Tourism & Lifestyle

Cayman Culture

The Arts are alive and doing well in the Cayman Islands! Cayman Luxury Property Group are very excited to be a part of helping to ensure Cayman's arts and treasures are available for future generations to come and are pleased to be sponsoring the Cayman National Cultural Foundation website! What's happening at the Cayman National Cultural Foundation? The list is...

World’s Friendliest Country – the Cayman Islands

It's no surprise to us that the Cayman Islands have been named the Friendliest Country in the World in a report by Forbes magazine.  Forbes analyzed  an HSBC survey of expats who ranked the Cayman Islands friendliest in the world over Australia, the UK... (more…)

The Holiday Season Cayman Style

Imagine wiggling your toes in the pure white sandy beach that only Cayman can offer. Imagine looking out your sliding doors in the evening to the glistening waters of the Caribbean Sea dotted by the twinkling Christmas lights scattered along the coastline. All the while listening to the soothing sounds of lapping waves right from your door. Tranquil beauty at...

Cayman’s Duty Free Shopping

Duty Free Shopping in Cayman is sure to be paramount on your list of things to do during your stay with us. There are so many shops, so much to see spanning downtown GeorgeTown to Seven Mile Beach. Careful planning can make this day trip a grand adventure for one and all. The opportunities are endless; from fine china and...

Pirates Week 2012 the National Festival of the Cayman Islands

What's that I see on the horizon? Coming back to the islands for the 35th time is Pirates Week 2012! Pirates Week begins Thursday November 8th and ends Sunday the 18th. It is chock full of fun pirate-themed events from the 5k Sea Swim to the District Heritage Days to the Miss Festival Queen Competition. The festival starts off on...

Bicycling through Barkers

We went bicycling this morning with a friend through Barkers, the undeveloped area of the northeast tip of West Bay. It was actually a dog outing since the dogs are a good bit faster than we are, we find bicycling gives them better exercise than walking. Barkers is... (more…)

Local Produce

We were shopping for a weekend BBQ recently and were glad to be able to pick up local limes at the grocery store. Local produce is a treat - fresh, distinctively flavored and healthy. The large grocery stores have been carrying imported organic produce for some time. We are now seeing more local produce in the mix. Callaloo, bread fruit,...

The Ogier Art Awards

Recently the Cayman National Gallery www.nationalgallery.org.ky and Ogier law firm co-sponsored the Ogier Art Awards. We visited the purpose-built gallery at Camana Bay to see this year's entries and were impressed with the range of pieces.We wandered the aisles of hanging art, noticing familiar names of long-time artists and names from newer artists emerging on the local art scene. We...

How to Be Prepared for Hurricane Season 2012

As Tropical Storm Ernesto moves south of Grand Cayman today, Friday marked the first meeting of the governments National Hazard Management Council for the 2012 Hurricane Season. As of today, Monday, the Cayman Islands are no longer under Tropical Storm Watch - BUT be PREPARED! Hurricane Season runs from June through November. hurricane "must-do" list(s) should be reviewed and posted...

A Day without Power

One day last week we were hit with a power outage. Our lights went out at approximately 6am. Brown outs happen occasionally, especially during the summer months, so we expected the lights back on in a few minutes. Coffee grounds already... (more…)

How to do Cayman “Cottage Style”

Cottage in the Cayman Islands you ask? Oh yes! Nestled in the exclusive community of Cayman Kai you'll find "Hummingbird" a lovely Cayman cottage in the tranquil surrounds only paradise can offer. Full of beauty and offering views of the North Sound & Caribbean Sea, Hummingbird will have you pulling up your boat in her very own concrete boat slip...

Big town, small town

Small in size yet big on standard of living. Cayman combines many of the best features of both large city and small town. Actually, there no cities proper on any of the three islands, only neighborhoods and communities. Yet there are numerous big city advantages. For example, Cayman has... (more…)

Cayman Top 10 “Must Do’s”

1 Cayman has been blessed with the pristine beauty of Seven Mile Beach, Relax & Enjoy! 2 Be sure to take a trip “Down Under” & experience Diving like never before in the Cayman Islands. Capture incredible photos, and explore the many dive sites with any one of our dive operators. The undersea life of the Caymans is world renown,...

A (holi)day in Cayman

As a British Overseas Territory, Cayman celebrates many UK holidays. Today, we are celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. As an official public holiday, this means that many businesses are closed or on reduced hours. Cayman prides itself... (more…)

Indoor Lighting

Whether functional or decorative, lighting can make or break the appeal and usability of a room. Cayman’s natural sunlight is taken into account by most builders, so rooms with windows often have ample daytime lighting. But many other situations... (more…)

Furnishings

A strong and vibrant real estate industry requires a broad range of ancillary services. Home décor and furnishings is one of the retail businesses that supports and is supported by real estate. Grand Cayman has numerous furniture and home décor... (more…)

Quiet Hurricane Season Predicted for 2012

The official start of the hurricane season (June1) is still a couple of months away. But we are glad to hear the predicition that this year's forecast is for a quiet season. The experts at Colorado Statue University (ironically, this inland institution is. among the leading forecasters) are predicting only 2 major hurricanes of 111+ mph winds for the Caribbean....

Cayman’s Premier festival…Pirates Week 2011

Pirates Week 2011 is the National Festival of the Cayman Islands! 10 Days of Heritage, Local Food, Crafts, Competitions, Street Dances and so much more! This festival is the kick-off for Cayman Islands high season leading up to Thanksgiving & Christmas bringing tourists from all parts of the world! Pirates Week takes place every November and is one of the...

Camana Bay wins Travel Weekly award

Camana Bay has this week won the Travel Weekly Magellan Award 2011 in the category of Caribbean - Overall Destinations – Best Waterfront Development. Camana Bay, a mixed commercial and residential development, is a stunning example of New Urbanism planning. The property stretches from Seven Mile Beach across the West Bay... (more…)

Tip-top Home Decor for the Techie

It is impossible to imagine how it is to live without modern technology as our Mac, Wii, Kindle, iPad, plasma TV sets and hi-fi audio systems are taking over our lives. Modern technology is an important part of our careers, daily routines and leisure. You can even incorporate sleek high-tech gadgets into your home's interior decoration... (more…)