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* [http://www.caribbean-on-line.com/cgi-bin/agnes.cgi?CaymanAgnes+CaymanAgnesHTMLArticle+archive+Up_to_June_28_2004+4521 Trip Report by Cayman Traveller - June 2004]
* [http://www.caribbean-on-line.com/cgi-bin/agnes.cgi?CaymanAgnes+CaymanAgnesHTMLArticle+archive+Up_to_June_28_2004+4521 Trip Report by Cayman Traveller - June 2004]
Stayed at Plantana. Ate out at the Treehouse, Cracked Conch, Coconut Joe's, Reef Grill, Sunshine Suites, the Wharf, Casanova's and Antica Gelateria for ice cream! Went snorkeling at Turtle Farm, Rum Point, Cemetery Reef, Beach Bay in Bodden Town, Smith's Cove past George Town, and Eden Rock and the day trip to Stingray City with Captain Marvin.  
Stayed at Plantana. Ate out at the Treehouse, Cracked Conch, Coconut Joe's, Reef Grill, Sunshine Suites, the Wharf, Casanova's and Antica Gelateria for ice cream! Went snorkeling at Turtle Farm, Rum Point, Cemetery Reef, Beach Bay in Bodden Town, Smith's Cove past George Town, and Eden Rock and the day trip to Stingray City with Captain Marvin.  
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* [ Trip Report by Tracie - June 2004
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* [http://www.gotocayman.com/gcmt0406.htm Trip Report by Tracie - June 2004]
Stayed at Sea Cliff Resort. Rented a car from McCurley's. Ate out at the Hard Rock Cafe, Marriott Courtyard Breakfast Buffet, Cracked Conch. Visited Stingray City with Soto's, and had a family photo session with Lucy Best.
Stayed at Sea Cliff Resort. Rented a car from McCurley's. Ate out at the Hard Rock Cafe, Marriott Courtyard Breakfast Buffet, Cracked Conch. Visited Stingray City with Soto's, and had a family photo session with Lucy Best.
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* [ Trip Report by Anon - May 2004
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* [http://www.caribbean-on-line.com/cgi-bin/agnes.cgi?CaymanAgnes+CaymanAgnesHTMLArticle+archive+Up_to_June_8_2004+4492 Trip Report by Anon - May 2004]
Brief trip report. Stayed at Discovery Point and rented a car from Andy's. Ate out at the Reef Grill, Hook's, Decker's, Papagallo's, Thai Orchid, Yoshi Sushi, and Havana Vieja. Visited Stingray City with Soto's.
Brief trip report. Stayed at Discovery Point and rented a car from Andy's. Ate out at the Reef Grill, Hook's, Decker's, Papagallo's, Thai Orchid, Yoshi Sushi, and Havana Vieja. Visited Stingray City with Soto's.
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* [ Trip Report by Di - May 2004
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* [http://www.caribbean-on-line.com/cgi-bin/agnes.cgi?CaymanAgnes+CaymanAgnesHTMLArticle+archive+Up_to_June_8_2004+4450 Trip Report by Di - May 2004]
Stayed at the Marriott Courtyard. Visited Stingray City Sandbar with Capt Clinton Ebanks. Ate out at Pappagalo's, Reef Grill, Cafe Med, Eats and Silver Sands.
Stayed at the Marriott Courtyard. Visited Stingray City Sandbar with Capt Clinton Ebanks. Ate out at Pappagalo's, Reef Grill, Cafe Med, Eats and Silver Sands.
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* [ Trip Report by Sharka - May 2004
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* [http://www.caribbean-on-line.com/cgi-bin/agnes.cgi?CaymanAgnes+CaymanAgnesHTMLArticle+archive+Up_to_May_21_2004+4425 Trip Report by Sharka - May 2004]
Stayed at the Marriott Couryard. Ate out at Smuggler’s Cove, Casanova, Lighthouse, Grand Old House, the Reef Grill, Pappagallo, The Wharf, Le Bodega, Hemingways in the Hyatt, Treehouse, Cracked Conch By the Sea and Eats. Went diving with Off The Wall Divers.
Stayed at the Marriott Couryard. Ate out at Smuggler’s Cove, Casanova, Lighthouse, Grand Old House, the Reef Grill, Pappagallo, The Wharf, Le Bodega, Hemingways in the Hyatt, Treehouse, Cracked Conch By the Sea and Eats. Went diving with Off The Wall Divers.
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* [ Trip Report by Tinylj - April 2004
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* [http://www.caribbean-on-line.com/cgi-bin/agnes.cgi?CaymanAgnes+CaymanAgnesHTMLArticle+archive+Up_to_May_21_2004+4411 Trip Report by Tinylj - April 2004]
Stayed at the Treasure Island. Ate out at the Reef Grill, Athenas/Hooks, Breezes By The Bay, Aqua Beach, Cracked Conch, Eduardo's, Eats, and Deskers. Spent most evening listening to the music at the Royal Palms. Hired a BMW for the day from GT Autos to tour the island.
Stayed at the Treasure Island. Ate out at the Reef Grill, Athenas/Hooks, Breezes By The Bay, Aqua Beach, Cracked Conch, Eduardo's, Eats, and Deskers. Spent most evening listening to the music at the Royal Palms. Hired a BMW for the day from GT Autos to tour the island.
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* [ Trip Report by Albroc - April 2004
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* [http://www.caribbean-on-line.com/cgi-bin/agnes.cgi?CaymanAgnes+CaymanAgnesHTMLArticle+archive+Up_to_May_21_2004+4402 Trip Report by Albroc - April 2004]
Stayed at the Marriott. Rented a car from Andy's. Ate out at the Cracked Conch, The Wharf, Casanova's and The Lighthouse. Went snorkeling at Smith's Cove, and visited Stingray City with Stingray City Tours.  
Stayed at the Marriott. Rented a car from Andy's. Ate out at the Cracked Conch, The Wharf, Casanova's and The Lighthouse. Went snorkeling at Smith's Cove, and visited Stingray City with Stingray City Tours.  
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* [ Trip Report by Karen - April 2004
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* [http://www.gotocayman.com/gcmt0404.htm Trip Report by Karen - April 2004]
Stayed in a condo at Northside Condos. Rented a car from Island Style. Did the all-day trip to the Barrier Reef, Coral Gardens and Stingray City Sandbar with Captain Marvin's. Ate out at Driftwood, Papagallo's, Cimboco, The Reef Resort and Over the Edge, but had a bad experience at Chicken! Chicken! Watched Barefoot Man at The Reef Resort. Went snorkeling at Smith's Code, Cemetery Reef, Eden Rock and in front of the Northside Condos.  
