Staycations

LOCAL WEEKEND DESTINATIONS

GRAND CAYMAN While Cayman’s borders remain closed indefinitely, take advantage of the option to enjoy a relaxing getaway on-Island. Avoid the expense of airfares and quarantine rentals by staying at one of the local resorts or by renting a private beach house. Now is the best time to truly appreciate the traditional serenity of vacationing in Cayman.

Where To Stay Depending on whether you have a single weekend or an entire week to wind down, you do not always have to go overseas to get the relaxing, vacation-esque experience that you are looking for. Luckily, Cayman lends itself to being one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, since there are so many opportunities to enjoy its pristine beaches, food and activities. Accommodation options suit all budgets and preferences, from lower-budget accommodation through Airbnb and local resort deals, to more luxury ‘staycays’ at private villas and five-star hotels.

Staycation - Condo & Villa Rentals For a comprehensive guide to staycations in the Cayman Islands, visit the Cayman Resident website (www.caymanresident. com) for our staycations search tool. Browse through 90+ featured properties and deals, including beachfront villas, private condos and even hotels and resorts. The following rental agents can also help you secure staycation accommodation.

Cayman Villas Tel: (345) 945 4144 or www.caymanvillas.com Email: reservations@caymanvillas.com Cayman Villas has over 90 beachfront condos, cottages and private villas in the picturesque Cayman Islands! They offer a selection of beachfront condos and private villas for short term vacation rentals as well as full concierge services to help you plan. All villas and condos are fully equipped with everything that you Encompass Luxury Rentals Tel: (345) 326 4562 Email: tkline@encompasscayman.com

Grand Cayman Villas & Condos Tel: (345) 946 9524 Email: reservations@grandcaymanvillas.net Offers over 75 villas and 150 condos, plus a concierge service called Silver Thatch Guest Services located on Frank Sound Road.

Ocean Paradise 1234 Rum Point Road, North Side Tel: (345) 924 9249 or (345) 925 3101 Offers five luxury homes on the beach.

The Cottages Tel: (345) 916 4894 Email: stay@thecottagescayman.com

Staycation - Hotels A weekend at one of Grand Cayman’s hotels can feel like a luxury getaway. The Marriott

Beach Resort, The Ritz-Carlton, Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa and The Westin all offer regular resident discounts throughout the year. During Cayman’s border closure, the majority of hotels on-Island slashed their rates even further to attract locals. As tourism suffers worldwide, supporting Cayman’s own leisure industry wherever possible is highly encouraged and very important.

Caribbean Club 871 West Bay Road, Seven Mile Beach Tel: (345) 623 4500 Email: reservations@caribclub.com www.caribclub.com The location, in the heart of the famous Seven Mile Beach, speaks for itself. Caribbean Club offers suites and villas for 2-10 people ranging from one bedroom to 4-bedroom homes. Daily cleaning and a beach attendant, providing towels, and umbrellas are part of the relaxing, luxury hotel atmosphere. Their onsite restaurant LUCA serves lunch and dinner, and also delivers room service as well as delicious Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa 60 Tanager Way, Off West Bay Road, SMB Tel: (345) 746 0000 www.seafireresortandspa.com The Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa is a contemporary paradise elevated 24ft above sea level which features panoramic ocean views, a three part infinity pool, a full-service spa and three restaurants.

Wyndham Reef Resort 2221 Queens Highway, East End Tel: (345) 640 3100 A family-friendly resort located on the beach and a popular staycation spot for residents. Dip into the crystal clear waters, one of the multiple pools available or relax in the spa. Guests can also enjoy tennis, eat at one of their two restaurants or the café.

Pet-Friendly Staycations If you are concerned about arrangements for your pets whilst you are planning a staycation, why not bring your pet with you? Turn to our Pets chapter for some petfriendly staycation options.

Sights & Activities Grand Cayman is teeming with activities that allow you to enjoy all of the natural beauty the Island has to offer. The worldfamous Stingray City is an absolute mustdo for any resident or visitor to Cayman and is often described as the experience of a lifetime. Stingray City is home to several friendly Southern Stingrays that you can touch and swim with. To book a tour and make a day of it out on the water, turn to our Boating chapter. Cayman also has a thriving diving community, see our Diving chapter for more details. Cayman’s largest land-based attraction, Cayman Turtle Centre (Tel: (345) 949 3894), hosts more than 500,000 visitors each year. See turtles’ new hatchlings (when in season) right up to turtles weighing more than 500lb. Then head to the touch tanks and wading pool for a more personal experience. (SEE AD PAGES 410 & 422) Take a trip through history at Pedro