You will delight in the wide-sweeping views of the beach and open ocean at any of the luxury resorts on the island of Grand Cayman. From $177 to $500 per night, four- and five-star hotels such as The Ritz Carlton, Marriott and Reef Resort (the only Cayman resort boasting over 150 beachfront rooms), place you as close to the water as you can get. With an all-inclusive resort package, you pay one price up front, so that your room, meals, drinks and on-site activities are covered prior to your trip. It also offers easy access to signing up for water sports, sailing trips and other activities in the Caymans.
Located only 480 miles south of Miami, the island of Grand Cayman is one of the most frequented seaports in the Caribbean. Many travelers book an all-inclusive vacation with major cruise lines, such as Royal Caribbean and Carnival, which takes them from the docks of Miami to Grand Cayman and may include stops at nearby ports in the Bahamas, Jamaica and Cancun. A cruising package rolls two vacations into one -- with dining, sports, entertainment, casinos, spas and activities onboard the ship and the shore excursions at each of the ports-of-call.
If you love being out on the water rather than on the beach, a sailing or yachting vacation may suit you perfectly. To explore all three islands, you can charter a boat by the week. The waters around the Caymans are quite tranquil and secluded, so you will definitely escape the crowds around the hotels. If you love to snorkel or scuba dive, this is an ideal setup for setting anchor and experiencing the beautiful turquoise water and the exotic underwater life surrounding the Caymans.
The Caribbean offers the best climate and underwater scenery for snorkelers and scuba divers. Much of the local marine life is non-aggressive and colorful to observe up close -- including coral reefs, angel fish, barracuda, sting rays, crabs, lobsters, dolphins and nurse sharks. You can book a stay at a diving resort such as Pirate's Point Resort, which offers certification classes, equipment rentals and excursions to the best diving sites around the Cayman Islands. These niche resorts are often more private, and they cater your vacation package to include two to five dives a day, snorkeling trips and other sports.
Golf enthusiasts of any skill level can expect to find one of the world's most scenic courses at Seven Mile Beach on the island of Grand Cayman. The course itself offers a panoramic view of the wide Atlantic Ocean, golden sandy beaches, exotic palms and native wildlife. The luxury resorts of Seven Mile Beach and the nearby West Bay all offer packages to cover all room accommodations, dining, golf equipment and transportation and other activities.
