With Caribbean waters radiating vivid blues, not man, nor women, nor palm tree can resist the allure of a plunge. The sand and sea of Seven Mile Beach on the island of Grand Cayman has that effect on most. Tugging and grabbing at you, seducing you with its stunning looks and soothing touch. Who are we to resist. Not me. True, this palm might have started life on a crooked path, perhaps blown … [Read more...]
The Rum Point Wreck Bar & Grill – Grand Cayman
by RUMSHOPRYAN on June 14, 2011
I'm slapping myself right now. I can't believe it has taken me so long to write about the Wreck Bar at Rum Point on Grand Cayman. Hello, it's called RUM POINT Ryan. The Wreck Bar as been around in one form or another since the 1950's, when it started out as a simple thatch covered bar that served cold drinks to the locals. Today the Wreck Bar is a lot more. It has become the focal point at Rum … [Read more...]
Throwing Perfectly Good Rum Into The Sea Is A Crime! Or Is It?
by RUMSHOPRYAN on September 23, 2010
Aging rum under water? I heard a story of a rum company on Grand Cayman Island that actually ages their rum under the beautiful waters of the Caribbean. Crazy? Maybe not. You're curious aren't you? I had to find out more so I got in touch with Walker Romanica, one of the founders of Seven Fathoms Rum, and put him in the interrogation chair. Here are the tough questions I asked. Seven Fathoms … [Read more...]
The Softness of the Rays
by RUMSHOPRYAN on August 5, 2010
Beautiful water and friendly wildlife calling your name? Then pull up those board shorts and tie those bikinis tight because we are going to Grand Cayman. Sorry my Speedo wearing European friends, those things scare people here in the states. Today's post comes from guest writer Tammy Manduca. Let her know how you like the story in the comments. Now lets go swimming! The Softness of the … [Read more...]
Grand Cayman Webcam – East End
by RUMSHOPRYAN on July 25, 2010
Ocean Frontiers Webcam - East End - Grand Cayman - Cayman Islands The Webcam looks directly out of the office window and down towards the dive boat dock. To the right is our diver training pool and to the left is the one bedroom building of Compass Point Dive Resort. Just before the dock on the right side is the Tiki Hut. Diving Instructions and Snorkeling Adventures in the East End of … [Read more...]
Grand Cayman, George Town Webcam
by RUMSHOPRYAN on January 24, 2010
For this weeks island webcam I want to do Grand Cayman. This tiny pristine island south of Cuba experienced some shaking this week from a small earthquake that happened in the Cayman Trench. No damage and no injuries were reported. Any time the ground moves it's cause for concern, but especially so with what just happened a little over a week ago in Haiti. So I wanted to show you that Grand … [Read more...]
