holiday island getaway
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The Cayman Islands’ warmth and hospitality
continues to draw visitors to its shores for a
distinctive Caribbean escape.
W
hether it’s spending the
day relaxing on the pristine
white sand beaches, exploring the natural beauty or indulging
in the unparalleled culinary culture,
there is an activity for every traveler in
the Cayman Islands. With an average
year round temperature of 80 degrees,
it is no wonder that two million tourists a year seek the sun, waters and
beauty of the Cayman Islands.
Just an hour from Miami, the
Cayman Islands is made up of three islands - Grand Cayman, Little Cayman,
and Cayman Brac. For those seeking a
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relaxing and restorative vacation, the
Cayman Islands provides the ultimate
escape. Unplug on Cayman Brac while
exploring the untouched beauty of
the island or explore the renowned
underwater scenery with Little Cayman’s exceptional dive offerings.
Culture-rich Grand Cayman is the
perfect destination for food enthusiasts with more than 200 restaurants
ranging from casual beachside grills
to fine dining. Frequently regarded
as the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean, Caymanian cuisine has evolved
to reflect the influence of the varied
cultural backgrounds of the islands’
inhabitants. One of the major cultural melting pots of the Caribbean,
Grand Cayman offers a variety of cuisine options, from Seafood, Italian
and New World to Asian, French and
Indian. Cayman’s culinary diversity
has drawn internationally-renowned
chefs to the Cayman Islands, with restaurants from Eric Ripert, Dean Max
and Michael Schwartz, among others.
The highlight of the winter season in the Cayman Islands is the
annual Cayman Cookout. Each year,
acclaimed chefs, wine connoisseurs
and spirits enthusiasts gather for a
weekend-long celebration of food,
wine and Cayman. Hosted by Chef
Eric Ripert of the acclaimed Le Bernardin and Blue by Eric Ripert at The
Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, Cayman Cookout indulges guests in food