subject: Your Primary Guidebook On Obtaining Your Prime Accommodations In The Cayman Islands [print this page] Playing Golf in the Grand Cayman Playing Golf in the Grand Cayman
The Grand Caymans offers golfers the chance to indulge in their love for golf with the golf courses on the island. The Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course, the Britannia is one of the few golf courses on the island. It is a 9-hole course that is designed in such a way that it can come up to 18 holes and is located in the famous Seven Mile Beach at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cayman. The 120-acre Blue Tip at the Ritz-Carlton is also a 9-hole course and was designed with a tough terrain by Greg Norman. Another 9-hole golf course is the Sunrise Family Golf Center that is likewise challenging to all levels. The only 18-hole golf course on the island is the North Sound Club which was formerly the Links at Safehaven with greens built to USGA standards. Best time to play would be on weekdays when locals are at work otherwise book early for weekend plays.
Enjoy Shopping in the Grand Cayman
One important activity that should be included in your Grand Cayman vacation itinerary is shopping. The premier shopping area in Grand Cayman is the charming George Town where you can just relax and while away your time going from one shop to the other. The island offers you shopping bonuses and privileges that you cannot find in other places. The shops sell quaint treasures of local handicrafts that would make good souvenir items. There are shops too that sell luxury items like modern and classic designer clothes, watches, leather goods, crystal, jewelry and many more. What's more, these items are sold at duty free or tax free prices which mainland US sellers would not be able to match. So shop to your hearts delight and take home not only beautiful memories but beautiful things that the shops on Grand Cayman has tempted you with.
Best Grand Cayman Beaches
The one thing that attracts travelers the most and lures them to go on Grand Cayman vacations is their popular white sand beaches. The most famous of them is the Seven Mile Beach which dominates the west coast and is a 9 kilometer stretch of powder fine white sand where the majority of Grand Caymans famous resorts and restaurants are located. At the Seven Mile Beach, you can swim or sunbathe or otherwise find water sports centers that offer water craft and sports such as parasailing and snorkeling. There is also a public beach in a quieter section of the Seven Mile Beach. Another famous beach is Rum Point where snorkeling is recommended in an area that is sheltered by a barrier reef. Other beaches on Grand Cayman are Smiths Cove, South Sound Cemetery Beach, Water Cay, Sunrise Villas Secluded Beach, Spots Beach and the West Bay Public Beach. The beach is almost always a guarantee of ultimate enjoyment and these Cayman beaches are no exception.
Selecting a Grand Cayman Villa Rental
There are several selections available when you consider places to stay at in the Grand Caymans depending on your budget and your preferences. There are Grand Cayman villas that range from 1 bedroom to 5 bedrooms. Along the Seven Mile Beach are several villas available for rent. Some of them are Regal Beach, Coral Stone Club, Crescent Point, Grandview, Meridian, Treasure Island, Whitesands, Beachcomber, Coral Reef, Discovery Point, Pappagallo, Poinsettia and Sundowner. Others are also located at the more quiet side, on the North Sound at the Rum Point Area or Cayman Kai which has Kaibo Yacht Club, Habana, Barefoot Kai, Kailypso, Bellagio, Thatch Hill, Blue Lagoon, Sea Cove, Calypso Blue, Cool Change, Ecstasea, Emmanuel, Fantasea, Great Escape, Halcyon Days, Kaiconut, Kirk Cove, La Playa, The Pools, Och Kai, Starboard Point, Pelican Point, Pieces of Eight, and Two Rainbows. There are also other villas in other places like Coco Kai, On the Bay, Caribbean Paradise, Seaspray, Windsong, Pease Bay House, The Pink House and Mahogany Cove. Size, elegance and season determine how much the rate is with prices ranging from $100 to $2500.
