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Ocean and Beach Quotes that Inspire Us All

Every once in a while we need a little extra inspiration. A simple trip to the beach is our cure-all here on the island: Sinking our toes in the soft sand, listening to the gentle cadence of the waves, letting the sun kiss our skin...Read more
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10 Grand Cayman Sunsets—Absolutely Stunning

I see beautiful sunset after beautiful sunset here on Grand Cayman island, so I thought I’d share some of my favorites with you. Few words are needed for this post. Simply let your eyes feast in the wonder! Thank you to guest, Jason Hawk, for...Read more
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Cayman Cookout 2015: And There was Wine, Too!

If you’ve read the previous blog post about the Cayman Cookout by my friend Kay then you know that the Cayman Cookout was a huge success last weekend. It was an absolutely incredible event! In addition to culinary events, I attended the annual Wine Fair...Read more
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Geography 101: Grand Cayman Districts, Towns & Beaches

Before you vacation in Grand Cayman make sure to familiarize yourself with the island. Your trip will be much more fulfilling when you have some context and sense of place. Grand Cayman (the island we’re on) is the largest of the three islands that make...Read more
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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like a Cayman Christmas!

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas here in Grand Cayman! Christmas lights, holiday concerts, shopping and more are taking place across the island as Caymanians and Christmas vacationers alike are anticipating the big day. Santa Spottings on Grand Cayman Santa arrived by plane...Read more
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An Expedition to Rum Point

After a few days on Grand Cayman, my friend Aimee and I got up the courage to announce that we were going to drive around the island to Rum Point. It took courage for us because we weren’t used to driving on the “other” side...Read more
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The Pool of Tranquility

They should call the pool at Christopher Columbus Condos, The Pool of Tranquility. After a morning of island outings I decided to pay it a visit. I loaded up my tote with the usual: sunscreen, reading materials, water and snacks and headed for their gorgeous,...Read more
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Little Turtle Miracles on Christopher Columbus Beach

The months of May to November are turtle nesting season here in Grand Cayman. Sea turtles, a symbol of national pride in Cayman, were once abundant here and have since become an endangered species. The average number of nests found during a season is 43...Read more
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Courtney’s Island Produce Stand

Today, we met a roadside produce salesman named Courtney. We were on our way back from the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, and his stand was on a remote, rural stretch of road between Bodden Town and George Town. We came around a curve, and...Read more
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