Stayed in a condo at Northside Condos. Rented a car from Island Style. Did the all-day trip to the Barrier Reef, Coral Gardens and Stingray City Sandbar with Captain Marvin's. Ate out at Driftwood, Papagallo's, Cimboco, The Reef Resort and Over the Edge, but had a bad experience at Chicken! Chicken! Watched Barefoot Man at The Reef Resort. Went snorkeling at Smith's Code, Cemetery Reef, Eden Rock and in front of the Northside Condos.  
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* [ Trip report by Cindy - March 2004
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* [http://www.caribbean-on-line.com/cgi-bin/agnes.cgi?CaymanAgnes+CaymanAgnesHTMLArticle+archive+Up_to_March_31_2004+4334 Trip report by Cindy - March 2004]
Stayed at Treasure Island Condos. Rented a car from Andy's. Ate out at Chicken! Chicken!, the Luau at Comfort Suites, Corita's Silver Sands, Durty Reids, Kaibo Yacht Club. Did Stingray City with Don Foster's.  
Stayed at Treasure Island Condos. Rented a car from Andy's. Ate out at Chicken! Chicken!, the Luau at Comfort Suites, Corita's Silver Sands, Durty Reids, Kaibo Yacht Club. Did Stingray City with Don Foster's.  
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* [ Trip report by AdelesComp - March 2004
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* [http://www.caribbean-on-line.com/cgi-bin/agnes.cgi?CaymanAgnes+CaymanAgnesHTMLArticle+archive+Up_to_March_16_2004+4271 Trip report by AdelesComp - March 2004]
Stayed at the Turtle Nest Inn near Bodden Town. Visited Stingray City, the reef and Coral Gardens with Frank's Watersports. Went snorkleling at Eden Rock, the Turtle Farm, Cemetery Reef and at the Governor's Mansion. Ate out at the Hard Rock Cafe, Crow's Nest, Casanova's and Viviene's.
Stayed at the Turtle Nest Inn near Bodden Town. Visited Stingray City, the reef and Coral Gardens with Frank's Watersports. Went snorkleling at Eden Rock, the Turtle Farm, Cemetery Reef and at the Governor's Mansion. Ate out at the Hard Rock Cafe, Crow's Nest, Casanova's and Viviene's.
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* [ Trip report by Kim K - February 2004
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* [http://www.caribbean-on-line.com/cgi-bin/agnes.cgi?CaymanAgnes+CaymanAgnesHTMLArticle+archive+Up_to_March_5_2004+4230 Trip report by Kim K - February 2004]
In Cayman for a long weekend. Stayed at Regal Beach Club and rented a car from Andy's. Ate out at Deckers, Coffee Grinder, Pirate's Buffet at the Marriott, Eduardo's and My Bar at Sunset House.  
In Cayman for a long weekend. Stayed at Regal Beach Club and rented a car from Andy's. Ate out at Deckers, Coffee Grinder, Pirate's Buffet at the Marriott, Eduardo's and My Bar at Sunset House.  
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* [ Cayman Brac Trip Report by Jim & Norma Jackson - February 2004
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* [http://www.gotocayman.com/gcmt0402.htm Cayman Brac Trip Report by Jim & Norma Jackson - February 2004]
An unusual trip report as Jim and Norma are a non-scuba senior couple making their first trip to Cayman Brac. Looking for somewhere to celebrate their 25th Anniversary, they chose Cayman Brac because they prefer low key vacations. Some general advice and views from their trip, impressions on who the island would be suitable for, understanding of why it is so expensive and including costs for some of their meals out.
An unusual trip report as Jim and Norma are a non-scuba senior couple making their first trip to Cayman Brac. Looking for somewhere to celebrate their 25th Anniversary, they chose Cayman Brac because they prefer low key vacations. Some general advice and views from their trip, impressions on who the island would be suitable for, understanding of why it is so expensive and including costs for some of their meals out.
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* [ Trip report by Lisa - January 2004
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* [http://www.caribbean-on-line.com/cgi-bin/agnes.cgi?CaymanAgnes+CaymanAgnesHTMLArticle+archive+Up_to_January_31_2004+4152 Trip report by Lisa - January 2004]
Visiting Grand Cayman to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary. Rented a car from Andy's, but when they arrived they were allocated a Suzuki Vitara for the same price. Stayed at the Marriott. Ate out at Coconut Joe's, Bamboo, Lone Star, Decker's, Eats Cafe, Pirate's Buffet at the Marriott, Breezes by the Bay, Reef Grill, Bed, Papagallo and the Wharf. Visited the Turtle Farm, Rum Point, Hell, the Butterfly Farm, and took a half-day snorkel trip to Stingray City Sandbar, etc with Soto's Cruises.  
Visiting Grand Cayman to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary. Rented a car from Andy's, but when they arrived they were allocated a Suzuki Vitara for the same price. Stayed at the Marriott. Ate out at Coconut Joe's, Bamboo, Lone Star, Decker's, Eats Cafe, Pirate's Buffet at the Marriott, Breezes by the Bay, Reef Grill, Bed, Papagallo and the Wharf. Visited the Turtle Farm, Rum Point, Hell, the Butterfly Farm, and took a half-day snorkel trip to Stingray City Sandbar, etc with Soto's Cruises.  
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* [ Trip report by Tina - December 2003
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* [http://www.caribbean-on-line.com/cgi-bin/agnes.cgi?CaymanAgnes+CaymanAgnesHTMLArticle+archive+Up_to_January_13_2004+4097 Trip report by Tina - December 2003]
Rented a Jeep from Andy's. Ate out at Breezes, the Reef (and saw Barfoot Man perform), Liberty's (not impressed with the Xmas buffet), Marriott, Decker's, Cracked Conch, Coconut Joe's, and Smuggler's Cove. Snorkeled at Cemetery Reef, Turtle Reef, Smith's Cove, Eden Rock, Wreck of the Gamma, Wreck of the Cali and Governor's Reef. Also took the Stingray City all-day trip with Captain Marvin's, and Tina's husband went diving with Dive Tech. Also went on the Jolly Roger sunset cruise.  
