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fordar · July 22, 2008, 11:00 AM

I have AA freq flier miles and want to travel 12/16 - 12/23. I can get tickets to Hawaii or Grand Cayman. I was leaning toward GC because of flight w/small children but lodging prices seem to be outrageous. Any advice on 2 bdr place w/ nice pool and decent price? Thanks

Jimster · July 23, 2008, 01:55 AM

I have never been to GC but i considered it once and then rejected it as I believe there is a hefty occupancy tax. If so, be sure to factor that into your costs.

Talent312 · July 23, 2008, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by fordar

I have AA freq flier miles and want to travel 12/16 - 12/23. I can get tickets to Hawaii or Grand Cayman. I was leaning toward GC because of flight w/small children but lodging prices seem to be outrageous. Any advice on 2 bdr place w/ nice pool and decent price?

GC is, IMHO, designed as a tourist rip-off. There's maybe one day's worth of actual activity (Stingray City, Island Tour), but after that its either shop (exchange-rate of $1.00 = 0.80 Cayman) or lounge on 7-mile beach. Now, its a damn-fine beach, one of the best (great for kids, too), but after a few days, it gets old.

Suggestion: Pack the kids off to Grandma (or some other relative) and have a blast in Hawaii. But if you must take them with you, ask your doc for some drugs, not for them, but for your fellow passengers. <kidding>

x3 skier · July 23, 2008, 12:54 PM

If you take the kids, I agree Hawaii would be a better bet. If its just relaxing and snorkeling, Scuba or beach walking, Grand Cayman.

Probably the cheapest (relatively speaking) is Hawaii.

Been to both and enjoyed both very much.

Cheers

pointsjunkie · July 23, 2008, 07:35 PM

i presume you don't have any starpoints so you could go for free, is this correct?

Blondie · July 23, 2008, 08:05 PM

Being that it is the week before Christmas and one of the lowest trading weeks of the year it seems you could get something either via trade or as an extra vacation. Have you thought of that?

Jbart74 · July 23, 2008, 11:30 PM

Fordar,

Depends on where you are flying from but I would look into Morritt's or The Reef on the East End of Grand Cayman. Young kids are easy to please and these two resorts are perfect getaways for Mom and Dad with plenty of stuff for the kids to do as well. Both are right next door to each other far away from the 'popular' resorts of seven mile beach. I own at Morritt's and know both resorts well. There are so many family oriented things to do in Grand Cayman. Look for the Butterfly Farm, Botswain's Beach, (or Turtle Farm with sharks to see, swimming lagoons, interactive exhibits, etc) Stingray City Sandbar, Rum Point, Vivians, and great hiking trails for the whole family. Also some of the best snorkeling and scuba diving in the world.

Just my 2 cents

JB

July 22, 2008, 11:00 AM	#1
fordar TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jul 22, 08 Location: charlotte Posts: 5	Needing travel help I have AA freq flier miles and want to travel 12/16 - 12/23. I can get tickets to Hawaii or Grand Cayman. I was leaning toward GC because of flight w/small children but lodging prices seem to be outrageous. Any advice on 2 bdr place w/ nice pool and decent price? Thanks

July 23, 2008, 01:55 AM	#2
Jimster TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 11, 05 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 1,461 Resorts: Orange Lake in FL; Silverleaf's Holiday Hills in Branson, MO.; and Murray Valley, Queensland, Australia	GC I have never been to GC but i considered it once and then rejected it as I believe there is a hefty occupancy tax. If so, be sure to factor that into your costs.

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July 23, 2008, 12:54 PM	#4
x3 skier TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Apr 17, 06 Location: Ohio and Colorado Posts: 792 Resorts: Steamboat Grand, Rockies, The West, Club Regina and Allen House	If you take the kids, I agree Hawaii would be a better bet. If its just relaxing and snorkeling, Scuba or beach walking, Grand Cayman. Probably the cheapest (relatively speaking) is Hawaii. Been to both and enjoyed both very much. Cheers

July 23, 2008, 07:35 PM	#5
pointsjunkie TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jan 19, 07 Location: long island,ny Posts: 1,832 Resorts: harborside wkv,svv(x5), sdo(x3), finally 5* and done!!	i presume you don't have any starpoints so you could go for free, is this correct?

July 23, 2008, 08:05 PM	#6
Blondie TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: New England Posts: 1,430 Resorts: Club Regina, PV; Sudwala Lodge, SA; 50,000 Royal Holiday Points	Being that it is the week before Christmas and one of the lowest trading weeks of the year it seems you could get something either via trade or as an extra vacation. Have you thought of that?

July 23, 2008, 11:30 PM	#7
Jbart74 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jul 26, 06 Location: Springfield, MA Posts: 303 Resorts: Morritts Toruga Club - 2BR TH Poolside Shawnee Village - 2BR Villa	Fordar, Depends on where you are flying from but I would look into Morritt's or The Reef on the East End of Grand Cayman. Young kids are easy to please and these two resorts are perfect getaways for Mom and Dad with plenty of stuff for the kids to do as well. Both are right next door to each other far away from the 'popular' resorts of seven mile beach. I own at Morritt's and know both resorts well. There are so many family oriented things to do in Grand Cayman. Look for the Butterfly Farm, Botswain's Beach, (or Turtle Farm with sharks to see, swimming lagoons, interactive exhibits, etc) Stingray City Sandbar, Rum Point, Vivians, and great hiking trails for the whole family. Also some of the best snorkeling and scuba diving in the world. Just my 2 cents JB