Bioluminescence is when light is produced and emitted by a living organism. Typically, bioluminescence by these organisms is used to warn predators, to lure prey, or to communicate. Grand Cayman is home to Bioluminescent Bay, a magical place where millions of bioluminescent phytoplankton live. The plankton need a very specific environment in order to flourish,…
The USS Kittiwake was a US Navy submarine rescue vessel commissioned from the years 1946 to 1994. The ship is 251-feet and weighs 2,200 pounds. During its time at sea, it set the world record for deepest submarine rescue exercise for the times, diving to a depth of 705 feet in 1959. Once decommissioned, the…
Take a break from the beach and head out on a walking tour of Grand Cayman’s Crystal Caves. Set in the lush forest, these spectacular caves are full on stalactite and stalagmite structures, which are long, thin rock formations created over millions of years by erosion. Hundreds of years ago, the caves functioned as hideouts…
Coo-coo for coconuts? Okay, maybe that’s not exactly how the phrase goes – but over here on Grand Cayman, we’re too busy celebrating at the Cayman Coco Fest to care. Cayman’s biggest coconut festival is back on February 8th from 12-6 PM. Come learn about how something as simple as a coconut was the grounding life…
Warm wishes this festive season from all of us at Aqua Bay Club! We hope you all enjoy a restful holiday spending time with loved ones. What a year we’ve had in Grand Cayman. From record setting numbers of turtle nests and stingrays to winning a 2019 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor, Aqua Bay has…
For all the foodies planning their stay at Aqua Bay Club, don’t miss the Cayman Island’s culinary event of the year! From January 15-19, host Eric Rupert is joined by world famous chefs, wine and spirit experts, and culinary influencers for this gastronomical celebration. Headlining chefs include internationally-recognized culinary inventor José Andrés and former Food…
Have you started making 2020 travel plans? The Caribbean has more than 7,000 islands with different nations and territories boasting their own colorful culture and personalities. To help narrow down the choices, The Trend Spotter has come out with their list of the top 20 islands to visit. Islands you can find on the list…
With Thanksgiving just around the corner and then winter holidays following, it may be hard to think in advance, but this is the time to get planning for Spring Break! February and March will be here before you know it, and those months just so happen to be the busiest in the travel season, and…
Turtles are a pretty big deal here in the Caymans… they’re even on our flag! And so turtle season is important, especially given that they’re a vulnerable population. Nesting season is still going and could even run into November or later. Even so, the number of nests counted this year is a record. In 2018,…
A favorite in the Caymans, Pirate’s Week is an annual festival in November, meaning it’s just a few weeks away. The Cayman Islands are said to be have been home to famous pirate Edward Teach, more commonly known as Blackbeard. While our history of piracy may be mostly based in legend, it doesn’t stop us…