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Not the Mayan but Okay for a Cayman Family Christmas - 1/9/2013 9:13:07 AM
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AKimbo
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Oh the agony, we had to have a 19 day family Christmas in Grand Cayman this year, which meant no Mayan holiday until at least August. Our hearts bruised but not beaten we persevered and had a warm and lovely family get together over the holiday season. Okay so really not actually a hardship but we really do prefer Mexico.
We arrived after a easy flight with good old Air Canada, Halifax-Toronto-Grand Cayman. Not much to say about the trip down quick and easy arrived just after noon. We stayed the first week with the Sister in Law and her family. So no hotel reviews. We did eat out several times and I must say our favorite place is Sunset House/My Bar. Right on the ocean with fantastic sunsets, good eats, great drinks and superb atmosphere. During Christmas right across from Sunset House is the Bodden Twins Christmas display, which is spectacular.
We snorkeled almost daily. The snorkeling in Grand Cayman is pretty darn good. We did snorkels right off the beach at several different spots and still didn't hit all the places. Smiths Cove is a tiny wee place with small beach, some shade and a bathroom/shower facility. Snorkeling is good with loads of rock and coral formations.
Cemetary Beach is another great spot. No facilities but quiet and good snorkeling. Close to shore schools of fish surround looking for a free meal and farther out some nice coral heads.
Governor's Beach, better snorkeling but also more popular beach with no real facilites.
The Jackfish at Governor's are quite ballsy and swarm you and like to nibble on toes, nothing painful but still a little unnerving when surrounded by a swarm.
Rum Point is a great spot. It is resort like with sun beds, bathrooms/showers, restaurant/bar, rental equipment. Cruise ship folks fill the place on some days. Snorkeling is pretty good as well.
Spott's beach was great as well, but no real facilities.
The second half of our vacations we were house sitting for friends on south sound in a beachfront condo. Right in front of the condo is a bay very reminiscent of Akumal. It was surrounded by a reef and very protected. Whilst there we snorkeled out to a wreck just inside the bay and it was full to bursting with coral and fish, very healthy. We also had local turtles and rays. We didn't see them but supposed to have nurse sharks as well.
The last days in Cayman were busy trying to fit in last minute things. We went snorkeling off Paradise in Georgetown. It is a small restaurant with an area for entering for snorkeling. WOW swimming with huge tarpons and then out to the reef with amazing amount of fish. We had to cut short tho because we ran into jelly fish and were being stung. The waitress said it was very odd because wasn't the season for them.
We will definitely go back for another snorkel at Paradise next trip. It is right next to Eden rock which is supposed to be excellent as well.
Our last meal was at our other favorite restaurant Morgan's Harbour. Fresh fish right on the dock.
We also did an excursion. A night Kayak to a bioluminescent bay. It was fun but couldn't take photo, camera won't pick up the images.
In all great trip, loads of fun snorkeling, good food, loads of loving family time.
But we are already planning our next getaway to Akumal.
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RE: Not the Mayan but Okay for a Cayman Family Christmas - 1/9/2013 12:02:37 PM
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Bosco
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Very nice, Akimbo.
I too stopped in GC on a cruise more than a few years back. It was right after a bad hurricane. Island was in pretty bad shape.
Would like to return some day.
Thanks!
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RE: Not the Mayan but Okay for a Cayman Family Christmas - 1/10/2013 6:49:11 PM
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LeeLee
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From: Minnesota
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I love the Caymans! Great photos!
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