Travel Tips

I just returned from my 9 day adventure on Grand Cayman Island while staying at a beachfront home I have access to and this trip was my best yet to this marvelous Caribbean paradise.

The timing of my trip was good for great, warm, (90%) sunny weather, clear waters and it was it was in between major festivals so there was not the throngs of people everywhere. Evidence of the global economic downtown was noticeable however as some businesses closed early and some were near vacant when they should have been active.

Some of my activities were new and some were renewed...but all were fun. Highlights included:

Margaritaville on three different locations (but I did not so the slide)
Stingray City boat and snorkel trip
Lunch and Dinner at Over the Edge restaurant on North Side
A day at Morritt's Resort on East End
Doing the Blow Hole late one night after dinner @ Portofino's on the East End
Two days at Rum Point and Kaibo Yacht Club
BBQ'ing fresh lobsters
Spending a day on 7 Mile Beach at the Ritz Carlton & then shopping along the luxury trail
A great 1st night dinner at the LightHouse Restaurant and enjoying the beignets again
Touring the West Bay including Hell, Conch Point,
Snorkeling and just spending time in the water and exploring the land of iguanas
Meeting with locals and learning about lesser-known treats like Roland's Gardens

The only downside to the whole trip was missing an impromptu 1 hour concert by Jimmy himself at Margaritaville in downtown George Town on Thursday. I had heard that he was scheduled to come to the Caymans the week I was there but staff at Margaritaville did not know exactly when he would be playing. That, an having my return flight home cancelled without notice so instead of a 5 hour doorstep to doorstep flight home I had a 10 hour experience. Oh well.

I've been to the Caymans probably 8-10 times but this was special trip as it was with long time friends and the conclusion to spending a New Years' celebration together.

I'll be uploading some photos with some of the highlights and now I need to finalize plans for my upcoming trip to South Africa. :-)

In the meantime, everyone take care, travel safe and have safe fun! Cheers,

Ann, The TravelSlut