Aussie travel writer, editor and photographer Karen Hastings has plunged into the crocodile-infested Okavango Delta riding bareback on an African elephant, schussed down countless slopes in Europe and the US and island-hopped through Asia and the Caribbean. She writes travel guidebooks, hotel reviews and articles and has reviewed more than 300 luxury resorts and game lodges in Africa, Central America and the Caribbean. You can read her work in Forbes Travel Guide, The San Diego Union Tribune and PlanetWare. She has lived in nine countries, including the Cayman Islands, the Bahamas, Switzerland, France, Namibia and Zimbabwe, but she is currently based in sun-soaked Santa Barbara, California. Contact her for help with trip planning in Australia, the Caribbean, Southern Africa, Jackson Hole and Santa Barbara.
Grand Cayman is full of family friendly activities, from close-up encounters with sea turtles, stingrays and dolphins to submarine rides and easy nature walks. On top of all these kid-centric activities, little ones can play on one of the planet’s most beautiful beaches, swim in the clear sea, and build sandcastles in the flour-soft sand. Grand Cayman for Families: Day...
Is this your first visit to the Cayman Islands? If so, Grand Cayman probably offers the biggest bang for your buck of the three islands, with more than enough for Cayman Islands first-timers to fill five days of fun. This itinerary takes the hassle out of researching the endless options by including all the big-hitter tourist attractions, as well as some...
Ringed by kaleidoscopic coral reefs, the Cayman Islands is one of the Caribbean’s top dive destinations, with a glamorous reputation as a cashed-up castaways dream. But this trio of tropical beauties in the western Caribbean is refreshingly unpretentious, with adventures for every type of traveler. Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman each have their own unique tourist attractions. Sublime...
Diving is one of the top things to do in the Cayman Islands, and you can choose from various options, depending on your interest level. If you only want to add a few dives to your travel itinerary, shore and boat dives are a fantastic option. Grand Cayman is known for its many spectacular dive sites that are easily accessible...