The Ritz-Carlton
The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman has received multiple prestigious awards, including the AAA Five-Diamond Award for three consecutive years and a place on the Conde Nast Traveler Gold List for 2009. The resort overlooks Seven-Mile Beach, one of the most popular and famous beaches on the island, and is situated over 144 scenic acres between the Caribbean Sea and North Sound. A big draw for golfers is the Blue Tip Golf Course, designed by Greg Norman. The nine-hole course is exclusive to resort guests and Ritz-Carlton residence owners. It features eight water holes and final island green with cooling Caribbean trade winds that come into play. A caddie concierge service, professional instruction, a pro-shop and Taylor Made equipment rentals are available.
The Ritz-Carlton offers 35 guest rooms and two- and three-bedroom suites. Standard room features include a private furnished balcony or terrace, goose-down pillows and feather bedding, marble bathrooms, high-speed Internet access, a refrigerated refreshment bar, and gourmet tea and coffee. Rooms have views of the ocean, garden or resort and include a king-size bed and twin sleeper love seat or two queen-size beds. Suites range from 960 square feet to the 2,400 square foot Ritz-Carlton suite and have lagoon, golf course, beach or sea views. Some suites have a washer and dryer and a personal chef is available upon request. Private residence-style accommodations include two or three bedrooms, chef's kitchens, 24-hour personal concierge and butler services and a pre-arrival grocery shopping service. Guests enjoy access to many resort amenities including a gourmet restaurant run by renowned chef Eric Ripert, the "Ambassadors of the Environment by Jean-Michel Cousteau" eco-adventure program, and the Silver Rain luxury spa. Beach and poolside cabanas are available. The cabanas have teak beds, DVD players with a movie selection, complimentary soft drinks, snacks and luxurious robes.
The Ritz-Carlton
P.O. Box 32348 KY1-1209
Seven Mile Beach
Grand Cayman
Cayman Islands
(345) 943-9000
ritzcarlton.com
The Ramada Resort Grand Caymanian
This resort is located on the shores of the North Sound Lagoon and hosts an on-site 18-hole championship course, The North Sound Golf Club. The course was voted "Best in the Caribbean" by readers of Caribbean World Magazine. Accommodation options include 54 villas with ocean views and one or two bedrooms with fully-equipped kitchens and a Jacuzzi tub. An additional brand new 44-unit condo-hotel is scheduled to open at the resort in early 2010. The Grand Caymanian offers plentiful amenities to guests such as personal watercraft rental, excursions to Stingray City from the resort's private boat dock and full concierge services. There are pools, hot tubs and beachfront sun terraces on-site. There's also The Blue Iguana restaurant which offers a local and international menu.
The Ramada Grand Caymanian Resort
278 Crighton Drive
Crystal Harbour
Safehaven
Grand Cayman
Cayman Islands BWI.
(345) 949-3100
grandcaymanian.ky
Grand Cayman Beach Suites
Grand Cayman Beach Suites is notable as the host of the Britannia Golf Club, a nine-hole, par-35 course designed by Jack Nicklaus. The traditional links-style course is reminiscent of the great old courses in Britain and enjoys an unmatched location along the coast from Seven-Mile Beach to North Sound. Play the seaside and lakeside holes twice from different tees for an 18-hole round. Golf promotions and packages are offered seasonally.
The all-suite resort offers one- and two-bedroom ocean-view and oceanfront suites with a balcony, sofa bed, flat-screen television, kitchenette and refrigerator. All suites include an oversized soaking tub, walk-in closets and fresh fruit upon arrival, and some have a Jacuzzi tub. Guest services including morning tea and coffee, a champagne welcome, afternoon tea and cookies and wireless high-speed Internet access are always complimentary for resort guests. Resort amenities include a European-style boutique spa, La Mer Spa, which offers a range of treatments including aromatherapy massage, facials and manicures. Red Sail Sports offers water sport adventures including catamaran and diving trips. The resort also includes three restaurants and two pools, one with a swim-up bar.
Grand Cayman Beach Suites
Seven Mile Beach,
Grand Cayman, West Indies
(345) 949 1234
grand-cayman-beach-suites.com
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Joanne Lewis is a freelance writer who has written for newspapers since 2005. She is currently the editor of a weekly community newspaper in Los Angeles, Calif. Lewis holds a Bachelor of Science in politics from the University of Bristol, England.
