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Birds Unique to the Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands has 17 unique bird sub-species that are endemic to the islands. Meaning these birds can only be found in the Cayman Islands and no where else in the world! While there are no endemic bird species in the Cayman Islands anymore, the...Read more
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How to Capture Beach Photos You’ll Love Forever

Most likely your favorite mementos from vacations are your photos and the memories that go with them. Photos are incredible memory joggers, and can put you right back in those blissful moments away from the every day grind. Photos you take in Grand Cayman can...Read more
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14 Fish You May See While Snorkeling or Diving

There are approximately 1,000 species of fish swimming around in the Caribbean Sea, and diving and snorkeling in Grand Cayman gives you the opportunity to swim with some of these beautiful creatures. Below we’ve identified 10 fish that our guests and condo owners have recently...Read more
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Meet Rita Bush of Rita’s Cab Service

Rita Bush of Rita’s Cab Service has been working in the Cayman hospitality industry for the past 47 years, and has been an adored taxi driver on the island for the last 17 years. She started her first resort job on January 12th, 1968 at...Read more
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The Enchanting Fisherman

While the beachfront at Christopher Columbus Condos is private, the immediate shoreline is a public corridor for anyone who wishes to take a stroll along Seven Mile Beach. Since Christopher Columbus Condos is on the northern (quieter) side of Seven Mile Beach there is less...Read more
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11 of Grand Cayman’s Best Kept Secrets

We asked our owners to give us some inside tips on Grand Cayman. They shared everything from their favorite quiet spots on the island to tips for making your vacation activities more convenient. Many of these tips aren’t widely publicized and can sometimes be overlooked...Read more
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Cell Phone Options for Visitors to Grand Cayman Island

Options with Your Own Phone When traveling to a foreign country, I always get a little nervous about whether or not my phone will work and if so how much it will cost to use abroad. I’ve heard enough crazy phone bill stories and had...Read more
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Advice for Renting a Car in Grand Cayman

To Rent or Not to Rent Christopher Columbus Condos has many guests that call and ask whether it’s necessary to rent a car for their stay, and where the best places are to rent them on the island. It’s not a complete necessity to rent...Read more
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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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