Each November, Grand Cayman Island transforms itself into a 17th century pirate encampment as it celebrates the island's heritage of pirate legends and lore. The festivities at the 11-day Pirates Week event include mock "invasions," parades, costume contests, food and drink specials at local restaurants and treasure hunts. About Pirates Week ...

• by: Dan
• February 8th, 2016

Grand Cayman Island boasts a colorful history, but perhaps the most infamous event occurred in the wee hours of the morning on February 8th, 1794. The Wreck of the Ten Sail refers to a convoy of ten ships that were lost when they crashed upon the rocky reef on the east end of the island. The convoy consisted of six merchant ships sailing from Ja...

• by: Dan
• February 1st, 2016

Getting married along the turquoise water and soft white sand of a Caribbean beach is the stuff about which fantasies are made. However, a destination wedding offers a number of advantages. It helps to keep your wedding small and personal. Your close friends and family get to share your beautiful wedding with you in a place they may not have visite...

• by: Dan
• January 25th, 2016

Sure, you go to Grand Cayman Island for lots of great reasons, to lounge on the warm and lovely white sand beaches, swim, snorkel, fish, and boat in the crystal clear blue waters, relax in the luxurious resorts and hotels, and enjoy the native flora, fauna, and culture. Not to mention the vibrant night life. But if you’re like most people, vis...

• by: Dan
• January 18th, 2016

Who They Are Too unique and intelligent to qualify as mere things, the Grand Cayman Island's Blue Iguanas are fascinating. Even for the Caribbean -- where bright colored flowers, fish, reptiles and birds are almost common-place, -- the Blue Iguana is a distinct species. With metallic blue skin and thorny dorsal spines, the five-foot lizard has a f...

• by: Dan
• January 12th, 2016