Rented a Jeep from Andy's. Ate out at Breezes, the Reef (and saw Barfoot Man perform), Liberty's (not impressed with the Xmas buffet), Marriott, Decker's, Cracked Conch, Coconut Joe's, and Smuggler's Cove. Snorkeled at Cemetery Reef, Turtle Reef, Smith's Cove, Eden Rock, Wreck of the Gamma, Wreck of the Cali and Governor's Reef. Also took the Stingray City all-day trip with Captain Marvin's, and Tina's husband went diving with Dive Tech. Also went on the Jolly Roger sunset cruise.  
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* [ Trip report by Kristen - December 2003
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* [http://www.caribbean-on-line.com/cgi-bin/agnes.cgi?CaymanAgnes+CaymanAgnesHTMLArticle+archive+Up_to_January_4_2004+4072 Trip report by Kristen - December 2003]
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Visited Cayman for her wedding and honeymoon. Stayed at Villas of the Galleon. Ate out at Coconut Joe's, Bed, Bamboo, Eats, Cracked Conch and Smuggler's Cove. Visited Stingray City with Captain Marvin's, deep sea fishing, part of the Mastic Trail, Rum Point. Did a resort scuba course with Off The Wall Divers. Got married on the beach at Villas of the Galleon, with their reception at the Reef Grill. There are photos from her trip at [hit] http://www.shutterfly.com/osi.jsp?i=67b0de21b35fa0154564
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Visited Cayman for her wedding and honeymoon. Stayed at Villas of the Galleon. Ate out at Coconut Joe's, Bed, Bamboo, Eats, Cracked Conch and Smuggler's Cove. Visited Stingray City with Captain Marvin's, deep sea fishing, part of the Mastic Trail, Rum Point. Did a resort scuba course with Off The Wall Divers. Got married on the beach at Villas of the Galleon, with their reception at the Reef Grill.
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* [ Trip report by Lawrence - November 2003
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* [http://www.caribbean-on-line.com/cgi-bin/agnes.cgi?CaymanAgnes+CaymanAgnesHTMLArticle+archive+Up_to_December_19_2003+4055 Trip report by Lawrence - November 2003]
Stayed at Plantana and rented a car from Hertz. Snorkeled off the beach at Plantana, Cemetery Reef, Smiths Cove, near Bodden town, and Rum Point. Ate out at the Lighthouse, Rum Point, Pappagallos, Lobster Pot, Wharf, Smugglers Cove and Champagne brunch at the Hyatt.  
Stayed at Plantana and rented a car from Hertz. Snorkeled off the beach at Plantana, Cemetery Reef, Smiths Cove, near Bodden town, and Rum Point. Ate out at the Lighthouse, Rum Point, Pappagallos, Lobster Pot, Wharf, Smugglers Cove and Champagne brunch at the Hyatt.  
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* [ Trip report by Dizzy - August 2003
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* [http://www.caribline.com/cgi-bin/agnes.cgi?CaymanAgnes+CaymanAgnesHTMLArticle+archive+Up_to_September_3_2003+3853 Trip report by Dizzy - August 2003]
Stayed at the Marriott. Hired a car from Avis. Ate out at Coconut Joe's, The Cracked Conch, The Reef Grill, The Lighthouse, Chicken Chicken!, Jolly Roger sunset dinner cruise, Papaggallos, The Edge and the Pirate's Buffet at the Marriott. Went to the night club at The Next Level. Went on the Stingray City trip with Captain Crosby Ebanks. Went snorkeling at Cemetery Reef, the Turtle Farm and Smith's Cove. Hired scuba kit for a shore dive from Don Fosters and did a boat dive with them as well. Also visited Kaibo Yacht Club, Rum Point, The Botannical Gardens and George Town for shopping.  
Stayed at the Marriott. Hired a car from Avis. Ate out at Coconut Joe's, The Cracked Conch, The Reef Grill, The Lighthouse, Chicken Chicken!, Jolly Roger sunset dinner cruise, Papaggallos, The Edge and the Pirate's Buffet at the Marriott. Went to the night club at The Next Level. Went on the Stingray City trip with Captain Crosby Ebanks. Went snorkeling at Cemetery Reef, the Turtle Farm and Smith's Cove. Hired scuba kit for a shore dive from Don Fosters and did a boat dive with them as well. Also visited Kaibo Yacht Club, Rum Point, The Botannical Gardens and George Town for shopping.  
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* [ Trip report by Barbara - August 2003
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* [http://www.caribline.com/cgi-bin/agnes.cgi?CaymanAgnes+CaymanAgnesHTMLArticle+archive+Up_to_August_15_2003+3839 Trip report by Barbara - August 2003]
Stayed at Beachcomber Condos. Visited Stingray City with Captain Marvin and was disappointed in Hell and the Turtle Farm. Ate out at Deckers "All You Can Eat Lobster", Calypso Grill, Reef Grill, Smugglers Cove, Grand Old House, Ferdinand's, Eats, and Rackham's Pub. For nightlife went out to Royal Palms, and was pick-pocketed at The Next Level. Used taxis and the mini busses to get around.  
Stayed at Beachcomber Condos. Visited Stingray City with Captain Marvin and was disappointed in Hell and the Turtle Farm. Ate out at Deckers "All You Can Eat Lobster", Calypso Grill, Reef Grill, Smugglers Cove, Grand Old House, Ferdinand's, Eats, and Rackham's Pub. For nightlife went out to Royal Palms, and was pick-pocketed at The Next Level. Used taxis and the mini busses to get around.  
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* [ Trip Report by Denise - July 2003
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* [http://www.caribline.com/cgi-bin/agnes.cgi?CaymanAgnes+CaymanAgnesHTMLArticle+archive+Up_to_August_15_2003+3814 Trip Report by Denise - July 2003]
Stayed in a villa on the North Side. Ate at The Edge, Over the Edge, Rackham's Pub and the Lighthouse. Made two trips to Stingray City - both with Bob Sottos. Went snorkeling at Eden's Rock, the Wreck of the Cali and Cemetary Reef.
