

Have you been to Treasure Cay? Tell us about it!

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Coco Beach Bar & Grill, Treasure Cay

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June 25, 2014June 25, 2014

Friends Foto’s – Sunset in the Tropics

We knew we’d get to see some great photo’s with this weeks theme and we weren’t disappointed. After looking at these photo’s from our tropic loving FB friends, you might just be ready to book your next tropical vacation!

Thanks to all who submitted pictures for our 4 Friend’s Foto’s posts. We wish we could have posted them all, but certainly enjoyed looking at every one of them. In case you missed the other themes, they were:

Great Meal in a Tropical Location
Tropical Selfies
A Drink in the Tropics

Now, sit back and enjoy some wonderful photos of Sunsets in the Tropics!

photo: Noelle Campbell
I took a quick trip to St John in May 2013 and didn’t have a good sunset until my last night there. I came back to Cruz Bay from Cinnamon Bay at the perfect time to catch this amazing sunset. The beach to my left was full of people, as were the bars that line the beach. I love how people stop what they’re doing to watch the sunset in the islands.

photo: Jerrod and Tracy Reed
Watching the sunset over Philipsburg, St. Maarten.
This was from our trip last February. Love going to the friendly island!

Jason Williams — Sunset in Cane Garden Bay by Jason Wilson

photo: Jason Wilson
Here is one of my sunset pics from Cane Garden Bay in November 2011. My fiancee and I stayed there at Agape Cottages for a few days before we headed over to Jost for our wedding! Ivan was the “flower girl” and an official witness to the wedding. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect setting for the ceremony.

photo: Karen Schneider
This was taken in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic…The best vacation ever! Going back this year!

photo: Tod Olczak
My wife and I decided not to fight the crowds at Mallory Square for our first Key West sunset, so we opted for a sunset cruise. It was a great way to watch the show without having to fight the crowds.

photo: Michelle Remice
Reduit beach from Bay Gardens Bar in St Lucia

photo: Lynn Mohamad
The photo is of the landmark Buttonwood Tree overlooking Frenchman’s Bay in Treasure Beach.

photo: Anne Olsen
I went to St John with friends this past April for the first time. This was the sunset as we were having dinner at the Waterfront Bistro. It is so beautiful there. We had the most amazing time!

photo: Natalie Trimm
West Bay Beach, Roatan 2014
Tourists taking in one of may of Roatan’s amaaaaaaazing sunsets.

photo: Catherine Hackert
Sunset and storm at Bradenton Beach, Florida

Thanks again to ALL who submitted photos!

Pamela and John
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June 17, 2014June 17, 2014

Friends Foto’s – A Drink in the Tropics

This weeks Friends Foto submissions left us thirsty and longing for time on a beautiful beach. It’s been so much fun seeing the tropics through your eyes. Thank you all for sharing your great pics.

Not only did we have the usual trouble of choosing which pictures to post (if we add too many, you wouldn’t be able to open the post!), but we also had a heck of a time picking the one to use for the cover. In the end we chose the one we did, not only ’cause it’s a great picture, but we kinda liked the explanation too :)

photo: Cari Rioux
My name is Cari Rioux and I took this picture when we arrived to our destination in Treasure Cay, Abaco. We had a Goombay Punch, Pina Colada and a Bahama Mama! The first of many different Rum Therapy’s on many different Cay’s.

The next two photos are from Carol Rocco who sent in 6 stunning photos of Drinks in the Tropics. When I asked about them, she said, “a year of living in the Caribbean makes for 10,000 awesome pics”. She and her husband had just returned from living on St. John for a year. You can check out their fun blog on their year in the Caribbean here: roccosinparadise.com

We picked two of Carol’s photos for this theme, although if we had room, we would have added them all!

photo: Carol Rocco
Stoli/Grapefruit – Made with fresh grapefruit picked right off the tree in Dominica!

photo: Carol Rocco
Cruzan infinity pool view on St John

Rum Punch served in coconuts in Grand Bahama by Tony Dupuy

photo: Toni Dupuy
I took this pic at Paradise Cove, Grand Bahama. We had rum punch served right in the coconuts and drank them at this quaint little beach shack in the Bahamas! Elvis cut the coconuts fresh while we watched and mixed the rum punch himself.

The next two photos are from Carol Lassiter who also sent in a number of great shots. We especially like the first one, ’cause that’s the same look we have when we get a taste of our first rum drink on vacation!

photo: Colleen Lassiter

photo: Michelle Tarbush
Location: Cozumel Mexico
Why it’s special: We are from Dallas and a part of a group called “Lot 12”. Who get together for big Country/Tropical concerts (Kenny Chesney, Zac Brown, etc) and tailgate. We missed the biggest concert of our time yesterday for George Strait’s Cowboy Rides Away concert with many artists. We ended up taking our Lot 12 koozie with us to the beach to take a picture and remind our Lot 12 Family we were thinking of them.

photo: Kristi Landis
Painkillers (happy hour) at The Beach Bar on St. John

photo: Lynn Mohamad

This Rum Punch photo was taken in Cruz Bay, St. John.

Sitting and relaxing in one of the beach bars on the waterfront in Cruz Bay is always a special experience: great views, delicious tropical drinks, waves lapping on the beach a few feet away and beautiful sunsets.

photo: Joe O’Sullivan
It isn’t a great rum drink (the Goombay Smashes came later that week) but it was a great beer in Nassau at Christmas time.

Mark-Webb- — Great Mudslide at Iggies at Bolongo Bay, St. Thomas by Mark and Terry Webb

photo: Mark and Terry Webb
My family and I travel to the US and BVI as often as possible from 1 to 3 trips a yr. We have a ritual of stopping as soon as we get the car rental to stop at a different location for a welcome to the Islands beverage. It is so much fun!!! We love the Islands!! And the mudslides!!!

Thanks again for ALL submissions!

Watch for the last Friends Foto Theme to be announced this coming Sunday!

June 9, 2014June 6, 2019

Le Sand, Baie Nettle, St. Martin

We set out to write about a pretty stretch of sand we spotted while exploring St. Martin between Baie Rouge and Marigot, but ended up focusing on a new (at the time of our visit) beach bar/restaurant on Baie Nettle, or Nettle Bay, called Le Sand.

copyright Rum Therapy — Le Sand Beach, Bar and Restaurant, St. Martin

We parked in the parking lot behind Le Sand and walked between Le Sand and Dreams Beach to get a look at Baie Nettle. The beach was nearly empty and gorgeous! Once we feasted our eyes on the white sand, blue water, view of Marigot and very inviting seating, we ended up staying a while…

Turns out, Le Sand had just recently opened and apparently the word had not gotten out yet. We didn’t mind – we had the beach almost completely to ourselves and enjoyed a few beverages while lounging in the sun and chatting with the friendly staff.

We decided not to stay for dinner as we were heading back to Dawn Beach that evening and were still ~~engorged~~ satisfied from yet another visit earlier that morning to Sarafina’s in Marigot.

That, apparently was our loss because since our visit, both Le Sand and and it’s next door neighbor, Dreams Beach, have become highly recommended for their gourmet French cuisine – some say even rivaling some of their competition in Grand Case. Wow – that’s some stiff competition!

Have you been to Le Sand yet? If so, let us know what you thought!

Find Le Sand and Baie Nettle on our St. Maarten/St. Martin Map

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