Located on exclusive Seven Mile Beach on Grand Cayman, The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman is a short 70-minute flight from Miami. The resort includes 365 guestrooms and 71 of our Residences at The Ritz-Carlton. The resort will also include golf, a spa and four restaurants. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Cayman_Islands/ritzcarltongrandcayman/hotel/100/4/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Sun, 12 Oct 2008 20:38:38 EST * This resort is set on 7 Mile Beach, a five-mile boat ride to Stingray City and approximately 10 miles to Owen Roberts Airport. * Luxury accommodations feature twice-daily maid service, nightly turndown, oversized bathrobes, and premium bath amenities. * Guests can make use of the tennis courts and nine-hole golf course on site. A several dining venues offer 24-hour room service. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: - Situated in the center of exclusive Seven Mile Beach on the island of Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands - A Greg Norman signature designed golf course - The island's only full-service Spa - The largest ballroom and meeting space on the island with a total of 12,000 square feet including a 9,100-square-foot ballroom - The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman including 71 units available LOCALE: - Located just 10 minutes from Owen Roberts International Airport A 70-minute flight from Miami - Close to Stingray City for adventure swimming alongside stingrays in three feet of water - Near Turtle Farm to visit 16,000 sea turtles ranging in size from six ounces to 300 pounds - In close proximity to Grand Cayman's Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park for a retreat to the tropical scenery of the Cayman Islands Guests of The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman enjoy a world class standard of quality and luxury in accommodations, facilities and recreational opportunities. Our staff of nearly 1,000 ladies and gentlemen representing 42 nationalities blends the warm elegance of The Ritz-Carlton with the innate Caribbean hospitality of Grand Cayman. A corps of specially trained personal assistants are available to arrange every detail of the perfect experience from luggage retrieval to pool concierge pampering. The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman, flanked by tropical landscaping, is set on 7 Mile Beach 14 miles from the airport. The 144-acre resort provides both clay and grass tennis courts, a nine-holf golf course, fitness center, steam room, spa services, and outdoor swimming pool. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas (surcharge), and conference rooms and a business center are also on site. Guests can dine in their rooms with 24-hour room service from several on-site restaurants. This seven-story Grand Cayman resort has 365 air-conditioned guestrooms accessible via interior corridors and elevators. Luxury accommodations at the Ritz-Carlton feature balconies with ocean or resort views, minibars, DVD players, and turndown service. Bathrooms have separate tub and showers, bathrobes and slippers, and premium bath amenities. High-speed Internet access is available for a surcharge. Maid service is provided twice a day. The Lure of Grand Cayman: Grand Cayman is a blend of rich local traditions, international attractions and remarkable natural beauty. Premier attractions include: • Boatswain's Beach marine theme park featuring 16,000 sea turtles • Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, a natural preserve and tropical garden tours • The 1780 castle at the Pedro St. James Historic Site • The Cayman Islands National Museum • Evening Sunset Cocktail and Dinner Cruises • Fishing Excursions: Deep Sea, Reef, Bottom, Bone, Fly, Night • Submarine Tours • Horseback riding on the beach • Island Jeep Tours • Helicopter Island Tour • Catamaran Sail or Powerboat to Stingray City to swim with the stingrays • Duty-free shopping for everything from local arts and crafts to European fashions Any Water Sport Imaginable: The crystal clear Caribbean waters and diverse marine life of Grand Cayman have made it one of the world's top rated dive and snorkel destinations. Watersport activities available in Grand Cayman include: • Snorkeling Equipment and Lessons • Glass Bottom Boat Snorkel Tours • Paddle Boats • Kayaks • Floating Rafts and Beds • Hobie Wave and Getaway Catamarans • Sailboats (instruction available) • Water Hammocks • "Aquaglide" Floating Pontoons • Waterskiing and Wakeboarding • Tube and Banana rides • Wave runners • Private Boat Rentals (captain available) • Windsurfing • Scuba Diving and Instructional Courses Committed to providing the most discerning global travelers with an exceptional level of quality and creativity, The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman has achieved a level of culinary excellence to rival any resort in the world. The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman has five restaurants supervised by Executive Chef Eric Scuiller. From Eric Ripert, Chef and Co-Owner of Le Bernardin, NYC and the culinary world's standard bearer for seafood, come two signature restaurants at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman: Periwinkle and Blue. 7 Prime Cuts and Sunsets - Warm and welcoming with a dash of West Indian spice, this restaurant takes its simple name from the Caribbean's most famous beach that lies right outside its door. Periwinkle - An al fresco grill overlooking the resort's winding waterways featuring innovative grill selections. Menu items include Yellowfin Tuna accented with a Mango Mostarda and Tomato Provencal, Skirt Steak with White Truffle Aioli, and Parmesan French Fries. Blue - Specializing in fresh seafood: from boat to plate within 24 hours. Silver Palm Lounge - Framed by soaring arched windows providing views of the waterways, fairways, and lush tropical blooms. The lounge features a traditional tea on Saturdays to honor the Cayman Islands' status as a British Overseas Protected Territory. Room service is offered 24 hours a day. Type: Resort No. of Rooms: 365 Diving: Dive Resort/Dive Operator Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Cayman_Islands/ritzcarltongrandcayman/hotel/100/4/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 20:38:38 EST