Cayman Islands Brewery (366 Shamrock Road, Red Bay, Grand Cayman) – this local brewery makes the following beers: Caybrew (a full-bodied yet light light lager with a crisp hop finish), White Tip (a moderate pilsner), and Ironshore Bock (an amber-colored brew). Free tours are available on the hour (which must be arranged beforehand). The brewery’s […]
Cervecería de las Islas Caimán (366 Shamrock Road, Red Bay, Gran Caimán) – esta cervecería local produce las siguientes cervezas: Caybrew (una cerveza ligera con cuerpo pero ligera con un acabado de lúpulo crujiente), White Tip (una pilsner moderada) e Ironshore Bock (una infusión de color ámbar). Hay recorridos gratuitos disponibles por hora (que deben organizarse […]
Deckers Caribbean Grille & Lounge (756 West Bay Road, Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman) — this bar & lounge is set up within an actual English double-decker bus, and there’s a seafood and steak restaurant at an attached dining room. Try a signature blood orange mojito or a pinetini, a martini crafted with pineapple-infused vodka. […]
Camana Bay Observation Tower (extending between Seven Mile Beach and North Sound, Camana Bay, Grand Cayman) — This 75-foot structure provides striking 360-degree panoramas of otherwise flat Grand Cayman, sweeping from George Town and Seven Mile Beach to the North Sound. Running alongside the steps (though an elevator is also available), a floor-to-ceiling mosaic replicates […]
Bayshore Mall (South Church Street, George Town, Grand Cayman) – located downtown, this mall houses the local department store Kirk Freeport, along with other high-end retailers, including apparel boutiques and watch vendors.
Cohiba Lounge & Cigar Emporium (32311 Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman) – this lounge is clearly for those who treat cigar smoking as a leisure activity unto itself. For American visitors in particular, the freedom to purchase and smoke Cuban cigar is a major attraction indeed. There is full bar service specializing in rums, beers, […]
Agua (Galleria Plaza, West Bay Road, Grand Cayman) — Cayman’s ‘Favorite Restaurant’ at Taste of Cayman Food and Wine Festival 2012 and just awarded the 3 Diamond Award from the AAA, Agua has quickly established itself as one of the leading players in Cayman’s restaurant scene. Agua has a multinational team in the kitchen, which […]
Various car rental agencies (from well-known ones like Avis and Budget) to local outfits are available at both Grand Cayman’s airport and port. A driving permit can be bought at these car rental agencies (for a fee of around US$7.50). The permits are valid for a six-month period, although most visitors are there for a […]
Cayman Brac Museum (Old Government Administration Bldg., Stake Bay, Cayman Brac) – this museum has a diverse collection of local historic artifacts, ranging from pistols to pottery and even scary dental pliers. An eye-catching item here is a crafted scale model of the Caymanian catboat Alsons. The museum’s main room reconstructs the Customs, Treasury, bank, […]
Cayman Carnival Batabano (George Town, Grand Cayman) – held annually during the first week of May, this carnival event was started in 1983 by the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman, a major part of the island’s entertainment calendar. The festival’s original name, Batabano, is a salute to Cayman’s turtling heritage. The word batabano refers to […]