Tourism & Lifestyle

Local Insights: What It’s Really Like to Live in the Cayman Islands

Renowned for its natural beauty, welcoming community, and appealing tax-free status, the Cayman Islands has long been one of the most sought-after  destinations to live, work, and relax in the Caribbean. With a thriving economy and a flourishing luxury property market, it's no surprise that expats around the globe have long been drawn to Cayman’s sun-kissed shores,  whether they’re seeking...

How to Protect Your Home During a Hurricane in the Cayman Islands

Hurricanes, while not an everyday occurrence in the Cayman Islands, happen about four times a year on average. Most of these storms not only enter the islands' sphere of influence but also make landfall, with only a few turning away beforehand. The hurricane season typically lasts from early June to late November, making it essential for residents to be prepared....

Christmas in Cayman Islands: A Tropical Holiday Dream Come True

Every year, as the winter air grows colder and the holiday season approaches, many individuals and families dream about escaping to the endless summer of a tropical paradise. For those seeking a truly unique Christmas experience, the Cayman Islands offers an enchanting destination that will create precious memories to be treasured forever. Far away from the familiar postcard images of...

Where to Stay on Seven Mile Beach

Gearing up for a great escape to the Cayman Islands? Chances are, you’ve set your sights on spending your holiday somewhere near the sparkling blue waters and powdery white sands of Seven Mile Beach. Situated on the western side of Grand Cayman, Seven Mile Beach is perennially ranked among the best beaches in the world, making it a top attraction...

Cayman Islands join worldwide celebration of historic Platinum Jubilee

Cayman residents and visiting travelers alike are gearing up for what promises to be a spectacular holiday in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on June 3 -- joining the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth countries, and other Overseas Territories in commemorating this historic occasion. To create a four-day weekend, the Queen’s Birthday -- which is a movable public holiday --...

What makes Christmas in the Cayman Islands special?

Whether it’s the festive lights, the scrumptious food, the blissful tropical climate, or the seemingly endless stretches of sand, sea, and sky that continues to allure and enchant even in cooler days of December, nowhere else can you enjoy Christmas with the best of both worlds than in the Cayman Islands. Because of its unique distinction as a tropical wonderland...

Why Cayman should be your “Ever After”

Choosing where to live is one of the greatest freedoms – and challenges – of retirement.When one is no longer tied down to work commitments or raising kids, a natural transition occurs and important choices have to be made to support an impending change of lifestyle. With this in mind, let’s explore some of the top reasons why moving to...

In Cayman with COVID

A dispatch on the current state of affairs! Well here we are, weeks and weeks into the CoronaVirus pandemic that is sweeping the globe and affecting everyone in every corner of the planet. The global economy is shaken and uncertainty as to what the future looks like is something that is weighing heavily on everyone’s mind. Across planet Earth we...

Protecting Yourself (and your Property) from Earthquakes

On January 28th, 2020 a massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake that left the nation’s residents jarred and reeling, rocked the Cayman Islands. Property was damaged (though thankfully no major structures fell), sink holes opened up, infrastructure was affected, and people were – in general – pretty terrified. I myself experienced office walls shaking, geysers spouting wastewater from drains. I immediately began...

Cayman Tourism Reaches New Heights

Well folks, the secret is most definitely out. Cayman is the place to be in the Caribbean. Tourism here has been on an absolute boom as more and more people choose the nation as their preferred vacation destination. Double the numbers The numbers alone reflect this boom in tourism. The amount of stay over tourists visiting the Cayman Islands has...

Caribbean Christmas

It’s the most wonderful time of the year Bobo! Christmas time in the Caribbean is one of the best times of the year to be in the region. Locals and tourists alike celebrate the changing of the season and ring in the New Year in style. Parties, street fairs and revelry abound. As most of the islands have retained some...

Duppies and the Rolling Calf Story

Autumn is Halloween season in many parts of the world and that rings true where I grew up in the Midwestern United States. Kids would dress up and ‘trick or treat’ through the streets in their scariest, spookiest costumes. Ghost stories and tales of hauntings were the order of the day. In honor of this, I have decided to tell...

Shoe Tree in South Sound sparks Debate

Anyone who has lived in the Cayman Islands for any length of time knows that South Sound looks vastly different than it did years ago. Shoe Tree As more and more people flock to our sunny shores, their needs for housing and amenities in close proximity to George Town and the surrounding areas, has pushed development in the area to...

Cruises Come to Cayman Amid Cuba Closure

Well that sure didn’t last long did it… Recently United States President Donald Trump decided to instill a ban on all cruise ship traffic to the communist country of Cuba from the United States. This decision, already in place and being enforced as I pen this, affects hundreds of thousands of cruise ship passengers and effectively decimates the growing Cuban...

Cayman Tourism Reaches an All-Time High in 2019

Article Snapshot In the first three months of 2019, the Cayman Islands saw 145,804 stayover visitors – an 8.67% increase from the same period in 2018. The estimated visitor spend for the first quarter period was $235 million. Cruise ship passengers decreased slightly from 671,935 in the first quarter of 2018 to 641,045 in 2019. March saw the largest amount...

Record-Breaking Increase in Tourism Leads to Controversy Over Airport and Cruise Progress

2018 was a record-breaking year for tourism in the Cayman Islands. (more…)

Beloved Calico Jack’s Leaving 7 Mile Beach

Engineer, businessman and former United States Secretary of Defense Erwin Wilson once said, “The price of progress is trouble, and I must be making a lot of progress.” (more…)

Kaaboo Festival Expected to Make Big Bucks and A Big Splash in Cayman

Organizers and fans alike are very excited about next year’s Kaaboo Festival, what is being billed as the biggest attraction the Cayman Islands has likely ever seen. (more…)

Cayman Islands Kimpton Seafire Resort and Spa Received High Marks

The Cayman Islands newest hotel, The Kimpton Seafire Resort and Spa has recently been awarded the highly coveted AAA (American Automobile Association) Five Diamond Rating. (more…)

The Cayman Islands Prepares For The 2017 Hurricane Season

Meteorologists and climate experts are suggesting this year that a below average hurricane season in the Atlantic will make it less likely that a hurricane will hit the Cayman Islands. (more…)