Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort

Experience the perfect Caribbean getaway at the Grand Cayman Marriot Beach Resort, with its 295 spacious rooms, each with a private balcony. Indulge in a spa treatment, enjoy an intimate dinner at any of the 4 oceanfront restaurants, or just spend some quiet time in their turtle lagoon, you’ll discover what paradise is at the Grand Cayman Marrior Beach Resort, perfectly located right on the famous Seven Mile Beach.

Sunshine Suites Resort

Enjoy your stay at the Sunshine Suites Resort, a cute little budget boutique resort which has won numerous awards. Each suite comes equipped with fridge, microwave, toaster, and a complete set of cookware/dishes. Located next door to the Ritz Carlton resort, North Sound Golf Course, and only a few steps away from the famous Seven Mile Beach.

Grand Cayman Beach Suites

Named in Frommers Top 25 luxury hotels in the Caribbean, and voted the #1 luxury hotel in the Cayman Islands by Expedia, this beach resort is the finest the Caymans has to offer.

Comfort Suites Cayman Islands

Ideal for groups, families, and long term guests, the Comfort Suites Cayman Islands offers everything that would be expected from a Caribbean resort. All suites come equipped with a kitchenette, al breakfast is provided every morning.

Cobalt Coast Dive Resort

This secluded little resort located on the Northwest shore of Grand Cayman provides guests with a quiet and intimate vacation setting. Snorkeling and Diving enthusiasts will definitely want to experience Grand Cayman’s famous North Wall, while other guests can visit nearby attractions like the Cayman Island Turtle Farm.

The Reef Resort

The motto of this resort is “simply relaxation”, and they intend to follow through on that promise. Located on the east end of the island away from the crowds, The Reef Resort provides many different ammenities to make your stay enjoyable. You can enjoy a soothing massage at their full service spa, before stopping for a drink at the Rusty Pelican, and finally enjoying a nice meal at the Pelican’s Reef.

Westin Casuarina Resort Grand Cayman

The Westin Casuarina Resort Grand Cayman is located on Seven Mile Beach, and boasts a spectacular array of features for guests. From luxurious guest oroms, to a swim up pool bar, lush tropical gardens, 7 different restaurants and lounges, and an 18 hole golf course nearby.

Compass Point Dive Resort

The perfect resort for diving and snorkeling enthusiasts, the Compass Point Dive Resort is located on the east end of Grand Cayman, reknowned for it’s incredible reefs and diving spots. The resort boasts custom built diving boats just steps away from your room, and experienced and trained diving staff on hand at all times.

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HISTORY AND CULTURE

This British Overseas Territory consists of three islands – Grand Cayman, smaller Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman. Christopher Columbus explored the Cayman Islands in 1503 and called them Las Tortugas after seeing so many turtles in the surrounding waters. The islands were later renamed Cayman, which is the Carib word for the marine crocodile that once lived here.

England took charge of the Caymans, along with Jamaica, in 1670, and a variety of people settled on the islands: emigrants from Europe, refugees from the Spanish Inquisition, deserters from Oliver Cromwell’s army in Jamaica, and slaves. Famous pirates such as Blackbeard and Sir Henry Morgan also settled here, using the islands’ caves and coves as hideouts.

Today tourism and finance dominate the economy, and Caymanians enjoy the highest living standard in the Caribbean. Most Caymanians are of African and British descent (or mixed) and live in Grand Cayman, the largest island of the Caymans.

SIGHTS

- Grand Cayman

In Boatswain’s Beach, discover an important variety of animals, such as iguanas, turtles, birds, butterflies, and invertebrates like crabs and starfish.

The Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park covers 65 acres and is home to 2000 species of indigenous and nonindigenous plants.

Built in 1780 by William Eden, owner of a plantation, Pedro St. James Castle is the Caymans’ oldest surviving architecture and one of the most historically significant buildings on the islands.

- Cayman Brac

The oldest museum is Cayman Brac Museum. This historic site has a collection of tools and instrument used by previous generations of Brackers.

The Parrot Preserve is home to a wide range of indigenous birds, including the endangered Cayman Brac parrot.

- Little Cayman

Discover Little Cayman’s history at the Little Cayman Museum, which has a collection of relics and artefacts.

Observe the red-footed boobies at the Little Cayman National Trust.

Learn more about Little Cayman’s biodiversity at the Little Cayman Research Center.

BEACHES

The best beach on Grand Cayman is Seven Mile Beach, but Barkers, Rum Point, and Smith’s Cove are also excellent. The beaches on Cayman Brac’s north coast are ideal spot for snorkelers. Little Cayman also has its share of good beaches, including Owen Island and Point o’ Sand.

ACTIVITIES

Imagine the crystal-clear waters, simply breathtaking coral reefs, and exotic marine life that makes the Caymans one of the Caribbean’s top dive destinations. The best dive site is Bloody Bay Wall, off the coast of Little Cayman, but there are many good diving opportunities on Grand Cayman as well.

Petting and feeding the exotic marine creatures of Stingray City or Stingray Sandbar – the most popular snorkelling destination – is an exciting experience.

If you enjoy sport fishing, you can charter a boat and head out to search for blue marlin, yellow- and blackfin tuna, dolphinfish, and bonefish.

Land-based activities include golfing, hiking, horseback riding, spelunking and even skating and skateboarding. Climbing the Brac’s limestone bluff is a highlight.

Many of Cayman Islands’ best sights are hidden under the waves, and semisubmersible tours of the bay allow you to see these wonders without getting yourself wet.

Grand Cayman’s famous Seven Mile Beach is a fine 6 ½-mile-long (10-km-long) stretch of white sand.

Grand Cayman also has many interesting historical sights, natural attractions and plenty of shopping opportunities.

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