http://www.blogger.com/feeds/22789754/posts/summaryTue, 28 Feb 2006 21:12:48 +0000http://www.caymantripper.com/blog/blog.htmlParis & JohnBlogger115http://www.blogger.com/feeds/22789754/posts/summary/116051307355470921Tue, 10 Oct 2006 20:40:00 +00002006-10-10T15:44:33.555-05:00Through November 15, you can take advantage of the Cayman Free Fallin' promotion. There's a minimum five-night stay and it includes a lot of good deals: • your companion gets 50% off air on Cayman Airways • you'll get one night free with the minimum five-night stay • you'll receive 25% off diving and rental dive equipment • look for savings on attractions and watersports • American Express Card http://www.caymantripper.com/blog/2006/10/cayman-free-fallin-promotion.htmlParis & Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/feeds/22789754/posts/summary/116051277615916580Tue, 10 Oct 2006 20:35:00 +00002006-10-10T15:39:36.197-05:00You may have heard that the US Congress has amended the proposed Western Hemisphere Passport Initiative. Here's a summary of the latest version: • Starting January 8, 2007, US citizens will need a passport to return to the US by air. If you fly home from Cayman, you will have to have a valid passport. Expect a huge rush at the very end of the year so get that passport right away. • Cruise http://www.caymantripper.com/blog/2006/10/update-on-passport-initiative.htmlParis & Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/feeds/22789754/posts/summary/115800104795705632Mon, 11 Sep 2006 18:54:00 +00002006-09-11T13:57:27.970-05:00We just received a press release from Divi Resorts; their Cayman Brac property will be closing later this month. Here are the details: Chapel Hill, NC - (September 11, 2006) - As part of a strategic plan to refocus its resources on potential growth markets in the Caribbean, Divi Resorts has decided to cease business operations at Divi Tiara Beach Resort in Cayman Brac effective September 23, http://www.caymantripper.com/blog/2006/09/divi-to-close-on-cayman-brac.htmlParis & Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/feeds/22789754/posts/summary/115558323729118025Mon, 14 Aug 2006 19:16:00 +00002006-08-14T14:20:37.306-05:00We've just received some good news: Pedro's Castle has now reopened following damage after Hurricane Ivan. The historic site took the opportunity not just to spiff up the important attraction but to make it even better, investing $1.3 million in a renovation. Here are all the details: The Cayman Islands’ historic Pedro St. James – the birthplace of Caymanian Democracy – is open again after a http://www.caymantripper.com/blog/2006/08/pedro-st-james-castle-reopens.htmlParis & Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/feeds/22789754/posts/summary/115453762401137285Wed, 02 Aug 2006 16:49:00 +00002006-08-02T11:53:44.026-05:00Grand Cayman Marriot Beach Resort is offering "Sand Dollar" savings starting as low as $235/night*, Aug. 2 - Oct. 22, 2006 including a fifth night free and $75 food and beverage credit. The resort recently underwent a $15 million redesign and now features Cayman furnishings. The Package: Starting as low as $235/night* * Package available Aug.http://www.caymantripper.com/blog/2006/08/grand-cayman-marriott-beach-resort.htmlParis & Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/feeds/22789754/posts/summary/115324231603321629Tue, 18 Jul 2006 17:01:00 +00002006-07-18T12:05:16.033-05:00When the kids go back to school, parents might start looking around for a Caribbean getaway. To help, Classica Vacations is offering value packages called Caribbean Treasures this fall at top luxury resorts including Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman. "The Fall is one of the most exquisite times in the Caribbean, yet few people know about it," said Mike Flory, vice president of Product at Classic http://www.caymantripper.com/blog/2006/07/classic-vacations-offering-fall-sale.htmlParis & Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/feeds/22789754/posts/summary/115324200633271166Tue, 18 Jul 2006 16:54:00 +00002006-07-18T12:00:06.356-05:00We just read a neat story in the Cayman Compass; a Texas couple will be marrying and honeymooning on Grand Cayman thanks to a message in a bottle that was dropped off Grand Cayman 20 years ago! Tortuga Rums had a special promotion, dropping messages in bottles. Each message contained an offer for a one-way ticket to Grand Cayman and a three night stay at Sunset House. The bottle was found near http://www.caymantripper.com/blog/2006/07/message-in-bottle-means-cayman-wedding.htmlParis & Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/feeds/22789754/posts/summary/115186842416284494Sun, 02 Jul 2006 19:19:00 +00002006-07-02T14:27:04.176-05:00Kids eight to 18 can take part in customized clinics and courses this summer at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman. Eco-excursions with Ambassadors