Stayed in a villa on the North Side. Ate at The Edge, Over the Edge, Rackham's Pub and the Lighthouse. Made two trips to Stingray City - both with Bob Sottos. Went snorkeling at Eden's Rock, the Wreck of the Cali and Cemetary Reef.
This report has quite a few follow-up posts worth checking out as well.
This report has quite a few follow-up posts worth checking out as well.
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* [ Trip Report by snorkelwacker - May 2003
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* [http://www.geocities.com/hassellscastle/cayman2003.html Trip Report by snorkelwacker - May 2003]
Stayed at the Treasure Island Resort. Ate out at Vivine's Kitchen, Mezza, PD's, Smuggler's Cove, Cracked Conch, Myrtles adn John's BBQ. Snorkeled at Eden Rock, Cemetery Reef, Smith's Cove, Public Beach, Turtle Farm and Colliers. visited Stingray City, Coral Gardens and the Reef twice - with Bob Sotto and Frank's Watersports.
Stayed at the Treasure Island Resort. Ate out at Vivine's Kitchen, Mezza, PD's, Smuggler's Cove, Cracked Conch, Myrtles adn John's BBQ. Snorkeled at Eden Rock, Cemetery Reef, Smith's Cove, Public Beach, Turtle Farm and Colliers. visited Stingray City, Coral Gardens and the Reef twice - with Bob Sotto and Frank's Watersports.
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* [ Trip Report by Karen & Larry - April 2003
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* [http://www.caribline.com/cgi-bin/agnes.cgi?CaymanAgnes+CaymanAgnesHTMLArticle+archive+Up_to_May_11_2003+3582 Trip Report by Karen & Larry - April 2003]
Stayed at Treasure Island Resort. Ate out at Deckers, Eats (for breakfast), Fidel Murphy's, the English Bakery, Bella Carpi, Rum Point, Outback Steakhouse, Crasked Conch, The Wharf, and Hooks. Went snorkeling at Cemetery Reef, Rum Point and Eden Rock. Took the Nautilus submarine ride, visited Stingray City with Captain Dexter, and used Internet facilities at Café del Sol.
Stayed at Treasure Island Resort. Ate out at Deckers, Eats (for breakfast), Fidel Murphy's, the English Bakery, Bella Carpi, Rum Point, Outback Steakhouse, Crasked Conch, The Wharf, and Hooks. Went snorkeling at Cemetery Reef, Rum Point and Eden Rock. Took the Nautilus submarine ride, visited Stingray City with Captain Dexter, and used Internet facilities at Café del Sol.
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* [ Trip Report by Tia - April 2003
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* [http://www.caribline.com/cgi-bin/agnes.cgi?CaymanAgnes+CaymanAgnesHTMLArticle+archive+Up_to_April_26_2003+3558 Trip Report by Tia - April 2003]
Stayed at Nautilus Cottages. Used the minibus service to get around. Ate out at Liberty's, the English Bakery and Corita’s Silver Sands in West Bay
Stayed at Nautilus Cottages. Used the minibus service to get around. Ate out at Liberty's, the English Bakery and Corita’s Silver Sands in West Bay
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* [ Trip Report by Deb - April 2003
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* [http://www.caribline.com/cgi-bin/agnes.cgi?CaymanAgnes+CaymanAgnesHTMLArticle+archive+Up_to_April_26_2003+3561 Trip Report by Deb - April 2003]
Stayed at Discovery Point and rented a 4WD from Andy's. Went snorkeling and took Captain Marvin's West Side snorkel trip. Ate out at Decker's, My Bar, Wreck Bar and Cracked Conch.  
Stayed at Discovery Point and rented a 4WD from Andy's. Went snorkeling and took Captain Marvin's West Side snorkel trip. Ate out at Decker's, My Bar, Wreck Bar and Cracked Conch.  
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* [http://www.gotocayman.com/gcmt0304.htm Trip report by Ellen - April 2003]
Stayed at London House and rented a car from Budget. Ate out at Reef Grill, Bed, Rum Point, Coffee Grinder and Cracked Conch. Went to Stingray City with Captain Dexter's, and snorkeled on Seven Mile Beach, Cemetery Reef, Rum Point and Smith's Cove. Also did some shopping in George Town.  
Stayed at London House and rented a car from Budget. Ate out at Reef Grill, Bed, Rum Point, Coffee Grinder and Cracked Conch. Went to Stingray City with Captain Dexter's, and snorkeled on Seven Mile Beach, Cemetery Reef, Rum Point and Smith's Cove. Also did some shopping in George Town.  
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* [ Trip Report by Karan - January 2003
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* [http://www.fodors.com/forums/threadselect.jsp?fid=5&tid=34401579 Trip Report by Karan - January 2003]
Stayed at Aqua Bay Club. Ate out Calypso Grill, Pappagallo, The Lighthouse, The Grand Ole House, Cracked Conch and Sunset House. Played golf at The Links at Safehaven.
Stayed at Aqua Bay Club. Ate out Calypso Grill, Pappagallo, The Lighthouse, The Grand Ole House, Cracked Conch and Sunset House. Played golf at The Links at Safehaven.
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* [ Trip Report by Tina - September 2002
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* [http://www.caribline.com/cgi-bin/agnes.cgi?CaymanAgnes+CaymanAgnesHTMLArticle+archive+Up_to_January_11_2003+3241 Trip Report by Tina - September 2002]
Stayed at Seagul condos. Hired a jeep from Andy's. Visited Stingray City with Captain Dexter's, the Turtle Farm and Rum Cake Factory, Hell, the Botanical Garden and the blow holes. Ate out at Chicken! Chicken!, The Wharf, Decker's, Cracked Conch, the Lighthouse, Reef Grill, Smuggler's Cove and Hook's. Went snorkeling at Rum Point, Devil's Grotto and Eden Rock and Cemetery beach.  
Stayed at Seagul condos. Hired a jeep from Andy's. Visited Stingray City with Captain Dexter's, the Turtle Farm and Rum Cake Factory, Hell, the Botanical Garden and the blow holes. Ate out at Chicken! Chicken!, The Wharf, Decker's, Cracked Conch, the Lighthouse, Reef Grill, Smuggler's Cove and Hook's. Went snorkeling at Rum Point, Devil's Grotto and Eden Rock and Cemetery beach.  
* [ Trip Report - December 2002
* [ Trip Report - December 2002

