Cayman Islands

News

Visitor Growth Continues for the Cayman Islands

people sitting on seven mile beach in grand cayman

Tourism numbers in the Cayman Islands continue to climb, according to new data provided to Caribbean Journal by the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism.  The destination is reporting 330,514 total visitors between January and September 2024.  That number included 57,040 […]

Caribbean

From Aruba to St Maarten, 5 Marriott Resorts to Try for Active Caribbean Vacations

marriott-caribbean-vacations aruba

We all love the beach. But the Caribbean is so much more than that, particularly if you’re someone who wants to venture out and enjoy the natural environment. If you’re an active traveler, you may be looking for those extra […]

News

Why to Visit Grand Cayman Right Now, From Pristine Beaches to World-Class Food

grand cayman beach

Maybe you’re looking for an active getaway. Well, there’s the new Vida resort, where you can savor the height of eco-adventure and spend your days on everything from core sculpting to sunrise kiteboarding.  Or perhaps it’s a foodie-focused journey through […]

Events

Eric Ripert Is Coming to Grand Cayman to Reopen His Legendary “Blue.” Here’s How to Join Him. 

the ritz-carlton grand cayman on the beach

It’s long been the home of one of the greatest dining experiences in the Caribbean: Eric Ripert’s Blue by Eric Ripert, set within the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman resort.  Now, after an “extensive renovation,” the restaurant is reopening again, with a […]


JetBlue Is Adding More Nonstop Flights to the Cayman Islands As Travel Demand Surges 

cayman islands jetblue beach

There’s something about the water. Something mystical, something wonderful. If you’ve been to Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman, you understand.  Is this water just a little bit warmer? Or a little bit clearer? Or is just the way it […]


Grand Cayman’s Big Wellness Festival Has Floating Sound Baths, Paddleboard Yoga and Mocktail Mixology Classes 

grand cayman los angeles photo of sunset

Star personal trainers. Expert yogis. Mindset training. Sound baths. Sunset spinning.  There isn’t quite anything like Grand Cayman’s annual Seafire Wellness Festival, which is back for its fourth edition this year at the Kimpton Seafire and Hotel Indigo resorts.  This […]

News

Grand Cayman's New Hilton Hotel Is Eyeing a “Late 2025” Debut 

kailani grand cayman completes topping off

A new Hilton hotel is coming to Grand Cayman, with plans for a “late 2025” debut, according to developer NCB Group.  Uniquely, Kailani Grand Cayman, which will be part of Hilton’s Curio Collection, aims to be the first true “business […]


United Airlines Is Planning a Big Expansion of Its Nonstop Cayman Islands Flights

people sitting on seven mile beach in grand cayman

Seven Mile Beach. The buzzing culinary scene. The shopping. The Sister Islands.  There’s a bit of everything in the Cayman Islands, whether you’re looking for a foodie retreat to one of the Caribbean’s culinary capitals or a castaway-fantasy beach stay […]


Inside the Cayman Islands’ Sleek New Hotel Indigo, the First One in the Caribbean 

sunset at hotel indigo in cayman

Colorful design. A stunning pool deck. A hip rooftop bar. And did we mention It’s just a short walk from one of the best beaches in the Caribbean?  IHG’s Hotel Indigo brand officially opened its first Caribbean hotel this spring […]

News

In Grand Cayman, “a Vital Platform for Caribbean Tourism” 

beach chairs on the sand in cayman

What’s next for tourism the Caribbean? The region’s biggest economic driver is front and center at this week’s State of the Tourism Industry Conference, held in Grand Cayman by the Caribbean Tourism Organization.  This year’s theme is “Fueling our Lifeblood,” […]


Nocturne Luxury Villas Is Now in Grand Cayman

grand cayman nocturne

The hemisphere’s hottest luxury villa company has revealed another major addition in the Caribbean, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Nocturne Luxury Villas, which operates best-in-class luxury villa rental companies in the US, Caribbean and Mexico, has acquired  Grand Cayman Villas & Condos.  […]


Grand Cayman Caribbean Tourism Conference to Cover Everything from AI to Sustainability  

umbrellas on the beach at the westin

The Caribbean Tourism Organization has shared the initial lineup of presenters for its upcoming State of the Industry Conference in Grand Cayman early next month.  This year’s SOTIC, which is being hosted at the Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach […]