Grand Cayman Travel Forum

How far is the airport from the city ...and are the hotels on seven mile beach near the city

My fiance and I are looking to get married in the Cayman Islands. We are looking recommendations for a Wedding Planner? We heard a company call Inspirations is the best on the islands. Anyone else knows about them and what they do. We look at the website (inspirationsltd.com) and it looks pretty good. I have contacted them and they same pretty good but I am still a bit uneasy about planning long distance.

I am looking for a small apartment on Grand Cayman with a fast internet connection.
I would like to take a long quiet break where I program in peace in quiet.
I also train for triathlons.
If there is a large pool (25 yards or more) and a gym near by, that would be ideal.
I would like to rent the apartment for 3 months, and possibly more if I like the island.

Does anyone have any ideas?

Hi,
I will be in the Grand Caymans on January 13, 2009. I am interested in purchasing some embroidered ladies blouses. The ones I want are usually white with very vibrant colorful embroidery on them. Ususally scenes with people and animals. I would concider them to be casual. I have been told that what I am looking for might be found in South America. Do you know of any shops that I might check out while on the Island that migh offer them for sale? Also, I am interested in a Used Book Store or a source to purchase The Little Golden Books in foreign languages.

Thanks,
Lynda
Plant City, Florida

My fiance' and I will be staying at the Grand Caymanian Oct. 4th. I will need to attend to some work via internet while I'm there. Does this resort offer wireless internet & if so, is there a fee?

Also, how much is the boat trip from the Grand Caymanian dock to Stingray City & the reef?

Hi everyone...

I am taking a cruise (1st caribbean cruise) with my husband and we are leaving on Saturday. Grand Cayman is one of the stops that we will be making and I am in need of serious help (lol) of things to do on the island. Grand Cayman is a place that I have always wanted to visit and I want to make sure I make the most out of the day! We arrive at 8AM and leave at 4PM. I am thinking about renting a car...good idea? If so, any places that we MUST visit besides 7 mile beach (any spot that better on the beach?)? Also, if anyone can recommend places to eat for lunch.

Thank you for your help!!!


Erica

I will be in Grand Cayman for about a week. Are there any secluded beaches where I can watch the sunrise and be alone with my girlfriend, or are all the beaches crowded like 7 Mile Beach?

My son and I will be arriving about 4 hours apart. Are there buses at the airpot to take you to seven mile beach hotels. I heard that the cab fare to go just about 5 miles will run about $30.00. I would hate to spend that much money and also have him spend that much money if there is an alternative means of transportation. Thanks

Are there any buses at the airport when the planes arrive to take you to your hotel or do you have to take a cab? I heard the cabs cost $35.00 to go to 7 mile beach. This will be my first time to Grand Cayman.

My husband and I are planning a first time trip to Cayman Island. Need a clean, somewhat secluded hotel. We would like to just relax on beach, walk, read, etc...Usually stay in Marriotts, but thought it maybe to busy. Are hoping to go in the next few weeks. Price is not most important if it is where we want to stay. Any secluded suggestions?

I'll be in Grand Cayman next week, already dreading the need to hit the market vs. the beach first thing, as we are in a condo and will be cooking in quite a bit. Has anyone tried getting groceries pre-ordered and delivered to the condo ahead of time? Has anyone found a reliable services that we might use? I have tried asking the condo management but they never replied.

Hello,
Will be visiting Grand Cayman in January 2009 and would like to know how to get to hell by bus. What bus number and route? I'm guessing we would start from the library.

Also, it is possible to buy an all day bus ticket or must you pay per ride? Thinking about using the bus service as a cheap means of seeing the area but would like to be able to get off and on whenever I'd like.

Thanks for any info,
Shara

We are traveling there via cruise ship in June and we are bringing the kids this trip, we wanted to know if the 7 mile beach is within walking distance from the ship port? And if not where is a good but not absolutely crowded beach for 3 kids? Thanks

My wife and I are planning a trip at the end of October. What can we expect for weather that time of year (assuming we dodge the occasional hurricane)?