Revision as of 11:38, 30 November 2006

Trip reports and Photo albums

Trip reports

Mainly about his diving experiences of diving and snorkelling in Cayman. Went with Ocean Frontiers in the East End. Also visited the Turtle Far, Butterfly Farm and Stingray City. Ate out at The Lighthouse, Restaurante Papagallo, Reef Grill, Calypso Grill, The Wharf and Over The Edge.

Did some unusual trips when in Cayman. Did an island helicopter tour with Cayman Helicopters, and the Sunset Tour and Bioluminescence Tour with Cayman Kayaks. Visited Stingray City with Captain Marvin.

Newspaper travel report from the Daily Telegraph

Stayed at Discovery Point Club. Rented a car from Andy's. Ate out at Lone Star, Hard Rock, Neptune. Visited Stingray City with Soto's Cruises.

Five day trip to Cayman, with a lot of their time spent at the Black Pearl Skate park. Ate out at Breezes, Castaways, Davey Jones Locker, Over The Edge and Coconut Joe's. Visited Hell, Turtle Farm, Rum Point and Stingray City with Captain Marvin's. Their photos are at Cayman Islands Photos - by Louie and Ab

Spent a week at the Courtyard Marriott. Ate out at Pappagallos. We also ate at Reef Grill, Meza, Champion House, Calypso Grill and Miss Corrita's Silver Sands. Went snorkeling with Capt Clinton aboard his Seastar 3 catamaran.

My first return to Cayman post Hurriceane Ivan. Included a side trip to Cuba.

Stayed at the Reef Resort. Pre-booked a hire car from Budget (no cars available for walk ins). Comments on how the island looks post Hurricane Ivan

This report documents some of the observations and thoughts experienced on their trip to the island of Grand Cayman aboard the Cayman Aggressor IV from November 6 through November 13, 2004. Includes some excellent underwater photos.

Stayed at London House. Went to Stingray City with Cayman Divers. Ate out at Ragazzi, Restaurant Pappagallo, Calypso, Ottmar's, Hemingway's, The Treehouse, Cafe del Sol, Rum Point, Reef Grill and Ye Old English Bakery.

Brief report and photos of their trip. Stayed at the Villas of The Galleon. Ate out at Decker's, Coconut Joe's, Eats/Legends and Rum Point Grill. Did the Stingray City tour with Captain Marvin.

Stayed at Plantana. Ate out at the Treehouse, Cracked Conch, Coconut Joe's, Reef Grill, Sunshine Suites, the Wharf, Casanova's and Antica Gelateria for ice cream! Went snorkeling at Turtle Farm, Rum Point, Cemetery Reef, Beach Bay in Bodden Town, Smith's Cove past George Town, and Eden Rock and the day trip to Stingray City with Captain Marvin.

Stayed at Sea Cliff Resort. Rented a car from McCurley's. Ate out at the Hard Rock Cafe, Marriott Courtyard Breakfast Buffet, Cracked Conch. Visited Stingray City with Soto's, and had a family photo session with Lucy Best.

Brief trip report. Stayed at Discovery Point and rented a car from Andy's. Ate out at the Reef Grill, Hook's, Decker's, Papagallo's, Thai Orchid, Yoshi Sushi, and Havana Vieja. Visited Stingray City with Soto's.

Stayed at the Marriott Courtyard. Visited Stingray City Sandbar with Capt Clinton Ebanks. Ate out at Pappagalo's, Reef Grill, Cafe Med, Eats and Silver Sands.

Stayed at the Marriott Couryard. Ate out at Smuggler’s Cove, Casanova, Lighthouse, Grand Old House, the Reef Grill, Pappagallo, The Wharf, Le Bodega, Hemingways in the Hyatt, Treehouse, Cracked Conch By the Sea and Eats. Went diving with Off The Wall Divers.

Stayed at the Treasure Island. Ate out at the Reef Grill, Athenas/Hooks, Breezes By The Bay, Aqua Beach, Cracked Conch, Eduardo's, Eats, and Deskers. Spent most evening listening to the music at the Royal Palms. Hired a BMW for the day from GT Autos to tour the island.

Stayed at the Marriott. Rented a car from Andy's. Ate out at the Cracked Conch, The Wharf, Casanova's and The Lighthouse. Went snorkeling at Smith's Cove, and visited Stingray City with Stingray City Tours.

Stayed in a condo at Northside Condos. Rented a car from Island Style. Did the all-day trip to the Barrier Reef, Coral Gardens and Stingray City Sandbar with Captain Marvin's. Ate out at Driftwood, Papagallo's, Cimboco, The Reef Resort and Over the Edge, but had a bad experience at Chicken! Chicken! Watched Barefoot Man at The Reef Resort. Went snorkeling at Smith's Code, Cemetery Reef, Eden Rock and in front of the Northside Condos.

Stayed at Treasure Island Condos. Rented a car from Andy's. Ate out at Chicken! Chicken!, the Luau at Comfort Suites, Corita's Silver Sands, Durty Reids, Kaibo Yacht Club. Did Stingray City with Don Foster's.

Stayed at the Turtle Nest Inn near Bodden Town. Visited Stingray City, the reef and Coral Gardens with Frank's Watersports. Went snorkleling at Eden Rock, the Turtle Farm, Cemetery Reef and at the Governor's Mansion. Ate out at the Hard Rock Cafe, Crow's Nest, Casanova's and Viviene's.

In Cayman for a long weekend. Stayed at Regal Beach Club and rented a car from Andy's. Ate out at Deckers, Coffee Grinder, Pirate's Buffet at the Marriott, Eduardo's and My Bar at Sunset House.

An unusual trip report as Jim and Norma are a non-scuba senior couple making their first trip to Cayman Brac. Looking for somewhere to celebrate their 25th Anniversary, they chose Cayman Brac because they prefer low key vacations. Some general advice and views from their trip, impressions on who the island would be suitable for, understanding of why it is so expensive and including costs for some of their meals out.

