CAYMAN ISLANDS ARE ROLLING OUT THE RED CARPET FOR A WINTER GETAWAY
Swap the Winter Blues for a Sunny Vacation in the Cayman Islands
GRAND CAYMAN: Dec. 2021 – Welcoming with a big dose of Vitamin Sea, Cayman Islands are inviting travelers to experience a bucket list of experiences from diving, paddleboard yoga, and horseback riding on the beach to swimming with the stingrays, sampling signature dishes prepared by celebrity chefs, and stays in seaside resorts and hotels. To plan your adventure, here is a list of the unmissable experiences that will inspire travel in 2022.
Swim with Stingrays
There’s nothing quite like a close encounter with these incredible marine creatures. One of the Cayman Islands’ most iconic attractions, Stingray City is a group of sandbars located a short boat journey from Seven Mile Beach. Visitors can interact directly with the majestic resident Southern Atlantic stingrays congregating on this sandy outpost.
Swim with horses along the deserted shores of a National Park
With trails navigating stretches of white, sandy beaches bordering crystalline turquoise water, horseback riding in Grand Cayman is truly an unforgettable experience. Take a gentle walk on horseback alongside beautiful beaches, down quiet roads, and even out into the shallows for a refreshing bareback riding dip in the sea. Riding is available in West Bay, George Town, and North Side. http://ponies.ky/
Climb the sheer limestone rise of the Bluff
The highest point on Grand Cayman is just 24m above sea level so for views from a loftier height, head to the rugged sister island of Cayman Brac. This is the second-largest of the Cayman Islands and Brac is the Gaelic word for bluff – a fitting name for an island dominated by a cliff that rises with sheer vertical walls to nearly 150 feet.
Dive the Bloody Bay Wall
Little Cayman sits close to the Cayman Trench — the deepest point in the Caribbean — and is the location of Bloody Bay Marine Park. One of the most sought-after dive spots in the Caribbean, divers will be treated to a mesmerizing display of mustard-yellow tube sponges, deep red corals, and mini, purple-veined trees swaying in the water, all of which fall off to reveal the huge, deep void and marine life below. https://www.southerncrossclub.com/diving/
Eat your way across the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean
The Cayman Islands is known for its varied gastronomic scene, with over 200 restaurants ranging from beachside fare to fine dining. The destination is home to an extraordinary variety of chef talent and extensive ‘farm-to-table’ and ‘ocean-to-table’ movements championing the use of fresh, locally sourced ingredients. For visitors eager to explore the local flavors and cuisine of the Cayman Islands, Prime Food Tours, created by Local Chef Dylan Benoit, offers several off-the-beaten-path experiences. https://www.foodtours.ky/
Paddleboard Yoga
There is something revitalizing about sea air and sunshine — which perhaps explains why people have traveled to the seashore in pursuit of wellness since antiquity. It’s a tradition that continues to this day in the Cayman Islands. What sets the destination apart goes beyond its beautiful beaches and crystal-clear waters — it is truly a place that will allow you to pamper your body, relax your mind and soothe your soul. From massages to meditation, the Cayman Islands experience is one of relaxation in its purest, most refined form. www.vitaminseacayman.com/
Kayaking in Bioluminescent Bay
Paddle through a sea of iridescent, blue-green stars shining in the pitch-black ocean. There are only a handful of destinations where you can experience the Bioluminescence phenomenon and the Cayman Islands is one of them. https://caymankayaks.com/
Nature Therapy with the Cayman Islands’ famous endangered species
Spend a morning strolling through Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, a traditional Caymanian garden filled with flora and fauna including the giant blue iguanas. So named for their striking color (which gets even brighter during mating season) blue iguanas are Grand Cayman’s largest endemic species. http://www.botanic-park.ky/ Visitors to Little Cayman should head to Booby Pond to discover world-renowned flora and fauna up close. Covering over 300 acres, visitors can enjoy access to a large observation gallery that overlooks the unspoiled terrain. https://nationaltrust.org.ky/our-work/environmental/booby-pond-nature-reserve/
To discover more about the Cayman Islands and the unforgettable experiences waiting to be discovered, visit: www.visitcaymanislands.com/en-gb
Entry requirements: https://www.visitcaymanislands.com/en-ca/travel-requirements
