Vacation Hot Spots, Little Beach, Maui, Kentucky Derby, Mardi Gras, Put In Bay
VACATION HOT SPOTS

KENTUCKY DERBY
Louisville, KY
In Kentucky the first weekend in May means Derby time and Mint Julep’s. This horse racing event annually brings together over a hundred thousand spectators all though many of them will never see a horse race. Why is this? Its because there are two ways to enjoy the Kentucky Derby. The first, is by way of the grand stand. In the grand stand, the dress is fancy and the horses are the main attraction. It’s a place to see and be seen, as many of Hollywood’s elite attend this historic event. The second way to enjoy the Kentucky Derby is by way of the infamous infield. The infield is a Bourbon powered party where the young women traditionally bare their breasts and become the main attraction. This party kicks off early in the morning and lasts to the tail end of the twelve race.

Captain’s Tip: Try this recipe for the Poor Man’s Mint Julep. Chew a stick of spearmint gum and follow it with 2 ounces of your favorite Kentucky Bourbon. It’s good to the last drop!

Fantasy Fest
Key West, Florida
During Fantasy Fest, party goers flock to Key West, FL for ten days of wild Mardi Gras style fun in the sun. The ten day festival is filled with parades, street fairs, costume parties, toga parties, body painting, and bead exchanging alaMardi Gras style. Despite the estimated 70,000 party goers, there is a safe and friendly island vibe. Held at the end of October near Halloween, this annual event is the erotic carnival of the Florida Keys.

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MARDI GRAS
New Orleans, Louisiana
The New Orleans French Quarter hosts the world’s most outrageous party! Learn about the Mardi Gras parades, masks, beads, wild girls, Cajun cooking, king cakes, hurricanes, Bourbon Street, and more! Mardi Gras 2005 is January 6 th through February 8 th. Full Review…soon come.

HOSPITALITY EXPO
Islamorada, Florida
The Monday through Wednesday after Mothers day, thousands of hospitality industry employees from all over the state of Florida converge on the Holiday Isle Resort in Islamorada, Florida in the Florida Keys for three days of sun, fun, and a whole lot of drinking.

LITTLE BEACH
Maui, Hawaii
On the Southwest corner of Maui near Makena lies a secluded beach with a magical feel. Park your ride at Makena State Park, grab your beach bag and towel and proceed to Big Beach. Big Beach has a long stretch of stunning golden sand with crashing waves and lies only a few hundred yards south of Little Beach. Little Beach is separated from neighboring Big Beach by a small and easily climbable lava-flow wall. After carefully scaling the wall, you will have a spectacular view overlooking Little Beach with the Mokolini crater in the distance. Little Beach has a unique character that draws people of all kinds including locals, tourists, nudists, and the hippie culture. Little Beach has a funky vibe and is perfect for picnics, sunbathing, sunsets, bodysurfing and skinny-dipping. On Sunday afternoons step back in time, as a drum circle becomes the main event. Don’t for get to bring your sunscreen and a six-pack.

The Old Shillelagh
Detroit, Michigan
In the heart of Detroit’s Greek Town lies the Old Shillelagh, an Irish bar located one block from the Greek Town Casino. The first level of the Old Shillelagh is a traditional bar with dark lighting, limited seating, popular music, and a few pool tables. The second story is the dictionary definition of a “dive” with a rugged, run down, aged interior with a distinct smell of sweat and beer from the previous night’s show. After climbing a steep flight of stairs, you are tightly seated at plain ordinary picnic tables. You may find yourself asking…What the hell am I doing here? Or…Is this place safe? These fears and apprehensions are quickly washed away by a bowl of salty popcorn and your first pitcher of beer.

Every Friday and Saturday night Black Mist, a three man Irish band packs the upstairs of the Old Shillelagh with a couple hundred thirsty fans. From a small corner stage Black Mist energizes the crowd with witty humor and traditional Irish sing along songs like Black Velvet Band, Give The Women In The Bed More Porter, and Unicorn. Singing with delight, the jovial crowd claps their hands and sways from side to side with the music. Black Mist’s front man Billy Dixon, asks the crowd “Do we have any beer drinkers in the house tonight?”. The crowd quickly responds with cheers of joy. The Guinness drinkers raise their glass mugs into the air and Black Mist plays the next drinking song, Drunken Sailor. You can also expect to hear crowd pleasing cover songs like Piano Man, Volcano, Southern Cross, Brown Eyed Girl, and Sweet Caroline. Seating upstairs begins around 9PM and admission is $4.00. Arrive early to purchase tickets as the seating is limited.

Put-In-Bay
South Bass Island, Ohio
This is one big party on Lake Erie’s South Bass Island. You’ll find beautiful skies, historic buildings, appetizing restaurants, unique taverns and bars including the Roundhouse Bar, Beer Barrel Saloon, Frosty Bar, The Crescent, The Boathouse, The Brewery and more! Full review… soon come.