National 'Talk Like a Pirate' Day - September 19th

It appears that people all over the world are (perhaps inadvertently) preparing for Pirate's Week in Grand Cayman. A man called Dave Barry is responsible for the debauchery. Join in the fun by visiting the 'official' website

Here be a snippet of what to be expecting:

How To Be Speakin' Pirate-Like

Startin' Rules:

Double up on all your adjectives and you'll be bountifully bombastic with your phrasing. Pirates never speak of "a big ship", they call it a "great, grand ship!" They never say never, they say "No nay ne'er!"

Drop all your "g"'s when you speak and you'll get words like "rowin'", "sailin'" and "fightin'". Dropping all of your "v"'s will get you words like "ne'er", "e'er" and "o'er".

Instead of saying "I am", sailors say, "I be". Instead of saying "You are", sailors say, "You be". Instead of saying, "They are", sailors say, "They be". Ne'er be speakin' in anythin' but the present tense!

Don't forget Grand Cayman's own Pirate's Week begins this year on November the 9th, running through to the 19th. The Reef Resort is a great place to join in with the shinannigans, so be sure you don't miss out.

For detailed information the Pirate's Week website is now there for the viewin' me hearties. www.piratesweekfestival.com

National Geographic endorses East End divers

Ocean Frontiers, our in-house dive operator has for a while now had “PADI National Geographic Dive Centre” status. This award is only granted to progressive PADI 5 star centres/Golden Palm resorts that excel in providing diver education programmes, retail equipment and experience opportunities as well as promoting environmental awareness. A PADI National Geographic Dive Centre assures that you get quality service, quality education, quality equipment and quality dive trips/travel.

When you learn to dive with or continue your diving experiences at Ocean Frontiers you just get the feeling that you are with the best. I have been diving with them for nearly ten years and still enjoying it. Just like above the water, the undersea landscape is changing all the time.

As a National Geographic Diver, you join an elite group of explorers, adventurers and conservationists. The insight and training you gain during this program will broaden your awareness and take your diving skills to a new level. You'll learn to observe and explore like an underwater scientist and be introduced to a multitude of aquatic species and be able to identify local plants and animals.

The PADI National Geographic website comes highly recommended for further information about this project and the retro theme tune that greets you. www.padi.com/ng/

For our British guests....

The British Airways world offers sale is now on - meaning you can get a return flight this fall (or autumn if you prefer) from £457.00 return to Grand Cayman from UK airports. And there are great prices for next January to March, I doubt they'll last long before being snapped up by the keen ones.




Get the low down here (and don't forget to check out the latest deals on accommodation at The Reef to find the best value).

What's with the run around?

"The Cayman Islands cordially invites runners of all experience levels to lace up their shoes and join us for a jaunt along the sugar sand beaches and through the scenic neighborhoods of the Caribbean's safest, most stunningly beautiful locale".

That's the message from the organisers of the Cayman Islands Marathon.

Stretching along a fast, flat, IAAF-sanctioned route ideal for posting great times, the Cayman Islands Marathon is billed as the perfect time for friends and family to experience first hand the legendary warmth and wonder of our magnificent islands.

The Cayman Islands Marathon welcomes half-marathoners, half-marathon walkers and 4-person relay runners as well. You must be at least 16 years of age and in good health to participate. The marathon, which benefits The Cayman Islands Cadet Corps and the Cayman Islands Cancer Society, must be completed within a 6-hour period and will be measured using a state-of-the-art computerised chip timing system.


The event begins at 5am on Sunday December 3rd. (Visit the Reef's accommodation page to check for availability at this time if you haven't planned your trip already).

Participants will receive:

An Official Cayman Islands Marathon T-shirt
A specially-designed commemorative Finisher's Medal
A custom Finisher's Certificate

Visit www.caymanislandsmarathon.com for event details, and make plans to join us for the 2006 Cayman Islands Marathon.

This image is taken from the Press and PR material that we are seeing on the island.