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Our 2nd visit to

Grand Cayman Island  

at the Marriott Resort

      February 1 - 7, 2009

Nestled in the calm, turquoise waters of the western Caribbean, lies the peaceful British Overseas Territory known as the Cayman Islands. Consisting of three islands just 480 miles south of Miami, Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman remain our little piece of paradise.

Blessed with sun-kissed beaches and waters teeming with fish flecked with gold, the Cayman Islands offers some of the best diving and snorkeling in the world.

Check out these links for more about our islands:
Location & Geography
The National Song
Cayman's National Symbols
Our History
Grand Cayman
Cayman Brac
Little Cayman
 

The Best Known Cayman Island

Spectacular natural beauty, a wealth of activities and points of interest, and all the modern conveniences to make your stay as comfortable as possible can be found here on the largest and most developed of the three Cayman Islands. Grand Cayman is the home of George Town, the capital city, which boasts some of the finest cuisine and shopping in the Caribbean.

Whether you want to explore a sunken wreck, dance the night away, or simply go sightseeing, Grand Cayman is the place to start.

Attractions
 One of the many attractions Grand Cayman has to offer is Seven Mile Beach, a long stretch of white sand rated one of the most beautiful beaches in the entire Caribbean. Other attractions on Grand Cayman include the 65-acre Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park and National Trust's Mastic Trail (2 mile traditional footpath through unspoiled woodlands in North Side); Cayman Islands National Museum in George Town; Pedro St. James Historic Site in Savannah; and Cardinal D's Park, a private collection of animals in a natural tropical park setting on Courts Rd; Cayman Turtle Farm; Hell; National Trust historic walking tours of central George Town and West Bay, blowholes in East End district and historic buildings now being restored under the direction of the National Trust and National Historic Sites Committee, including the Old Savannah Schoolhouse. Rum Point is not to be missed, imagine sipping a cocktail in a hammock on a beach, shaded by majestic Casuarina trees. Enjoy a beach snack or indulge in an a la carte meal or simply take a dip in the crystal clear sea.

Come and stay in one of the Westin's beautiful guest rooms or suites, commonly described as cool, colorful, and Caribbean. Or venture outdoors where you can do whatever your heart desires. Swim alongside dolphins, ride horseback down a white sand beach, spend the day bonefishing - the list goes on and on. A luxurious spa, two championship golf courses, exciting island activities and watersports, the Butch Harmon School of Golf, and 14 themed restaurants and lounges complete this fantastic tropical resort.

Could It Be Adventure?   Click here to search all the activities andto be found in the Cayman Islands Our Cayman Islands offer much more than gentle splendors of sun, sand and sea. Our unique heritage attractions include the Cayman Turtle Farm, the world's only commercial Green Sea Turtle farm and Pedro St. James Historic Site with its restored 19th century plantation great house. Learn Cayman's unique history at our National Museum. Marvel at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park and gardens. Visit the National Trust and learn about historic buildings, bird sanctuaries, wetlands reserves and nature trails on all three islands. And of course, meet our hospitable Caymanian people, who will enrich every experience.

World Renowned Dive Sites. Whether you opt to go in it, or just sit above it, there's something about the turquoise waters, white sand and refreshing breezes that keep visitors to the Cayman Islands coming back for more. There's no limit to the number of things you can see and do, from the thrill of going underwater without getting wet to the fun of parasailing along the beautiful Seven Miles Beach or just basking in the sun. The ideas are endless when you just add water. Watersports centers that offer a variety of ways to get wet are located in the most convenient spots in the Cayman Islands, with the main centers being located at major hotels on Island. Depending on the location, these might include ocean kayaks, windsurfing boards, hobie cats, waverunners, aqua trikes, view boards, sun searcher floats, banana boat rides, paddle cats, paddleboats, parasailing, water-skiing or small sailboats. Many visitors have discovered the popular watersport windsurfing, skimming with the wind across the surface of the Caribbean is a thrilling experience extolled by windsurfing aficionados. Grand Cayman's East End, North Sound and west coast combine to create an ideal range of conditions for windsurfers of all levels. Avid windsurfers rate the four miles of reef-protected shallows off East End as the best location. Prevailing winds there are 15-25 miles per hour from November through March, with 6 to 10 knot southeasterly breezes in summer months. In the Cayman Islands, fantasies of exploring the mysterious underwater world can be met -- without ever getting wet! By viewing marine life from a submarine, the Cayman Islands fish covered reefs and enthralling drop-off can be discovered by land-lovers. Atlantis submarines offer rides aboard the 48-passenger Atlantis XI, the Deep Explorer 1000 takes two passengers on dives of up to 800 and 1000 feet below the ocean's surface, the Seaworld Explorer takes 35 passengers just five feet below the ocean's surface, Cayman Submarines' SEAmobile Submarine Tours also offers room for two passengers to explore underwater life at depths of up to 60 feet with a 360-degree view. Nautilus offers the 60-passenger air-conditioned Nautilus semi-submarine with a protected glass hull that cruises five feet below the sea's surface.

Click Here to View our Complete Restaurant Guide!   Come try our Traditional Caymanian Cuisine! More than 100 restaurants, fast-food outlets and small snack bars offer visitors a selection ranging from elegant fine dining to budget fast food and take out. Traditional Caymanian cuisine has been enlivened by a strong Jamaican influence of jerk, curry and other vibrant seasonings, and features conch, lobster and local seafood in a variety of dishes, complimented by coconut, plantain, breadfruit, yams, cassava, rice and peas and other West Indian side dishes.

389 West Bay Road

Grand Cayman, BWI Cayman Islands

Phone:  1 345 9490088

 room rate:

Run of house: $299.00 dbl/night

Oceanview: $368.00 dbl/night

Oceanfront view: $383.00 dbl.night

Continuing education: 

Cancellation: 90% refund to 30 days. Seminar transfer only, inside 30 days

                

 

CE credits

IVS complies with the following guidelines:

• Speakers are recognized specialists
• Mandatory recorded attendance
• Certificate of attendance
• Complete seminar notes

Register by mail, fax or phone 1-800-487-5650

INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY SEMINARS

by MAIL: 210 Carbonera Drive

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

by FAX: 408-972-1038

by PHONE: 1-800-487-5650

Visit the Marriott Grand Cayman for more information

and The Grand Cayman's home page