of the Environment by Jean-Michel Cousteau, Caribbean sailing courses and tennis clinics conducted by Bollettieri pros comprise Camp Cost: The cost of Camp Cayman is partially covered by the daily resort credit offered by The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman http://www.caymantripper.com/blog/2006/07/camp-cayman-at-ritz-carlton-grand.htmlParis & Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/feeds/22789754/posts/summary/115120410080798245Sun, 25 Jun 2006 02:49:00 +00002006-06-24T21:55:00.820-05:00Spirit Vacations is offering guests reduced rates on air/hotel inclusive vacations including stays in Grand Cayman. Spirit Vacations packages include roundtrip air travel on Spirit Airlines®, hotel accommodations, roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, hotel taxes and service charges and 24/7 Customer Care Service. All-inclusive vacations also include all meals, snacks, beverages, non-motorized http://www.caymantripper.com/blog/2006/06/free-cayman-nights-from-spirit.htmlParis & Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/feeds/22789754/posts/summary/114814453003161303Sat, 20 May 2006 16:59:00 +00002006-05-20T12:02:10.040-05:00There are always plenty of good reasons to plan a summer vacation in Grand Cayman but here's another: great rates at the Westin Casuarina Resort and Spa. Starting this month, special summer room rates begin at $189 per person, double occupancy (05/01/06-7/31/06). In addition, as part of the Cayman Summer Splash promotion (06/01/06-09/04/06), the Westin is offering vacationers who book a 4 http://www.caymantripper.com/blog/2006/05/great-summer-rates-at-westin-casuarina.htmlParis & Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/feeds/22789754/posts/summary/114366857104456648Wed, 29 Mar 2006 21:37:00 +00002006-03-29T15:52:49.380-06:00The Cayman Islands always offer great packages during the summer months and this year's package has just been announced: Highlights of the 2006 Cayman Summer Splash promotion: Accommodations (hotels and condos) – 1 free night with a 5 night minimum stay (stay 5 and pay for 4) Airline – Cayman Airways, National Flag Carrier of the Cayman Islands – Children fly 50% off $100 American Express http://www.caymantripper.com/blog/2006/03/summer-splash-2006.htmlParis & Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/feeds/22789754/posts/summary/114349574273132555Mon, 27 Mar 2006 21:33:00 +00002006-03-27T15:42:22.746-06:00Scuba diving and snorkeling are easy reasons to visit the Cayman Islands but, during two weeks this summer, those reasons extend to the whole family thanks to the Kids Sea Camp. The all-inclusive camp is for kids ages 4-15 and will be held July 8-15 and July 15-22. Kids from ages 4-8 learn to swim and SASY while older kids can earn their Jr. Open Water Dive Certification. For the camp, kids fly http://www.caymantripper.com/blog/2006/03/kids-sea-camp-dates-set.htmlParis & Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/feeds/22789754/posts/summary/114133597262788631Thu, 02 Mar 2006 21:40:00 +00002006-03-10T16:57:16.926-06:00The Hyatt Regency Grand Cayman Beach Suites is participating with the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism to offer couples who marry at the property a Cayman Islands-inspired wedding gift from US retailer Crate and Barrel, while supplies last. The gift? Newlyweds receive either a centerpiece bowl or a trio of tabletop vases from Crate and Barrel's Cayman Collection, shipped direct to their http://www.caymantripper.com/blog/2006/03/cayman-inspired-wedding-gift-from.htmlParis & Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/feeds/22789754/posts/summary/114193574015770476Thu, 09 Mar 2006 20:17:00 +00002006-03-09T14:22:20.170-06:00We just entered the new "The Ultimate Surf Destination" sweepstakes from American Airlines and Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines... now it's your turn! Six lucky grand-prize winners will get a seven-night cruise for two on Royal Caribbean's new Freedom of the Seas(SM) ship which sails from Miami and includes a port call in Grand Cayman. (The seven-night Western Caribbean itineraries also include http://www.caymantripper.com/blog/2006/03/win-cayman-cruise.htmlParis & Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/feeds/22789754/posts/summary/114133555760940639Thu, 02 Mar 2006 21:36:00 +00002006-03-02T15:39:17.620-06:00Today we received a nice email from a reader who had enjoyed our Adventure Guide to the Cayman Islands and was now looking at Grand Cayman as a possible new home thanks to a job offer. She asked us if any publication covered relocation information and we're happy to say there is one on the market. There is a publication called Cayman New Resident that might be helpful; it's sold on island but youhttp://www.caymantripper.com/blog/2006/03/publication-for-new-cayman-residents.htmlParis & John