Activities to suit all, from rugby scrums to hot stone massage January 26, 2021 | Sponsored Whether you’re seeking lavender-scented indulgence, active fitness or the refreshing splash of the crystal-clear ocean, the Cayman Islands has you covered. Wild swimming is, as you’d imagine, a popular activity and both residents and visitors, from children to pensioners and novices to medal-winning Olympians, are invited to take part in the Flowers Sea Swim on [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
Become a digital nomad and move to paradise January 23, 2021 | Sponsored Has the coronavirus compelled you to work from home? And is the view from your house or flat a bit uninspiring? Winter blues getting you down? Picture in your mind cerulean seas and white coral sand, 30-degree heat and cooling tropical cocktails with which you needn’t order a scotch egg just to comply with Tier [...]
