Itinerary ideas
The week Eileen would plan if she were coming. Take it whole, or take Tuesday and ignore the rest — the point is that nobody arrives knowing that Macabuca does a buffet on Mondays.
Land at Owen Roberts, collect the car, and settle in. Stock up at Fosters and Jacques Scott in West Bay so the first morning is easy. Take the chairs down to the beach, then eat at Heritage Kitchen and watch the sun go.
The fish market by the cruise docks first, while it is still busy. Then the shops, and the Cayman Islands National Museum for an hour that will change how you see the rest of the week. Monday nights, Macabuca does an all-you-can-eat buffet.
Book a massage for the morning. Snorkel at Cemetery Beach when the light is high. Casa 43 for Taco Tuesday, then The Wharf for lobster bisque and a salsa lesson you did not plan on taking.
Light breakfast, because the boat moves. Red Sail out to the sandbar for the stingrays, then Starfish Point in the afternoon. Bacaro after six for happy hour.
The Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park early, the Blow Holes when the swell is up, then across to Rum Point for lunch and an afternoon that disappears.
The Cayman Motor Museum, then Camana Bay to shop and eat. Finish at the Cayman Turtle Centre and read the conservation boards properly.
Beach in the morning, because the water is warmest before you leave and you will think about it in February. Check out, drop the car, fly home.
Where to base yourself
Every day above starts at one of four doors. Pick the one that fits how you travel.
Best for families
8-minute walk to the beach
Two bedrooms, two baths and a full kitchen
4 guests 2 Queens 2 baths 600 sq ft
$269 / night
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Closest to the water
25 steps to the beach
Studio with a bonus room, 25 steps from the sand
2 guests 1 Queen + futon 1 bath 300 sq ft
$179 / night
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Sea view
25 steps to the beach
One bedroom with a sea view, 25 steps from the sand
2 guests 1 Queen 1 bath 400 sq ft
$199 / night
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Best value
8-minute walk to the beach
A cosy studio with a private deck and gas BBQ
2 guests 1 Queen 1 bath 300 sq ft
$159 / night
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