Thanks.

We are looking to go to Grand Cayman for Christmas holiday 2008. We have checked out a property called the Reef, but it is on the opposite side of the island away from the main towns.
We don't care to rent a car so would need to know the approximate cost of taxis.
What is there to see of interest particularly horticulturaly?
Any info appreciated.
Candee

I am looking to buy an SLR camera while visiting Grand Cayman in April. Are the prices there better than in the U.S.? Can anyone suggest a reputable store?

Thanks so much!

Hi everyone-

My mom and I and I are arriving at the GCM airport 4 hrs apart next Saturday evening, and our friends are renting a car the next day so we don't want to rent a car.

We'd like to get to our beds at Morritt's Tortga Club somehow, without breaking the bank.

We've called McCurey's shuttle and Conmac, and both are booked, and we've heard cab fare is pretty outrageous.

Anybody have any ideas? Don't think my mom is up for hitching.

NN

How available are taxis at the pier on Grand Cayman Island? Can they take 5 people? Do they accept US dollars or credit cards? What is the fare from the cruise ship area to Boatswains Beach Park?

We're staying at the east end for a month, in Feb. Near Morrits.

Any suggestions vis a vis transportation? Bus sounds tempting to augment a small car but we're wondering if that makes sense. How far to the bus from the airport etc and how to navigate all that, or is a car the only logical way. When guests come we'll have 6 folks with us and a tiny car won't cut it, but a big car for a month seems silly.

Guests on a bus sounds downright nasty! But then again there is the concept of flexibility and ingenuity!

Hi,

I will be relocating to the Seven Mile Beach area for work in jan 2008. I have a black lab retriever who is very well behaved(he really is); house trained, neutered and a very sweet disposition. I was wondering if there are any dog friendly buildings or landlords out there who would have a room/apartment for us.
With thanks from Canada,

Melissa

How do I go about purchasing Big Black Dick Rum cakes?

Hi, does someone know if there is a good connection between Cayman Island and San Jose? In the german travel agancy they found only a flight combination which would have cost above 400 $ and taken me more then 24 hours. Thanks in advance.

Hi! I'm a medical student from Germany planning to do an elective clerkship at the George Town Hospital on Grand Cayman from March 17th to April 15th 2008. Can anyone give me an advice concerning an affordable accommodation for that period? I'm not looking for anything special, maybe a guesthouse or someone who is looking for a roommate.

Thanks,
Felix

Anyone know the approx.taxi fare from the airport to the westin ?

Anyone used marshalls car rental and if so are they any good ?

Is there a bar call margaritaville close to the cruise terminal I.E. With in walking distance?

why did people at andys car rental try to con me out deposit by tell me that someone report that i have hit there car. when the car i was driving was not damage. no police report was made no one turn up when i was at the office for 4 hour almost miss my flight is this a con? when the so call accident happen. i never leave my hotel?

Looking for suggestions for good snorkle trips and tour operators. Looking for a sail type boat that doesn't pack people in. Looking for tours to places other than Stingray city.

Hi all!

My name is Tristan. Im moving to Grand Cayman around the 15th of July and would dearly love to find someone to rent with, or failing that a reasonably priced apartment. Any help? - anyone after a roommate!?! Any tips greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

Tris

Hi! I'm moving to the Caymans around the first of July, and would like to find at least one roommate, and am open to a bigger place with more than one roommate as well. I am a 23 year old female from the US, and would really prefer roommates that are similar to my situation. I have no clue what to expect to pay, although in the states I pay $1,000 per month for my one bedroom apartment, so I'm guessing it's around the same, if not more. I would love to hear anyone advice on how to go about finding good roommates and also what to expect to pay and where we should look at renting. Also, once I'm there, how do I get a car on the island? I assume I need to just buy one there. I am hoping to get an old Jeep to just get me from place to place and haul around my scuba gear... Any suggestions??? Thank you!!! :)

Lindsey