Today we are Caymanians!
By: Christie Causey
Today I wanted to share with you one of my favorite destinations… The Cayman Islands! There are three islands, Grand Cayman and two other smaller islands, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. The Caymans are a British territory, so their native language is English and its shortest distance from the United States is 1505 miles. It is a vacation paradise, and I loved vacationing here in the summers with my family!
The Capital, Georgetown is located on Grand Cayman and is a port for several of the major cruise lines, as well as the British Royal Navy. It offers elegant dining, upscale duty- free shopping, and native vendors and craftsman. Its a short bus ride from most of the resorts.
Grand Cayman is home to Seven Mile Beach, a beautiful award winning, crescent shaped beach with white sand and azure blue water! If you looking for rest and relaxation, you've come to the right place. This beach is a tropical paradise! Seven Mile is host to the Ritz Carlton, Westin, and Marriott resorts, along with several other smaller properties and a plethora of villa rentals.
If you're looking for something to do... the North Sound features Stingray City. Jump on a snorkel charter and venture out where you can be up close and personal with beautiful stingrays. There are plenty of local tour operators you can arrange this adventure with, some of which can be found in the lobby areas of the larger resorts. If you want to do a little sight seeing, check out Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park or The Turtle Centre. You can see the famous Blue Iguanas or learn about the history of the sea turtles and the ongoing conservation efforts to help save them.
Grand Cayman is also one of the top destinations for scuba diving, with over 365 sights marked with moorings and over 40 operators, they can satisfy any divers thirst for adventure! You can dive the wall or explore the reef beachside. The visibility is some of the best and makes the diving experience phenomenal for even the most novice scuba enthusiast. Its absolutely amazing to see the reef and all the creatures that call it home!
The culinary experiences are 5 - star no matter where you turn. Freshly caught fish and locally sourced ingredients are just two of the reasons they are known as the “Culinary capital of the world!” There are so many favorites that I love to recommend: The Cracked Conch, Luca, Ragazzi, and of course The Wharf… you have to feed the tarpon!
Be sure and check out: www.explorecayman.com for all the up-to-date dining information on the island during your stay.
I cannot say enough great things about Grand Cayman. This island has always been a family favorite and I love being able to share everything this island has to offer with my clients. Do yourself a favor, book your next vacation to Grand Cayman. You won’t regret it!