The only way to build a snowman at theReef! Happy Holidays from everyone at theReef!
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I am a concierge here at theReef and people always ask me “you live in paradise, so where do you go on vacation?” My answer, “Walmart”, but that’s just me. Until recently I hadn’t been off this little island called Grand Cayman in four long years and my vacation motto is “when your on vacation you have to do things [...]
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The Reef is a Top All-Inclusive Resort, and now it’s official on Away.com’s list posted last week. Among 29 resorts listed, The Reef stands out as the only Cayman Islands resort. Away.comwriter Lena Katz explains that The Reef’s East End location makes for a laid-back atmosphere, saving guests from the cruise-ship crowds that occasionally flood [...]
Cayman Airways is offering round-trip airfare from Miami or Tampa to Grand Cayman for just $214. This sale will expire on June 30, 2011, so hurry to book! You must travel before July 21, 2011 with this offer. As always, Cayman Airlines tickets include two free checked bags and complimentary rum punch! It’s just a [...]
The Reef resort is proud to be participating in Montreal’s 12th annual Taste of the Caribbean festival tomorrow, June 18. The festival attracts tens of thousands of people to experience the eats, sights, smells and sounds of the Caribbean. An auction will be held to raise funds for culinary scholarships for underprivileged youth through the “Triumph [...]
The Reef Resort travelled to Toronto recently to participate in the Toronto Outdoor Adventure Show. Suzy Marfleet our dive concierge left sunny Grand Cayman for snowy Canada. At the show Suzy told people all about our wonderful dive offerings at the Reef. The Toronto Outdoor Adventure Show provided visitors with information on adventure destinations. Guest visited canoe and kayak experts [...]
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A few of us at The Reef recently noticed a small production crew filming a movie on the island. The crew has been working with local dive shops to capture gorgeous underwater footage unique to Grand Cayman. So, what movie are they filming? Dolphin Tale – an inspirational film crew about the friendship between an [...]
The Reef Resort is in the news again. The exclusive publication, Caribbean Travel + Life, added The Reef to their Winter Wish List. Cayman Islands. Check. Sparkling sand. Check. Largest beaches. Check. Great non-motorized sports program. Check. Complimentary concierge. Check. Economical Getaway. Check. What’s on your winter wish list?
The results of the 2010 Caribbean Alcohol Beverage (CAB) Awards are in! After a “blind” taste test at the Caribbean Rum and Beer Festival in Barbados, two locally brewed favorites won! Manufactured at the Cayman Islands Brewery, Caylight received a Gold CAB Award. Caybrew, the original brand launched by the Cayman Islands Brewery, won the [...]
Two exclusive magazines, Westcehster Magazine and Hudson Valley Magazine in New York have included The Reef Resort. We welcome the readers of both publications, and look forward to introducing them to the East End of the Island!
Pelican’s Reef restaurant is the center of nightlife and entertainment at The Reef Resort, so states the editor of Delta’s in-flight magazine, Sky. We agree, as locals from around the island come to the Pelican’s Reef to hear the country-infused Caribbean crooner, The Barefoot Man. Often compared to Jimmy Buffet, Barefoot is an island favorite, [...]
Every year, the Cayman Islands Tourism Association (CITA) hosts the Stingray Tourism awards to honor all the outstanding employees in the Cayman Islands Tourism industry. “These are individuals who both service guest’s daily on the front line and behind the scenes. They are the crème de la crème of Cayman’s Tourism Industry” said Trina Christian Executive [...]
If you like shopping as much as I do, it’s going to be hard to break away from the mall on the biggest shopping day of the year – Black Friday. I know. I know. With all of the great sales, how can you be anywhere else? Imagine this… You’re lounging beachside on one of [...]
Hats off to Sarah-Jane Whitehill, marketing coordinator of The Reef, who starred in WPIX-TV’s Cayman Island segments. Diving In The Cayman Islands and Sights and Sounds Of The Cayman Islands aired today on WPIX Channel 11 in New York and are available online. A special thanks to Sarah-Jane and the rest of The Reef staff [...]
Think dead of winter, gray skies, snow and slush everywhere, and scraping the proverbial windshield. Now think sunny skies, sitting beachside on one of the largest stretches of beach in Cayman Island with a cool lemonade in one hand and a book in another? Even better why not a tall refreshing gin and tonic, or [...]
The Ministry and Department of Tourism in partnership with the Cayman Islands Tourism Association will witness the sinking of the USS Kittiwake, a battleship, that will soon reside on the north end of the infamous Seven Mile Beach, on Grand Cayman Island. The event will take place sometime after the Hurricane Season which ends on [...]
Westjet Airlines, a Toronto based low-fare airline announced their 2010-2011 new routes and Grand Cayman has been added to the line-up. Travelers from Toronto will now be able to escape the cold and enjoy a tropical vacation in one of the worlds best Caribbean escapes, Grand Cayman. Starting November 4, WestJet will fly three times [...]
We think the $99/night deal on our beautiful beachfront studios is unbelievable, and apparently so does everyone else. Featured on BudgetTravel.com as one of their “Real Deals,” these one-bedroom hideaways are proven perfect for couples or singles looking to relax at The Reef, enjoy the amazing amenities it has to offer and the authentic dining [...]
There are a lot of things that may catch your eye while walking the beaches of Grand Cayman: the blue waters, the brilliant sunsets, the lazy palm trees… But every now and again, you may come across some strange looking tracks and wonder “What IS that?” Well, there are a number of cool critters who [...]
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We’re excited to say we’ve been featured in the May and June/July editions of Caribbean Travel+Life magazine. In the May edition, not one, but TWO articles in the magazine highlighted the fun and relaxing aspects of theReef! The first spread featuresplenty of info about theReef, and talks about our great partnership with White Sand Watersports! Our [...]
Move over Carrie, Miranda, Samantha and Charlotte as The Reef Resort is hosting a brand new Boys, Beaches and Beers package for endless summer fun. Forget the mojitos as this guys getaway is an action-packed, testosterone-filled mancation choc’full of adventures. Muck it up in a Jeep, kite surf in the clear blue waters and unwind [...]
Hello readers! My name is Lauren Moore, and I am very proud to have been chosen as the Reef Resort’s 2010 scholarship recipient! I am currently in my final stretch of studies at the University of North Texas, as a Broadcast Journalism major, with a double minor in Theater Arts and Political Sciences- gosh that’s [...]
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If you’ve never experienced Cayman Carnival, then this is the year to be here for it! Starting April 24th, the streets of George Town will be filled with music, costume, dance and excitement! A highlight of the year for visitors and residents alike, Cayman Carnival Batabano is a Caribbean road party to rival all others! [...]
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Winter is taking a backseat to spring, and summer is right around the corner, which means moms are starting to gather ideas for summer vacations. How about a volunteerism vacation? It’s such a great way to give back, it’s culturally enhancing, and (don’t tell your children!) oftentimes its also very educational. The Reef Resort, a [...]
