Grand Cayman
The biggest and best known of the three islands, Grand Cayman mixes the rouse of the reggae and rum-loving Caribbean with the elegant sophistication of old-school British glamour. We’re only scratching the surface here but the shiniest of the shiny, happy people can be found on Seven Mile Beach on the island’s west coast, lunching at the luxury resorts, or shading their beach bods on the porch of their glossy villa.
With such unbelievably clear water (we had to see it to believe it) diving and snorkelling is the day job while you’re here. If only your job everyday could be playing with giant stingrays, wriggling through the most brightly, naturally lit shipwrecks and seeing dazzling coral with its own rainbow nation of fish. You can even work through the night with a moonlit snorkel amongst turtles, barracudas, parrot fish, and dinner-plate sized starfish, not to mention the bioluminescent wonders of the sea’s micro-organisms.
Heading east, you’ll find the tranquil and laidback Cayman Kai and Rum Point with their luxury villas and handful of top-notch bars and restaurants, where you can dabble in an infamous mudslide cocktail before venturing to the east end for a sleepy, traditional Caribbean vibe with very little development.