British by the Caribbean Waters

Comprised by three islands namely the Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman, the Caymans were discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1503 and settled by the British in 1655. They still retain much of the British heritage as they are a British Crown Colony complete with a Royal Governor who represents Britain's monarch as Head of State. If you are arriving by cruise ship, there is a mini-bus tour that costs $20.

Five years ago I was fortunate to join my boss and a small team on a trip to the Cayman Islands. We stayed in the Discovery Point Club where the accommodation was world-class. It has all beachfront 1/2 bedroom condos and superior accommodation on the famous Seven Mile Beach. Plus full kitchen, living/dining room and a screened porch overlooking the beach. There are also the freshwater pool, jacuzzi, and two tennis courts.

For a more heavenly experience, I suggest you visit the Turtle Farm, which is a combination zoo/sanctuary/breeding farm for the endangered green sea turtle. Also check out the Conch House, a cottage with 2,000 of these pink shells and resembling a gingerbread house lost in the tropics. For truly tasty Caribbean dining, try grilled fresh-caught fish in a spicy Cayman Island gravy with rice and beans cooked in coconut milk.