Grand Cayman

Grand Cayman is expensive. Consider Roatan as an option. You will enjoy
the snorkeling and the beaches are beautiful.

<a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.fantasyislandresort.com/us/" target="_blank">http://www.fantasyislandresort.com/us/</a>

I have been there 4 times and I enjoyed it. Very quiet, nice beach,
good food, the diving and the snorkeling was good.

Paya Bay Resort is very peaceful and quiet. I stayed there because I am
a nudist and they have a private beach. If you are not into that, I am
not sure you would enjoy it. There is nothing to do there. It is popular
with honeymooners, from what I hear. This resort only has 7 rooms. The
food was very good.

<a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.payabay.com/" target="_blank">http://www.payabay.com/</a>

This place is inexpensive. I do not know much about it, since I did not
stay there.

Oak Bay Resort
<a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.roatandiving.com/" target="_blank">http://www.roatandiving.com/</a>

Becca


dalstar wrote:
 > Would be interested in hearing comments about a vacation to Grand Cayman.
 > We are looking for a vacation to relax, snorkel, etc. Been there, done that
 > with Cancun. We have looked at several options ranging from Aruba to Mexico
 > to Belize to Jamaica. Dont want to spend a fortune but would like to have a
 > good time. Would be flying out of Austin or San Antonio, looking to spend
 > $2K or so.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: Grand Cayman 

You may want to take a look at the trip report I did a little over 2 years
ago of our trip to Grand Cayman. To to my personal web site at
<a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.hammocktree.org/ms/trips.html" target="_blank">www.hammocktree.org/ms/trips.html</a> and scroll down to:
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands Jan 2003

We stayed at what was then a Holiday Inn. I believe it is now a
Marriott Courtyard.

Remember there may still be some damage evident from the hurricane(s)
last fall.

Mike

dalstar wrote:
 > Would be interested in hearing comments about a vacation to Grand Cayman.
 > We are looking for a vacation to relax, snorkel, etc. Been there, done that
 > with Cancun. We have looked at several options ranging from Aruba to Mexico
 > to Belize to Jamaica. Dont want to spend a fortune but would like to have a
 > good time. Would be flying out of Austin or San Antonio, looking to spend
 > $2K or so.
 >
 ><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: Grand Cayman 

I took my family to Grand Cayman in July 2004. We stayed at the Cayman
Comfort Suites, which was a nice value motel. Our two children with us, so
we stayed in a suite which had two private bedrooms and a fold-out sofa in
the living room. The room had a kitchenette area with refrig, microwave,
stove, dishwasher, silverware, and cupboards. Also, the Comfort Suites had
a wonderful free breakfast buffet. So, everyday, we ate breakfast for free
and went to the supermarket (Kirk's) and bought lunch things, snacks, and
drinks, so lunch didn't cost much. Dinner, we went out, and it was
expensive, but not as expensive as buying three meals a day.

The pool at the motel was nice, but the beach is a public beach, not a motel
private beach, but it was nice, too. Good snorkling right there with plenty
of fish and stingrays close to shore. There is a Don Foster Dive Shop right
on grounds and they set me up two scuba diving excursions and treated me
well. I am sure they could direct you to snorkling spots, too.

All told, we had a wonderful family vacation. Hope this helps you.

Marshall Karp
"dalstar" <dalstar RemoveThis @austin.rrnospam.com> wrote in message
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 > Would be interested in hearing comments about a vacation to Grand Cayman.
 > We are looking for a vacation to relax, snorkel, etc. Been there, done
 > that
 > with Cancun. We have looked at several options ranging from Aruba to
 > Mexico
 > to Belize to Jamaica. Dont want to spend a fortune but would like to have
 > a
 > good time. Would be flying out of Austin or San Antonio, looking to spend
 > $2K or so.
 >
 ><!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ -->
 >> Stay informed about: Grand Cayman 

Do you still need help with this trip? Call or e-mail me. 817-789-3015. I will get you the best price.

Cheryl
Infinity Travel
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