When I was on Grand Cayman last month, it wasn’t just to sunbathe on Seven Mile Beach and swim, or rather wade, with the stingrays. (And it certainly wasn’t to run the Cayman marathon!) I was there for the 6th annual Cayman Jazz Fest, which took place on the evenings of Thurs., Dec. 3rd—Sat., Dec [...]

I love buying souvenirs when I travel. No matter how many pictures I take, I still want a tangible memory. Something that I can hold in my hand and think, I was there. But I won't just buy any old souvenir. Oh no, it has to be perfect — at least in that moment when [...]

No, I didn’t run the Cayman Island Marathon. But I certainly applaud those who did, as the marathon started at 5 AM. That’s why it looks so dark in the photo — in the Caymans, the sun doesn’t rise this time of year until almost 7 AM. The reason why the race starts so early [...]

It was hard to leave Grand Cayman yesterday and return to frosty NYC. The weather was ridiculously good during the entire time I was there and the Caribbean sea always looked so inviting, with its different shades of blue. I knew I couldn't stay forever, but I wish I could have stayed for at least [...]

Poor stingrays. They have such an ominous-sounding name yet they're such gentle creatures. At least the ones in The Cayman Islands are. They glide along, gracefully flapping their wings. OK, there is a stinger, but it's not that lengthy tail you see. The stinger has its base near the tail, and it's just a few [...]

I haven't been in Grand Cayman for too long, and I've already found the beach and learned several things about the island. OK, finding the beach wasn't too hard as I'm staying right on Seven Mile Beach (pictured above), which is where many of the hotels are located. And the rest of what I've learned [...]

It’s cool and rainy tonight in NYC, but I’m digging out my shorts and bathing suits. That’s because I’m leaving tomorrow morning on a press trip to Grand Cayman island. I’m really excited for it. Not only because I love Caribbean islands (which I do), but because I’ll be attending the Cayman Jazz Fest!