Thursday, August 22, 2013

3 Restaurant Favorites - The A B C's

Cayman has its fair share of restaurants to choose from and has become quite the destination for foodies everywhere. Here are our favorites to help guide you in the right culinary direction.


A is for AlfrescoJust a 5-minute drive from Silver Sands,  heading north towards West Bay lays this cheap and cheerful restaurant with a killer location and local food that will make your mouth water. Its menu is broad with both local dishes as the main attraction, as well as other international dishes. It is a great place to enjoy a relaxing drink or light snack served on the beach side deck while taking in a fabulous view of Seven Mile Beach.




B is for The Brasserie: Hidden away from Grand Cayman’s main strip,  the Brasserie is committed to local produce, sustainable farming and fishing, and most importantly, out of this world cuisine. The Brasserie is about a 10 minute drive from Silver Sands and located in Cricket Square in downtown Georgetown.

The eclectic, modern cuisine is prepared with the highest quality ingredients including fresh fish delivered daily to the kitchen from their very own fishing boat and fresh produce grown from the garden in the back of the restaurant.

Order off the menu or take part in the week night special menus. Some of the favorites are Wednesday's Burgers N Beer and Thursday's Taco Night







C is for Calypso Grill: With its casual atmosphere overlooking Morgan’s Harbour and the top knotch Caribbean and seafood cuisine, you cannot go wrong with an evening out at the Calypso Grill. You can dine in the comfortable air conditioned dining room or outside on the breezy deck, either way the food is good from the bread before the meal to the final course of dessert... make sure to try their famous Sticky Toffee Pudding. Reservations are strongly recommended as everyone has caught on to this amazing restaurant.


Above photo courtesy of Delta Sky Magazine, see what they have to say about Calypso!

Monday, August 12, 2013

The Botanical Park Blues

The Cayman Blue Iguana is native to Grand Cayman and can be found on no other island in the world! 

Most of the iguanas seen on the island are the Common Iguana, identified by the black rings on their tails. They are an introduced species and have been taking over the Blues' habitat.

The Blue Iguanas are certainly beloved by all. There has been a very successful breeding program that has helped rehabilitate the population.

The best place to spot these guys is at the Queen Elizabeth Botanical Park where they roam free and pose for photos. This makes a fantastic day trip from Silver Sands.

Not only can you enjoy the company of these relaxed reptiles, there is an easy walking trail with native plants and wildlife, a lake, a pond and an orchid walk to explore.

The Park costs US $10 for adults and is free for kids under 12. It is opened from 9-5:30 daily (be sure to confirm holiday hours) and located on Frank Sound Road.










Saturday, August 10, 2013

Fun with the Sun!


What an amazing sunset we had here at Silver Sands last night! It was one of those summer sunsets where the clouds light up and make that sun pop!






Friday, August 9, 2013

Starfish Point, Well Worth the Trip!


Starfish Point is located just past Rum Point and Kaibo on the Northside of Grand Cayman. It takes about an hour to get up there from the 7-Mile Beach area, but well worth the adventure and scenic drive.