Visiting Grand Cayman to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary. Rented a car from Andy's, but when they arrived they were allocated a Suzuki Vitara for the same price. Stayed at the Marriott. Ate out at Coconut Joe's, Bamboo, Lone Star, Decker's, Eats Cafe, Pirate's Buffet at the Marriott, Breezes by the Bay, Reef Grill, Bed, Papagallo and the Wharf. Visited the Turtle Farm, Rum Point, Hell, the Butterfly Farm, and took a half-day snorkel trip to Stingray City Sandbar, etc with Soto's Cruises.

Rented a Jeep from Andy's. Ate out at Breezes, the Reef (and saw Barfoot Man perform), Liberty's (not impressed with the Xmas buffet), Marriott, Decker's, Cracked Conch, Coconut Joe's, and Smuggler's Cove. Snorkeled at Cemetery Reef, Turtle Reef, Smith's Cove, Eden Rock, Wreck of the Gamma, Wreck of the Cali and Governor's Reef. Also took the Stingray City all-day trip with Captain Marvin's, and Tina's husband went diving with Dive Tech. Also went on the Jolly Roger sunset cruise.

Visited Cayman for her wedding and honeymoon. Stayed at Villas of the Galleon. Ate out at Coconut Joe's, Bed, Bamboo, Eats, Cracked Conch and Smuggler's Cove. Visited Stingray City with Captain Marvin's, deep sea fishing, part of the Mastic Trail, Rum Point. Did a resort scuba course with Off The Wall Divers. Got married on the beach at Villas of the Galleon, with their reception at the Reef Grill.

Stayed at Plantana and rented a car from Hertz. Snorkeled off the beach at Plantana, Cemetery Reef, Smiths Cove, near Bodden town, and Rum Point. Ate out at the Lighthouse, Rum Point, Pappagallos, Lobster Pot, Wharf, Smugglers Cove and Champagne brunch at the Hyatt.

Stayed at the Marriott. Hired a car from Avis. Ate out at Coconut Joe's, The Cracked Conch, The Reef Grill, The Lighthouse, Chicken Chicken!, Jolly Roger sunset dinner cruise, Papaggallos, The Edge and the Pirate's Buffet at the Marriott. Went to the night club at The Next Level. Went on the Stingray City trip with Captain Crosby Ebanks. Went snorkeling at Cemetery Reef, the Turtle Farm and Smith's Cove. Hired scuba kit for a shore dive from Don Fosters and did a boat dive with them as well. Also visited Kaibo Yacht Club, Rum Point, The Botannical Gardens and George Town for shopping.

Stayed at Beachcomber Condos. Visited Stingray City with Captain Marvin and was disappointed in Hell and the Turtle Farm. Ate out at Deckers "All You Can Eat Lobster", Calypso Grill, Reef Grill, Smugglers Cove, Grand Old House, Ferdinand's, Eats, and Rackham's Pub. For nightlife went out to Royal Palms, and was pick-pocketed at The Next Level. Used taxis and the mini busses to get around.

Stayed in a villa on the North Side. Ate at The Edge, Over the Edge, Rackham's Pub and the Lighthouse. Made two trips to Stingray City - both with Bob Sottos. Went snorkeling at Eden's Rock, the Wreck of the Cali and Cemetary Reef. This report has quite a few follow-up posts worth checking out as well.

Stayed at the Treasure Island Resort. Ate out at Vivine's Kitchen, Mezza, PD's, Smuggler's Cove, Cracked Conch, Myrtles adn John's BBQ. Snorkeled at Eden Rock, Cemetery Reef, Smith's Cove, Public Beach, Turtle Farm and Colliers. visited Stingray City, Coral Gardens and the Reef twice - with Bob Sotto and Frank's Watersports.

Stayed at Treasure Island Resort. Ate out at Deckers, Eats (for breakfast), Fidel Murphy's, the English Bakery, Bella Carpi, Rum Point, Outback Steakhouse, Crasked Conch, The Wharf, and Hooks. Went snorkeling at Cemetery Reef, Rum Point and Eden Rock. Took the Nautilus submarine ride, visited Stingray City with Captain Dexter, and used Internet facilities at Café del Sol.

Stayed at Nautilus Cottages. Used the minibus service to get around. Ate out at Liberty's, the English Bakery and Corita’s Silver Sands in West Bay

Stayed at Discovery Point and rented a 4WD from Andy's. Went snorkeling and took Captain Marvin's West Side snorkel trip. Ate out at Decker's, My Bar, Wreck Bar and Cracked Conch.

Stayed at London House and rented a car from Budget. Ate out at Reef Grill, Bed, Rum Point, Coffee Grinder and Cracked Conch. Went to Stingray City with Captain Dexter's, and snorkeled on Seven Mile Beach, Cemetery Reef, Rum Point and Smith's Cove. Also did some shopping in George Town.

Stayed at Aqua Bay Club. Ate out Calypso Grill, Pappagallo, The Lighthouse, The Grand Ole House, Cracked Conch and Sunset House. Played golf at The Links at Safehaven.

Stayed at Seagul condos. Hired a jeep from Andy's. Visited Stingray City with Captain Dexter's, the Turtle Farm and Rum Cake Factory, Hell, the Botanical Garden and the blow holes. Ate out at Chicken! Chicken!, The Wharf, Decker's, Cracked Conch, the Lighthouse, Reef Grill, Smuggler's Cove and Hook's. Went snorkeling at Rum Point, Devil's Grotto and Eden Rock and Cemetery beach.

  • [ Trip Report - December 2002

Stayed at Sunshine Suites and Villas of the Galleon. Went snokeling at Governor's House. Ate out at Eats and Paradise Grill

  • [ Trip Report by Terry - November 2002

Stayed at Aqua Bay Club. Went snorkeling at Cemetery Reef and Eden Rock, and went to Stingray City with Captain Dexter.

  • [ Trip Report by Laura - November 2002

Stayed at the Westin. Hired a car from Andy's. Visited Stingray City with Captain Dexter's, went parasailing with Pro Parasail. Was in George Town for the Pirate's Week closing ceremonies. Ate out at Chicken, Chicken!, Eats Café, the Lobster Pot, Cimboco and Ferdinand's.

