Caribbean Temptation!

We hope all you people in the great white north are staying bundled up this January! Here at Silver Sands we just want to tempt you into coming to enjoy our blue waters and warm breezes. Come and thaw out and join us down here in Cayman!

Kite Surfing in Cayman: A Tropical Winter Adventure

Winter time in Cayman is an absolute pleasure. From the festivities of the holidays to the winter activities that just are not possible during the hot and balmy air of summer. Once that heat breaks to a still nice and warm temperature, but less humid the winter winds begin, which for many on the island this wind means Kite Surfing season!

If you are visiting the island during this time and get lucky to get a nice windy day, taking a break from our Silver Sands beach might just lead to a sky high adventure! If you want to learn how to tackle this enticing sport there are plenty of opportunities for you! Check out Kite Surf Cayman (916-5483) and inquire about a lesson. 

And a big thank you to Tara Stanhope for these incredible photos! 

Merry Christmas!

Have a wonderful Christmas!! May your holidays be merry and bright! Or if you are spending them with us here in Cayman, may they be sunny and blue!

Merry Christmas 2016 from Silver Sands!!

From the Silver Sands staff and owners we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

If you are spending your holidays with us this year here is a quick introduction to the friendly faces you will see when you arrive at Silver Sands. 

Meet Gwenda and Oleta, our office dynamic duo. Gwenda, the lovely lady in pink in the photos, is the manager and leader of the Silver Sands team. By her side is Oleta a world class second in command.

Darren is the main man for the grounds and maintenance, and Eddier pictured with Darren below is Silver Sand's green thumb and keeps the gardens lush and gorgeous. 

And finally below is our All Star house keeping team Carmen, Else, Judy and Amanda. They keep the place spick and span for your comfort.

If you can't share the holidays with us this year we hope you will consider Silver Sands for your holiday escape for next year! Call Gwenda to get your booking locked in.

Pirates Week 2016: The Pirates Pooch Parade!

Here in Cayman everyone gets into the famous Pirates Week! Including our beloved Cayman mutts and the Pirates Pooch Parade!

November is a great time to visit the Cayman Islands, it is still low season and the island is on the quieter side with visitors, Silver Sand's beach is still very quiet, plus there are the activities of Pirates Week! You can even go to the Humane Society and adopt a doggie for the day and participate in the fun Pirate Pooch Parade.

Many people come on vacation and miss their pets at home. Visitors can satisfy their canine cravings and head to the Humane Society where the dogs are always grateful for a walk, a day out at the beach, or even adoption!! There are many organizations that can help visitors take these beautiful and unique Cayman mutts back home to the US for a forever home.

A huge thanks to the Humane Society of the Cayman Islands, all the lovely Cayman residents who are doggie lovers and took the time to dress the HS doggies as pirates, and of course Barb for her amazing photos, thanks Barbara Virano Cevela Photography!

Check out photos from 2017 Pooch Parade here.

Check out past Pirates Week posts:
-Pirates Week 2015: Featuring the Jolly Roger
-Pirates in the Caribbean Cayman Style

Local Eats with Island Flare Part 2: Over the Edge

Carrying on with our theme of great Local Eats with Island Flare Part 1: Heritage Kitchen, I feel like a shout out to Over the Edge is definitely in order. This quirky old school Caribbean restaurant has an unbeatable view of the Northside waters and is a very casual and affordable dining experience. You can get a range of traditional seafood dishes, johnny cakes, land crab and even a Jamaican favorite Akee and Saltfish. Of course there is something for everyone on the menu.

One of the many perks of this northside eatery, is that it can be perfectly paired with a tour of the Cayman Crystal Caves that are just down the street. It is about a 1 hour drive from Silver Sands, however totally worth it. Check out our blog post on the Crystal Caves and see if we can't convince you to take a break from our beautiful beach and explore Cayman's interior.

Photography by: Heather Holt Photography

The Shiny New Gazebo

As usual here at Silver Sands we have taken advantage of this low season and made some improvements. One of these improvements this year is retiling various areas/walkways around the property, including the gazebo!

The gazebo is a wonderful place to meet up with friends and other guests for a sunset cocktail, have dinner using the communal BBQs, escape the sun and enjoy a shady place with a fan to read a book during the day, or even have a yoga class! All the while still enjoying the uninterrupted view of the Caribbean Sea.