Cayman’s Wild Side January 26, 2021 | Sponsored Wildlife is not only close to Caymanian hearts, it plays a critical role in the ecosystem and natural environment of the islands. In fact, Cayman originally got its name from its impressive population of turtles which, on discovering these islands in 1503, prompted Christopher Columbus to call them ‘Las Tortugas’. Green and Loggerhead turtles nest [...]
Down in the depths of the Cayman Islands January 26, 2021 | Sponsored The Cayman Islands used to be a favourite destination for pirates, but now it’s scuba divers you’ll find lurking off the coast. In fact, Cayman is widely recognised as the birthplace of recreational diving in the Caribbean and, with its tranquil waters, 30+ metres of visibility and 365 different dive sites, it’s one of the [...]
Cayman’s History and Cultural Heritage January 26, 2021 | Sponsored The Cayman Islands has a fascinating history. Originally named ‘Las Tortugas’ because of its large population of sea turtles, the islands were first stepped upon by the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus in 1503. There is no evidence of humans occupying the islands before this date. By 1530 they were rechristened ‘Caymanas’, after the small crocodiles [...]
Take a Trip to Preserve the Natural World January 26, 2021 | Sponsored The Cayman Islands’ luxury resorts, harbours and spectacular beaches have always attracted worldwide visitors, but as the visitor numbers grow there are concerns about the impact on the local environment. As a result, sustainability programmes are in place to protect the islands’ natural habitat and resources. In embracing the highest eco protocols, Caymanian authorities have [...]
Toyota RAV4 Plug-in review: an expensive way to save money January 26, 2021 The Toyota RAV4 Plug-in is a part-electric, part-hybrid SUV with impressive fuel economy and emissions – but a high price tag.
Welcome to the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean January 25, 2021 | Sponsored The Cayman Islands is renowned for its food, be it fine dining or casual fare, such as freshly-caught fish fried on the beach. Help yourself to the decadent international wine list, or perhaps you’d like to try a Caybrew or the famous Mudslide – a take on a White Russian invented at the Wreck Bar, [...]
Stay on the fitness train with our weekly workout January 25, 2021 Fitness studio Core Collective’s head trainer Joe Corrie has programmed this super sweaty, explosive HIIT workout, which is guaranteed to kickstart your metabolism and set you up for the week. It’s fast and challenging, but it’ll be over before you know it. Invest 25 minutes of your day – you won’t regret it. Before starting [...]
Spirits focus: How Merser & Co is bringing rum back to London January 25, 2021 When we refer to London gin, we know exactly what we’re talking about, for London has long been considered the global capital of gin. But London’s rum history has very little awareness. Very few Londoners seem to know the history of the city’s rum blending houses and how London was a hub of rum in the [...]
How to host a lockdown Burns Supper, from haggis to whisky January 23, 2021 Monday marks what may be the most pared back Burns Night in living memory. While on a normal year swathes of the country head to special dinners to celebrate the life of the Scottish bard, this year we’ll all be stuck in the house watching reruns of Jools Holland. Still, there are a few ways [...]