  • [ Caymans Confidential by Cindy Loose (Washington Post) - October 2002

Checking out both ends of the spectrum of holiday accommodation on Grand Cayman. Stayed at the Harbour View and the Westin, but also checked out the Turtle Nest Inn, Treasure Island and Cobalt Coast and the Marriott. Ate out at The Wharf, the Almond Tree and Chicken! Chicken!. Visited Stingray City and the Turtle Farm.

  • [ Trip Report by Tim - July 2002

Visiting the island to fix-up their property, but also to do some diving. Ate out at the Lazy Lizard, the Reef Grill, Kaibo Yacht Club and the Outback Steakhouse. Went diving with Ebanks Diving, Cayman Diving Lodge and Divetech for his Advanced Open Water and Rescue Diver certificates. Locations dived included Eden Rock, Oro Verde, Cobalt Coast, Sunset House, Seaview and Stingray City. Also went riding with Pampered Ponies.

  • [ Trip Report by Laura S. - May 2002

Stayed at the Coralstone Club and hired a van from Dollar. Ate out at the Outback Steakhouse, the Crow's Nest, Rum Point, Rackham's Grill & Bar, Lobster Pot and Cracked Conch. Visited the Turtle Farm, Hell, Blowholes and Stingray City etc with Captain Marvin.

  • [ Trip Report by TracyV - May 2002

Stayed at Cassa Caribe condos. Rented a convertible from Marshall's. Went snorkeling with Captain Dexter's twice and snorkeled at Eden Rock, Sunset House, and Paradise reef. Played golf at the Sunrise Family Golf Centre in Newlands and went on the sunset sail with Red Sail Sports. Ate out at the Calypso Grill, Crows Nest, Reef Grill, Bed, Cimboco, Bamboo, Naked Fish, Almond Tree, and Casanova's.

  • [ Trip Report by Pam Hassell - May 2002

Stayed at the Turtle Nest Inn (TNI), and then at the Westin. Rented a car from Budget. Ate out at The Edge, Vesuvio, TNI for their weekly Indian dinner, Miss Vivine's, Eats Café, Decker's and Smuggler's Cove. Went to Healing Hands for a massage, and Café Sol to check her e-mails. Snorkeled at Cemetery Reef, Public Beach, Sunrise Reef, Sunset Reef, Stingray Sandbar (with Soto's) and Governor's Reef.

  • [ Trip Report by Aaron - April 2002

Another long trip report. On the island for a friend's wedding. Stayed at the Westin. Following Scott's recommendations, ate out at Calypso Grill, Eats Café, Reef Grill, Pizza & Ribs and Smuggler's Cove, Visited Stingray City Sandbar.

  • [ Trip Report by Scott - March 2002

Very long and comprehensive trip report! Stayed at Turtle Beach Villas. Snorkeled at Treasure Island Reef, Cemetery Reef, Stingray City and Reef (with Captain Dexter) and Eden Rock. Ate out at Calypso Grill, Reef Grill, Lazy Lizard, Deckers, Billy Bones, Naked Fish, Ristorante Pappagallo, Crow's Nest, The Wharf, Smuggler's Cove, Rum Point, Chicken Chicken!, drinks at the Royal Palms, East Café and The Peninsular. Rented a car from Andy's, and went out on waverunners from Red Sail Sports, on a fishing charter with Captain Asley, diving with Divers Down, and parasailing with Cloud Dancer Tours.

  • [ Trip Report by Wendy - February 2002

Stayed at Sunshine Suites. Visited the islands on a tight budget, so tended to do their own catering. However, ate out at Comfort Inn, and The Peninsula at the Marriott, Ferdinand's and Cassanova's. Visited Stingray City with Captain Dexter. Rented bikes from Coconut's to visit Hell and the Turtle Farm.

  • [ Trip Report by Nate - January 2002

Stayed at the Villas of The Galleon condos. Rented a car from Andy's. Got married (arranged through Cayman Weddings) on the beach in West Bay. Ate out at Eats, The Wharf, and the Canton Restaurant. Trips included parasailing, and riding with Pampered Ponies. Sunday snorkeling trip to Stingray City etc with Cayman Delight (included lunch).

  • [ Trip Report by Lisa - January 2002

Stayed at Treasure Island. Rented a cary from Andy's. Visited the Botanic Garden, Hell, the Turtle Farm and Rum Point. Snorkeled at Treasure Island, the Wreck of the Gamma and Smith's Cove. Ate out at Big Daddy's, Chicken Chicken! and the Cracked Conch.

  • [ Trip Report by Cyd - December 2001

Brief trip report. They went snorkeling at Cemetery Reef, Eden Rock and Devil’s Grotto. Visited Stingray City with Captain Marvin’s, hiked the Mastic Trail and visited Rum Point. Includes a selection of almost 40 photos.

  • [ Trip Report - November 2001

Stayed at the Westin and Villas of the Galleon. Rented a car from Avis/Cico. Ate out ate Ristorante Ragazzi, Lobster Pot, Deckers, Lone Star Bar and Grill, Café Mediterraneo, Athena's Vesuvios, Chicken Chicken! and Cimboco and Eats. Went shopping at Fosters. Visited the Blow Holes, San Pedro's Castle, Stingray City (with Captain Dexter) and Hell. Went windsurfing at Morritt's Tortuga and snorkeling at Governors Reef, Eden Rock and Cemetery Reef

  • [ Trip Report by Isobel - November 2001

Originally booked in at the Marriott, but was disappointed with the state of the hotel and beach and managed to get a transfer to the Westin. Ate out at Deckers, Reef Grill, The Wharf (didn't like it), Bamboo (at the Hyatt), The Brasserie, Chicken Chicken!, Lazy Lizard, Britania Golf Club, Smugglers Cove, Ferdinands at the Westin, and Sunday Brunch at the Westin. Went snorkeling with Captain Marvin's and Captain Dexter's to Stingray City. Visisted Rum Point (thought it was overcrowded).

  • [ Trip Report by Tim - November 2001

Stayed at his old Caymanian home in West Bay that he is renovating, and at London House. Went horse riding with Pampered Ponies, and ate out at The Wharf and the Reef Grill at the Royal Palms. Report includes links to lots of photos, including some from Tim's snorkeling and dives (including Stingray City).

