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Celebrity Apex Cruise: Days 4 to 7 - Belize, Cozumel, Grand Cayman and a day at sea

By Michael Edwards on Feb 27, 2023 in Belize, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Central America, Cruises & Boat Travel, Featured, Mexico, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel

For most guests it seemed only hours since Celebrity Apex had sailed from Fort Lauderdale. First we had docked at Key West for an introduction to one of the USA’s wackiest cities. Then, we had cruised west across the Caribbean.

Luxury travel news this week

By Paul Johnson on Dec 08, 2019 in Accommodation, Asia, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Featured, Hotels, Japan, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to

Magic in the Cayman Islands

By Nicholas Dean on Sep 13, 2019 in Attractions, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Going Out, Regions

With shimmering turquoise waters and vibrant coral reefs, the Cayman Islands are renowned as a natural playground and yachting haven. The three islands of Grand Cayman, Little Cayman and Cayman Brac, all within easy cruising distance, are filled with wonderful attractions such as Seven Mile Beach, Boatswain’s Beach turtle farm and Queen Elizabeth II Botanic

5 Caribbean islands for a wellness getaway

By Tom Marchant on May 12, 2018 in Aruba, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Regions, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Turks and Caicos

Avoid the wellness crowds in Bali and opt for sun salutes on the white sands of The Caribbean instead; these five isles can more than deliver. Already synonymous with laid-back lifestyle, good vibes and barefoot luxury, The Caribbean has come a long way in terms of clean cuisine and holistic activities, complete with an array

Top 10 diving sites in the Caribbean

By Spencer Groves on Jul 24, 2017 in Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Grenada, Mexico, North America, Regions, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago

The Caribbean has long attracted holiday-makers with its white sandy beaches, swaying palms, and turquoise waters. And whilst the ocean vistas create postcard-perfect scenes from the shore, under the surface it’s home to a dazzling array of fish and coral, making it a paradise for scuba divers. Here’s our list of the top 10 undersea

Top 5 family-fun activities in the Cayman Islands

By Carl Sputh on Apr 28, 2015 in Attractions, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Family Travel, Going Out, Regions, Speciality Travel

A sailing adventures to the exciting Cayman Islands is sure to have kids twitching in their seats. This natural adventure playground is the perfect place for running wild, discovering the sights and sounds of nature and playing pirates. Adults will adore the chance to bask in rich exotic dining, laze on sun drenched shores and explore the

The top 5 restaurants in Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman

By Parul Lahoti on May 18, 2014 in Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants

Aside from pristine white sand beaches, and near-perfect weather all year round, Grand Cayman is home to some culinary greats. In fact, the Caribbean Island is home to the famous “Cayman Cookout”, hosted by Eric Ripert himself, which is a wonderful food and wine weekend extravaganza. Even if you can’t make it for the cookout,

The 10 most exotic scuba diving destinations in the world

By Pierre Fortier on Jan 30, 2014 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Attractions, Australia, Belize, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Central America, Egypt, Europe, Going Out, Iceland, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, Mexico, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Western Europe, Worldwide

There’s nothing quite like the scuba dive – you glide downward into what just might as well be another world, and in many ways is. You see things that are impossible anywhere else. It’s a passion that has to be lived to be fully understood. Here’s a look at 10 of the top places in

5 great places for snorkelling and diving in the Western Caribbean

By Michael Wilson on Jan 09, 2014 in Adventure Travel, Belize, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Central America, Florida, Honduras, Leisure Travel, Mexico, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

Its Caribbean cruising season and what better time to look at the finest destinations this beautiful region has to offer for underwater exploration. The Caribbean offers some of the most relaxing and indulgent holiday experiences imaginable but when you feel like getting up from your sun lounger and trying something a little more active, the

Kitesurf Cayman: boarding at Barkers

By Harriet Dedman on Jan 04, 2013 in Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel

It is 10.30am in Grand Cayman, and against the backdrop of sun and sand: the palm trees are starting to sashay in the fresh sea breeze. We are sitting on the glorious sands of Cayman ‘Grand Central’; the titularly boastful “Seven Mile Beach”. For many, the dazzling aquamarine waters, the lilt of wave on sand,

Top 10 Caribbean dream escapes

By Paul Johnson on Nov 16, 2011 in Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Barbados, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, North America, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands

In an email just in, Tripadvisor tell me that their top 10 Caribbean dream escapes are as listed below. Grand Cayman tops the pile, whilst many others are notable in their absence (eg. Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, etc.) What do you make of the list? 1. Grand Cayman 2. Aruba

5 must-see cruise port destinations

By Neil Page on Oct 03, 2011 in Australia, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Italy, New York, North America, Oceania, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, USA, Western Europe

There is no doubt about it, cruise holidays appeal to a much wider audience today than it has done in recent years. Some still hold preconceptions that it is an expensive form of travel, or that cruise ships have strict dress codes, but these are simply not true. Cruising is a fantastic method of seeing

5 not-to-be-missed experiences in and around Grand Cayman

By Maria Russo on Apr 20, 2011 in Attractions, Bars, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants

An island of guilty pleasures, Grand Cayman is one of the most luxurious destinations in the Caribbean. The option to effortlessly explore many of the island’s natural and manmade treasures is the very thing which makes Grand Cayman a seductive place to visit. Known for its delectable cuisine, the island lures some of the best

Interview with Catherine Leech of 101 Holidays

By Paul Johnson on Feb 05, 2009 in Accommodation, Asia, Australia, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Celebrities, Europe, France, Hotels, Interviews, Malta, Middle East, New York, North America, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Turkey, United Kingdom, USA, Websites, Western Europe

Catherine Leech has worked in luxury travel for more than 25 years. She started in PR before becoming European Director of the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism, then Managing Director of luxury tour operator, Caribtours. After the tsunami of 2004 she moved to Sri Lanka where she worked for two years, mostly as a volunteer,

The Island Resort and Residencies at Grand Cayman

By Paul Johnson on Sep 08, 2007 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Middle East, Real Estate, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates

Construction is due to commence early next year on The Island Resort and Residencies, an upscale resort at Spotters Bay, Grand Cayman, designed by Rafael Amuchastegui, one of the architects behind the Burj Al Arab in Dubai. It will occupy some 800 ft of beachfront and will feature four inter-connected swimming pools, a pool bar

Expedia Insiders' Select

By Paul Johnson on Aug 02, 2007 in Accommodation, Asia, California, Canada, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, China, Eastern Europe, Europe, Florida, Hawaii, Hong Kong, Hotels, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Missouri, New York, North America, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, USA, Washington, Western Europe, Worldwide

I wasn’t familiar with Expedia Insiders’ Select, a list of their best hotels and resorts worldwide based on the opinions of Expedia users, until receiving a recent email from The Reef Resort in the Cayman Islands, proudly pointing out that they rank as #1 in the Caribbean and #14 in the world. It’s an

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