The reality is that travel just isn't accessible to all. There are so many unfair social and economic structures that prevent people who deserve to travel from doing it.
Working out the two most expensive costs of travel—flights and accommodation—is difficult. I've written about how to accrue frequent flier miles and lower the cost of flights and accommodation. Both were challenging for my trip to Grand Cayman during peak season. But I also had to find things to do that are both fulfilling and low-cost.
The activities you choose when you get to your destination can break your budget if you're nor careful. When traveling to Grand Cayman is in the cards for you, this post includes some ways you can have a great time and still save.
I love when my travel destinations present awesome diving experiences. I chose to visit Grand Cayman for many reasons, a major one being that it has world class diving with more dive sites than anywhere I have been before
Despite high season prices and low availability, I managed to find a company that took me to 2 unique dive sites. I thoroughly enjoyed both. There are plenty of other options for exploring the reef as someone who doesn’t dive, too. I was able to snorkel a popular dive site right off the shore in George Town.
Overall, whether diving or snorkeling, Grand Cayman's warm, clear waters did not disappoint!
So many beaches, so little time. That may be what you're thinking as you consider the 15 beach access points I will describe in this post. But, honestly, all the beaches are easily accessed across 2 days in Grand Cayman.
The 7-Mile beaches are the most accessible and typically frequented by tourists visiting Grand Cayman. You can hit these up in a day with ease. But I encourage you to branch out. There are 4 additional parts of Grand Cayman to explore (West Bay, South Shore, Gun Bay, and North Side), all possible to see in a day's drive.
Every beach is unique from the other. Spoiler alert—all of them cost nothing to enjoy!
We are all still stuck in quarantine, probably getting tired of our own cooking. But that doesn't mean you can't daydream about delicious Caribbean cuisine, am I right?!
I ate my way through Grand Cayman when I visited the island for New Years. You may remember how much I love Island-style food from my post about the food in Niue, Curaçao, and other island countries. This post is a similar take on those foodie experiences. But it's Grand Cayman-style!
From coconut water to rum cake, Grand Cayman cuisine is similar to other island countries I've visited but it also has its own unique treats. So as you make your way through your non-perishables at home, make your way through this in-depth look at what I consumed over 5 days in Grand Cayman.
I planned my trip to Grand Cayman with Ivana for Peak travel season in late December. If you go during off-peak times, you will likely do much better than I did on prices.
After splitting costs with Ivana, my total cost for 4 nights and 5 days in Grand Cayman was just over $1200. This includes flights, accommodation, car rental, gas, public transportation, food, drinks, SCUBA diving, and other fun activities.
In this post, I break down all the prices and share everything we did to stay on a budget while ensuring we had a fun and comfortable time together.