  • [ Trip Report by Jolie - November 2001

Stayed at the Westin. Ate out at Calypso Grill at Morgans Cove, The Wharf, Eats, Paradise Cafe. Suggests the Royal Palms for night life.

  • [ Trip Report by Lisa - October 2001

Stayed at the Westin. Ate out at Reef Grill, Smugler's Cove, The Wharf, Lone Star Bar & Grill, Chicken! Chicken!, and Eats. Hired a car from Budget. Went on the Atlantis submarine, and snorkeling with Captain Marvin's to Stingray City, and for music to Legendz and the Royal Palms.

  • [ Trip Report by BM & WM - October 2001

Stayed at Turtle Nest Inn. Ate out at Driftwood's BBQ, Wood's Jerk stand, Durty Reids. Went snorkeling with Captain Dexter's and to Cemetery Reef and Smith's Cove.

  • [ Suggestions for snorkeling from Snorkel Guy - September 2001
  • [ Photos of Cayman Caravan by Robert Warfield - June 2001

Includes photos of some of the planes, beach scenes and his diving trips

  • [ Snorkeling in Cayman by the Wideman family - February 2001

Mainly photos of their trip to Stingray City

  • [ Grand Cayman Trip Report by Daniel & Faith Senie and Tom Sefranek - January 2001

Stayed at Georgetown Villas at the south end of Seven Mile Beach. Diving with Fisheye at Eye of the Needle, Paradise Reef West, Trinity Caves, Governor’s Reef, Eagle’s Nest, Mesa and Stingray City. With Treasure Island Divers went to Aquarium, Oro Verde the wreck of the Balboa as a night dive. Ate out at the Thai Orchid and Cimboco

  • [ Totem Travel - Grand Cayman Trip Photos - January 2001

Includes photos of the Westin, Hyatt, Seven Mile Beach, tarpon feeding at the Almond Tree, scuba diving, Seven Mile Beach and Stingray City

  • [ Little Cayman Trip Reports by Dick Ross - Christmas 2000 and Christmas 1999

Photos and dive-logs from their stays at the Little Cayman Beach Resort

  • [ Grand Cayman Trip - November 2000 by Tim Dyes

Stayed at Tarquynn Manor. Went riding with Pampered Ponies. Not much info about Cayman, but a great range of underwater photos from his various dives

  • [ Crystalline waters, stingrays welcome you to Grand Cayman - October 2000

By Tom Uhlenbrock of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch

  • [ Trip Report by Jim Hensch - July 2000

Useful trip report for the photos of where they stayed and went, including their meals! Stayed at the Westin (not impressed). Used Red Sail Sports to go water skiing, the catamaran trip to Stingray City and a resort scuba course. Also snorkeled at Governor's Reef and Eden Rock. Visited Hell. Played golf at The Links at Safehaven. Went out to Sharkey's and the Royal Palms and had meals at Eat's, Casa Havana, Smuggler's Cove, The Brasserie, Ristorante Pappagallo, The Reef Grill and Bamboo.

  • [ Diving at Little Cayman - June 2000

Stayed at the Little Cayman Beach Resort and went diving with Reef Divers

  • [ Scuba Diving in the Cayman Islands - June 2000

Some great underwater photos by John Vaughn and Brenda Bailey

  • [ Trip report by Ray Blackman - June 2000

Stayed at a condo at the Anchorage. Snorkeled at Eden Rock, the reef off Paradise Grill, the reef off Seaview hotel, and Stingray Sandbar with Captain Marvin Ebanks. Ate out at Eats, Chicken Chicken! and Bella Capri.

  • [ Spring Break 2000

Photo album by Dennis Cheung and friends. Over 200 photos plus over 60 underwater shots

  • [ Janis's Trip Report - June 2000

Staying at the Marriott, details of where they went snokelling

  • [ Janis's Trip Report (continued)

Details of the restaurants she visited

  • [ Scott's Trip Report

Stayed at Treasure Island Resort. Includes some snokeling suggestions

  • [ Diving the East End, Grand Cayman by Ken LaMontagne

Brief details of diving with Cayman Diving Lodge, with some photos above and below the water!

  • [ FocalPlane - Traveolgues - Cayman Brac 1999

Trip report to Cayman Brac by professional photographer Paul Ashton, so includes some good photos!

  • [ Jeepster’s Grand Cayman Trip Report - 10/30/99 to 11/04/99

Mainly details of their dives, including some underwater photos. Stayed at Treasure Island Resort. Dives at Neptune’s Wall, Governor’s Reef, Orange Canyon, Oro Verde, Big Sister Wall, Eagle Ray Rock, Stingray City, Exotica Reef and Twisted Sister!

  • [ Norton's Scuba Photo album - October 1999 (Part 1)

See also Part 2, Part 4, Part 5. He also has photos taken from eight videos taken in Cayman is 2001.

  • [ John Petrak's trip report - June 1999

Brief details of his trip, staying at Indies Suites and diving with Divers Down, including some photos

  • [ Scuba Dive Trip by David Cappello, May 6-9 1999

Stayed at Seaview Hotel. Includes two pages of photos

  • [ Grand Cayman & Little Cayman April 1999

Photos of their trip

  • [ Grand Cayman January 1999

Dive journal from Michele Schilawski who stayed at the Spanish Bay Reef

  • [ Swim among the fish in Cayman

From the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, January 1999

  • [ Look out below: Diving opens underwater vistas waiting to be explored

From the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, November 1998

  • [ Grand Cayman, September 1998

Trip report from some divers that also visited the tourist attractions, with some underwater photos

  • [ John Petrak's trip report - July 1998

Brief details of his trip, including some photos

  • [ Photos of Grand Cayman April 1998

Hell and the Turtle Farm

  • [ Cayman Brac Dive Trip Report, July 1997

Stayed at Divi Tiara Beach resort. Details of their dives, including under-water photos

  • [ Bob & Cindy Schuam's report - June 1997

Includes a page of great underwater photos

  • [ Cayman Islands Spring Break by Peter Westra (1996)

Not much details, but some good photos!

  • [ Which is nicer, Boston at -20C (-5F) or Grand Cayman at 26C (82F)? (1994)

Philip Greenspun's journal with some good photos

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