As a British Overseas Territory, the head of state of the Cayman Islands is the British monarch, and the Cayman Islands is set to celebrate the King’s Coronation with a huge Caribbean-style street party this May.
Alternatively, for those who feel like Royalty and want to experience the Cayman Islands in all its glory, we’ve picked the cream of the crop experiences that would be fit for a King.
The King’s Coronation in the Cayman Islands:
Taking place on 8th May, Grand Cayman’s capital, George Town, will be the venue for a carnival-style coronation party. The afternoon will feature food vendors, live music and coronation festivities, culminating in a King Charles III fireworks display.
Fit for a King – a Royal tour of the Cayman Islands
Arise, Sir Peter…
Queen Elizabeth opened Grand Cayman’s Botanic Park in 1994 during a Royal visit and Prince Charles (as he was then) also visited in 2019. His reason was to knight one of its most famous residents – a blue iguana called Peter. Indigenous to Grand Cayman and the only place in the world where they are found, blue iguanas faced a bleak future at the turn of this century and, in 2002, the blue iguana was declared ‘functionally extinct’ with only an estimated 25 of the species remaining. However, thanks to an extensive breeding programme, in 2018 the 1000th iguana was released back into the wild.
Today, visitors can get up close and personal with these amazing creatures, including Sir Peter, at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, where all entry fees help support Blue Iguana Conservation. Strolling the 65-acre green space, visitors will also come across an orchid garden that features four blooms endemic to Grand Cayman and a butterfly garden with five species that also are only found here.
Kaibo for a Queen
Kaibo is a relaxed luxe beach dining destination where guests can enjoy a mudslide cocktail with their toes in the sand. Kaibo restaurant first opened at Rum Point in 1983 to welcome Queen Elizabeth II on her tour of Grand Cayman. The restaurant is housed in a two-storey colonial inspired building and with elements from the Caribbean Sea incorporated into every dish they create, Kaibo is today recognised as one of the 50 leading restaurants in the Caribbean, according to regional go-to, Caribbean Journal
Stay Regally British
To release your inner monarch, stay at The Colonial Club. Located on a select, centrally located stretch of the world-famous Seven Mile Beach, The Colonial Club is the ideal “home” for those seeking to stay like a resident and not just a tourist. With only a few select oceanfront condo apartments, each with a kitchen, three bathrooms and a large patio which offers breathtaking beach, ocean and sunset views. Price from £423 per night based on 1-4 people sharing an apartment. Minimum four night stay.
Sleep potions for POTUS
If you’re feeling more like a president than a prince, book a stay in the Premium Presidential Oceanfront Suite at the Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa. At 4500-square feet, this suite is certainly fit for a king or queen. Located on the 10th floor with incredible Caribbean Sea views, the expansive private balcony is the perfect place from which to raise a glass to those below. Price from £6,540 per night for the two-bedroom Presidential suite which sleeps up to six. Standard rooms from £749.
To discover more about the Cayman Islands, head to visitcaymanislands.com