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Pirates Week: The Biggest Thrill in the Seven Sea

Ahoy mateys! It’s almost time for one of our favorite events of the year: Pirates Week. This unique, fun-filled festival is coming back to Grand Cayman November 8-16, and we couldn’t be more excited! Get ready to experience a family-friendly tradition full of spectacle, delicious...Read more
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Botanic Park’s John Lawrus Encourages Us to Take a Break and Enjoy Nature

Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park , located on the island’s north side, combines two of our very favorite things about Cayman—incredible natural beauty and rich history! John Lawrus is the General Manager of Botanic Park, and we recently had the honor of taking a tour...Read more
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The National Trust for the Cayman Islands: Protecting and Preserving Culture and Wildlife

We can all agree that Cayman is a beautiful island with so much history and such amazing sights and wildlife. The National Trust for the Cayman Islands was established to make sure none of that is lost. Founded in 1987, its mission is, “To preserve...Read more
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Sunday Mass in the Cayman Islands

In the spirit of Easter, we are excited to introduce our guest blogger for this month, Claire Moore, who recently attended Mass at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church in West Bay. Claire shares her wonderful experience worshiping while on vacation in Cayman below! During my...Read more
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Tom Watling Shares the Beauty and Wonder of Bioluminescent Bay

Did you know that Grand Cayman is home to one of only a handful of bioluminescent bays in the world? Bioluminescence is a fancy name for “light-up” creatures like fireflies, glow worms, and jellyfish. In Cayman, tiny light-up creatures live in the waters off the...Read more
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This “Explorer Passport” is Like a Scavenger Hunt of Cayman!

I was so excited when I first heard about the “Explorer Passport” created by the National Trust for the Cayman Islands. I’ve been visiting Cayman for about 5 years, and was surprised to discover that I’d been to less than half of the places included...Read more
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She Wants to Keep Cayman Unique

Ann Stafford loves natural history. Fortunately for us, she also loves sharing facts about natural history with others. We first came across Ann when we discovered her blog CaymAN Nature (she is quick to point out her name in the middle of the two words)...Read more
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Find Your Center at These Island Yoga Studios

If you’re looking to keep up your workout routine while in Cayman, want to jumpstart a relaxation habit you can take back home with you, or just want to try something new, there are a few fantastic yoga studios on island I would highly recommend...Read more
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Passionate About Paddleboarding

Oct 31 2018 - 12:00am
It’s no surprise that Grand Cayman offers many water-based sporting activities for anyone looking to have an ocean adventure. However, for repeat guest Susan Corbitt and her husband, paddle boarding is so much more than a sport. It has served as a source of tranquility,...Read more
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The “Fruits” of 7 Cayman Trees

Learning about other cultures is a fascinating journey, and Cayman culture is worth the exploration. Take some time to see if you can find the following trees of cultural significance to the Cayman Islands and their products on your next trip to the island. (Make...Read more
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