Vacation - Grand Cayman Islands

Last week we headed to the Caribbean to visit beautiful Grand Cayman Island. We had never visited this island but had heard it was a must see destination. Since our original location (Nevis) was hit by a hurricane, we decided to give it a try. We stayed at the Ritz Carlton Resort who truly know how to treat their guests!

Most of the people that work on the island are not Caymans. There were 60 different nationalities working at the Ritz. We were able to meet people from Kenya, Argentina, India and Australia! It was interesting to hear how someone from Kenya or Australia ends up in the Cayman Islands.

Our week was mainly spent relaxing by the pool. Both Jack and Caroline wanted to swim in the pool rather than build sand castles. Jack could jump in and swim with his noodle without any help from Mom or Dad. He should be swimming by himself this summer. Caroline had no fear of the water. She doesn't mind going under and also likes to jump into the pool.

We rented a car one day and took a trip around the island. Our adventures included a visit to the Sea Turtle Farm, Swim with the Dolphin and the blow holes. The kids loved seeing the numerous sea turtles at the farm. Jack was able to hold a turtle. I had to keep Caroline from swimming with the turtles. After visiting with the turtles and iguanas, we headed over to watch the dolphins. The kids enjoyed watching the dolphins do tricks and swimming with some of the brave visitors. Jack and Caroline were too young for this adventure but one day we will swim with the dolphins! Once that was complete we took a long drive around the island to visit the blow holes. It was cool to watch the water shoot up through the rocks. Jack and Dad had fun watching it from a really close viewpoint. Dad did a great job driving on the wrong side of the road and getting around with no road signs.

Mom and Dad enjoyed swimming with the stingrays and snorkeling. We originally wanted to take Jack on the trip but thought he might not like getting in the ocean with stingrays. In the end, we were glad we did not take him. It was creepy for me at first. Once I was in for a few minutes, I became used to the stingrays. It was neat to see them up close and personal. We did take some underwater pictures that I will upload once they are developed. We also enjoyed a day at the spa and some adult only dinners.

Since there are numerous pictures you can click here to look at the pictures. We hope you enjoy the viewing! I'm warning you there are quiet a few pictures!