SILVER SANDS EARNS 2016 TRIPADVISOR CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE

Silver Sands EARNS 2016 TRIPADVISOR CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE

Grand Cayman Cayman Islands – May 27, 2016 – Silver Sands today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence. Now in its sixth year, the achievement celebrates hospitality businesses that have earned great traveler reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year. Certificate of Excellence recipients include accommodations, eateries and attractions located all over the world that have continually delivered a quality customer experience. 

"With the Certificate of Excellence, TripAdvisor honors hospitality businesses that have consistently received strong praise and ratings from travelers,” said Heather Leisman, Vice President of Industry Marketing, TripAdvisor. “This recognition helps travelers identify and book properties that regularly deliver great service. TripAdvisor is proud to play this integral role in helping travelers feel more confident in their booking decisions.”

The Certificate of Excellence accounts for the quality, quantity and recency of reviews submitted by travelers on TripAdvisor over a 12-month period. To qualify, a business must maintain an overall TripAdvisor bubble rating of at least four out of five, have a minimum number of reviews and must have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months.

Here at Silver Sands we hope to keep up this high level of customer service for years to come!!

Cayman Carnival: Batabano 2016!

Another successful year of the Cayman Carnival Batabano! On this wonderful day in May islanders of all shapes and sizes deck out in feathers and sequins and dance to Soca music down West Bay Rd. The costumes are definitely stepping it up this year, with Swanky looking awesome! 

This super fun parade can be participated in not only by locals, but by visitors too! If you are staying at Silver Sands you can sign up and join a band and jump in the parade fully decked out in a costume, or enjoy it from the sidelines along West Bay Road a bit further south from Silver Sands.

Love the photos and costumes? Check out Batabano 2015 here.

There is even a Jr Batabano the week before for kids! The costumes are beautiful and these kids are cute!

And a big thanks to the ever so talented Batabano photographers Cortez Vernon and Barbara Virano Cevela Photography for the great photos as usual!

Silver Sand's Brilliant Blues

Tempted by this beautiful blue water? Come visit us in Grand Cayman and bask in the Silver Sand's blues.

Cayman's Lavish Sunday Brunch Scene

While on vacation here at Silver Sands why not partake in a favorite weekly tradition of Sunday Brunch. There are some pretty spectacular spreads on offer island wide and our very own Good Taste Magazine has written the go-to guide for first time brunch diners. Below are my personal 3 favorites all in the close vicinity of 7-Mile beach and Silver Sands.

As with any popular eating location, be sure to book before you go, especially with bigger groups or around bank holidays, brunch is a favorite and can fill up with locals and tourists alike!

Luca at the Caribbean Club

My personal favorite, Luca offers a buffet spread consisting of a little bit of everything! From breakfast, to sushi, to meat and mash it is a game of pacing yourself so you can make it to the world class dessert table. Luca also offers indoor and outdoor sea-side dining options.

Anchor and Den at the Marriott

Fairly recently the Marriott revamped their hotel and with that bloomed Anchor and Den. This trendy brunch offers creative fresh juices, traditional breakfast options as well as interesting international cuisine. Dining in this bright beautiful atmosphere surrounded with delicious food is definitely a must.

Aqua Resturant at Galleria Plaza



Aqua is known for their ceviche and seafood, which is generously on offer for Sunday Brunch. Topped with other food options and bottomless champaign (standard brunch fare) this brunch is a great option for an indoor brunch experience.

Photo Credits: 

Aqua Resturant

Luca Resturant

Anchor & Den

Good Taste

En Route - Air Canada

Shipwrecked at Smiths Barcadere

Smiths Barcadere (also commondly called Smiths Cove) is a lovely little twin beach cove surrounded by ironshore and bush, located just south of Georgetown. It is a great little excursion from Silver Sands for a day time snorkel or a different place to watch the sunset. It is a favorite spot for locals, especially on the weekends where people bring picnics, BBQ and enjoy this quaint Cayman cove.

This poor little boat has some major issues at Smiths Cove the other day. I think they managed to save it in the end but it sure made a pretty little picture for us! 

Photography by Heather Holt Photography

Feeling Waterlogged? Dry out at one of Cayman's Incredible Spa's!

For many of you being on vacation means relax, relax and relax some more, and to be honest, staying at Silver Sands it is hard to do anything BUT relax! If you have had a bit of an overdose of the sun, or seem to be a bit waterlogged from all that fun in the Silver Sand's pool, why not try a spa treatment. Cayman has some amazing venues, and there are many more that I have not mentioned but here are my favorites:



Body Works at Queens Court

This is probably my personal favorite place for a massage due to its affordability and over all relaxing atmosphere. They offer a wide range of body and beauty treatments, as well as have a full schedule of daily yoga classes. 

Silver Rain Spa at the Ritz Carlton

For an absolute and utterly blissful indulgence, the Silver Rain Spa is the ultimate splurge for a body, mind and soul experience. From the moment you enter your ears are met with the gentle sound of falling rain. The facilities are exactly what is to be expected from the Ritz Carton, a hot tub the size of a plunge pool, steam room, sauna, showers, and refreshing fruit sprays. Once you are ready for your treatment you are lead up to the relax room all in white with comfy couches, coffee table books, and of course fresh fruits, nuts and juices. Here you will be given your lavender neck pillow and the choice of music for your treatment. The treatment itself does not disappoint and you will spend it in peaceful relaxation. After you will reverse the process, but with a glass of champaign and chocolate covered fresh strawberries to top it off. Although this is a very expensive option, if spas are your thing, you simply cannot pass this up.

Perfectly Pampered Mobile Massage

Too comfortable to leave the Silver Sand's property? Have an amazing masseuse come to you. They bring it all, table, soothing music and magic fingers to transform your space, mind and body into a temporary spa. They can set up inside in the AC or outside with a view. 

Photography Credits:

Heather Holt Photography

The Ritz Carlton Silver Rain Website
Perfectly Pampered Website

Silver Sands News Winter 2016