PASSPORTS are REQUIRED for entry to the Cayman Islands. You will need a valid passport that expires OVER SIX MONTHS from date of departure from the island.
For information regarding US Passport application and renewal visit:
http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/passports.html
For more information regarding Cayman travel requirements visit:
http://www.caymanislands.ky/planatrip/travelrequirements.aspx
Grand Cayman in February is BEAUTIFUL. As a result, rooms get booked early. We recommend you BOOK YOUR ROOM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you think there is a chance you will be attending the wedding.
We have made accommodation arrangements at the following location, located within 2 miles of where our wedding will be held:
Sunshine Suites Resort
We have a group rate with Sunshine Suites, which is very highly rated on Tripadvisor (“Best deal on Cayman”) AND provides some of the more affordable rates on the island. The rooms are based on availability. We do not have rooms blocked off, so please book soon.
ROOM TYPES
One Bedroom Suite- One king bed and pull out couch- Sleeps three people maximum. US$219.00 per night plus tax
Deluxe Suite- Two Queen beds- Sleeps four people maximum. US$211.00 per night plus tax
Studio Suite- One queen bed- Sleeps two people maximum. US$195.00 per night plus tax
These rates will be available 3 days prior and 3 days after 2/13/15 for a total of 7 nights. Their leisure rates would apply outside of those dates. Leisure rates are approximately US$30 more than the group rates per night.
GROUP BOOKING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Visit www.sunshinesuites.com or contact the reservations department at 1-877-786-1110 or email reservations@sunshinesuites.com
2. Enter your arrival and departure dates which must correspond with the contracted dates (FEB 10-17th 2015) that have been set for our group. Don’t forget to double check the year.
3. Enter the number of Adults.
4. Enter group Promotional Code (TODINS)
5. Click Check Availability.
Each suite includes a complimentary “Grab N Go” continental breakfast, wireless internet, free access to the World Gym and has a full kitchen. They also provide dive lockers and rinse tanks for any Divers. Rates are based on double occupancy. $20.00US will be added per ADULT after two adults. All rates are quoted in US dollars and do not include taxes unless otherwise specified. The 27% tax is broken down by 13% government tax, 10% service fees and 4% environmental fees.
To get to the hotel from the airport you can take a taxi. The rate is $24.00US for three people or less. You can also rent a car. If you are staying at Sunshine Suites, you can mention you are staying at Sunshine Suites for a special rate with Hertz Car Rental.
CANCELLATION/CHANGE POLICY
1 night room & tax if cancelled/changed inside 7 Days of arrival.
Cancellations or changes made after check-in are subject to a 100% charge.
General Hotel/Housing Options
There are many resorts, condos, and private house rentals on the island. If you prefer to book accommodations outside of our room block, feel free. However, we recommend you stay on or near SEVEN MILE BEACH during the wedding festivities. It’s a small island, but staying East of George Town could result in driving times of 30 minutes or more – that’s way too long of a commute to party! Feel free to reach out to us at lindsaynben@gmail.com if you have questions regarding accommodation locations on the island.
A few other locations we recommend are:
Grand Cayman Marriot Beach Resort
Other Options
For those curious to check out Cayman’s by-owner rentals, airbnb.com and vrbo.com also offers some great options. Grouping up with some friends (or making some new ones at our wedding) can make VRBO’s rates very affordable. Once again, please reach out to us at lindsaynben@gmail.com with questions regarding location.
The main airport in the Cayman Islands, Owen Roberts International Airport (airport code GCM), is located on the largest of the Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman. There are more than 55 weekly flights into the Cayman Islands including 28 flights each week between Miami and Grand Cayman.
Airlines servicing Grand Cayman from the US include American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, Cayman Airways, United, and US Airways. More information regarding flight schedules can be found here http://www.caymanislands.ky/planatrip/gettingherebyair.aspx.
We recommend www.kayak.com or www.hipmunk.com for flight fare comparison searches, but we also recommend booking directly on the website of the airline you would like to fly on as they may have more flexible travel policies than Kayak or Hipmunk.
For those guests interested in exploring the smaller Cayman Islands before or after the wedding festivities, inter-island service between Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman is provided by Cayman Airways and Cayman Express, making Cayman Islands travel quick and easy. Cayman Airways provides daily jet service to Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, while Cayman Express provides service four times daily to both islands from Grand Cayman.
TAXI SERVICE
Taxis are available at Owen Roberts International Airport on Grand Cayman. This information is available from the taxi dispatcher at the curb.
During your stay, taxis are also readily available from all Cayman Islands resorts.
View for a list of sample taxi fares from the airport to resorts all around the island. These rates may be from 2007 (apparently updating information like this is done on ‘island time’) but it will give you somewhat of an idea. http://www.caymanairports.com/userfiles/file/Taxi%20Rates%20and%20Conditions.pdf
CAR RENTALS
We will be providing transportation to the wedding festivities; however, should you wish to rent a car there a number of rental car companies located on the island.
Rental car companies operating adjacent to the Airport are listed below. Please note you may want to look up information via the internet to avoid international phone charges. If you prefer to call, buying Skype phone credits is a cheaper way to make calls to Grand Cayman.
For those guests staying with our group rate at Sunshine Suites, mention this to Hertz for a special rate.
Hertz Rent A Car: +1-345-943-4378
Alamo Rent A Car: +1-345-945-7368
Andy’s Rent A Car: +1-345-949-8111
Budget Rent A Car: +1-345-949-5605
Cico Avis Rent A Car: +1-345-949-2468
Coconut Car Rentals: +1-345-949-7703
Discount Car Rental: +1-345-943-9550
Dollar Rent A Car: +1-345-949-4790
Economy Car Rental: +1-345-949-9550
Hertz Rent A Car: +1-345-943-4378
Marshall’s Rent A Car: +1-345-949-0550
National Car Rental: +1-345-945-7368
Payless: +1-345-949-8111
Sixt Rent A Car: +1-345-949-2280
Thrifty Car Rental: +1-345-949-6640