A Grand ESCAPE

Checking into the Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa.

BY AMY ROBERTS

IF you’re a discerning nomad, get ready to be swathed in nextlevel service and luxury. When staying at Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa, every whim or desire is carefully catered to. The property’s pinch-me locale along Seven Mile Beach hosts unrivaled enticements. Here’s a sneak peek.

BY THE BOOK

If a master mixologist and a seasoned bibliophile were tasked with concepting a boldly unprecedented new business, they’d likely end up with something like Library by the Sea. This fully immersive cocktail experience encourages guests to read between the wines by offering narrative-driven specialty drinks paired with the characters, experiences, and plot twists of some of the world’s most celebrated pieces of literature. Shelves are adorned with vintage spirits displayed with notable first-edition novels, many signed by their famous authors — Ernest Hemingway, Edgar Allen Poe, and Maya Angelou.

The drink menu falls somewhere between science lab and storytelling festival, with rotary evaporators, refrigerated centrifuges, and sous vides used to craft the perfect complement to supporting prose.

Celebrated Sea Food

With the influence of roughly 150 nationalities and well over half a million visitors each year — many hailing from the world’s top foodie destinations — it’s little wonder Grand Cayman is lauded by gourmands as the culinary capital of the Caribbean. With such a vibrant food scene, it can be difficult to standout. Kimpton Seafire manages to do just that. Seafire’s signature restaurant, Ave, marries Mediterranean and Caribbean flavors. Ave is a beachside breakfast bistro by day, upscale epicurean establishment by night. Meanwhile, the resort’s centerpiece restaurant, Avecita, is located inside Ave and offers Spanishstyle plates served family style. For the ultimate beachside vibe, Coccoloba pays homage to Mexican street food while proclaiming to serve the best piña colada on the island.

Seaside Serenity

While it might be difficult to find anything calmer than the gemstone-colored waters that border Kimpton Seafire, The SPA at Seafire is a worthy competitor. Boasting 8,500 square feet, dozens of pampering treatments, and the island’s only Hammam, holistic wellness is a top priority. For those who need more convincing, consider the annual Seafire Wellness Festival. Held every summer, this weeklong event features seminars and classes led by world-renowned health, fitness, and wellness experts, along with farm-to-table culinary experiences and indulgent relaxation.