Topic: Travel
Cayman travellers hit by new wave of airline baggage fee hikes
As US airlines continue grappling with sharply higher fuel costs and mounting operational expenses, Cayman travelers are being hit with higher charges for checked baggage and a growing list of ancillary fees.
Cayman’s luxury hospitality recognised at Forbes Travel Summit
Cayman luxury hospitality and the Dart portfolio of hotels drew repeated attention at the 2026 Forbes Travel Guide Summit in Monaco.
Best December ever for Cayman stayover tourism
Cayman closed 2025 with record-breaking December visitation pushing annual stayover arrivals to the third-highest total on record.
Why Canada’s travel reset is benefiting Cayman
Cayman is on track to record its strongest year ever for Canadian stayover tourism, defying a slowdown taking place in other markets.
How the US shutdown could affect Cayman travel
For Cayman, whose strongest travel links are with the US, the prospect of a government shutdown in Washington carries immediate weight.
New rules making US travel tougher for ESTA and visa applicants
Caymanians planning travel to the US are facing added challenges with new ESTA requirements, higher fees and stricter visa vetting.
Cayman Airways celebrates 57 years with an airfare sale
Cayman Airways will mark its 57th anniversary with an airfare sale from 1-11 Aug. for travel between 8 Sept. and 12 Dec.
BA flight arrived 11 hours late after being diverted to Canada and Iceland
Tuesday's British Airways flight from the Cayman Islands to the UK was delayed after passenger illness meant the plane was diverted via Canada
What does Cayman get from funding trips? Here are the receipts
While in social media parlance the ‘receipts’ of a great vacation might go on Instagram or TikTok, the actual receipts of some of Cayman's most important visitors go to the Department of Tourism.
Travel writing let me experience Cayman – and the world
Tourism boards, as well as hotels, airlines and cruise ships, have long hosted journalists in exchange for coverage, and while there is no guarantee that the article will be positive, if you give the writer a week of five-star luxury, it’s unlikely to be critical.
Gilbert Nicoletta takes Cayman to the world on two wheels
Proudly displaying his Cayman Islands flag on the front of his leather jacket, Gilbert Nicoletta journeys around the world on his trusty motorcycles telling the story of his homeland every chance he gets.
Honduras rescinds visa requirements for Cayman travellers
The Honduras government has rescinded its requirement for Caymanians and British nationals living in the Cayman Islands to have travel visas to enter its country.
New US rules for dogs could be ‘catastrophic’ for Cayman
Local charities say new US entry rules for dogs could have 'catastrophic' implications on their ability to send puppies overseas and could lead to more euthanisations to deal with the island's already out of control dog population.
American Airlines direct flights to Dallas to run daily in winter
Starting in December, American Airlines will be running direct flights between Dallas Forth Worth and Grand Cayman through the winter period, the Department of Tourism has announced.
Cayman shines in Trip Advisor ‘Best of the Best’ awards
The Cayman Islands makes an appearance in three of Trip Advisor's Travelers' Choice Best of the Best categories this year – best beach, best nature destination and next trending destination.
Christmas reunions face disruption amid travel chaos
Strikes in the UK and a sprawling winter storm in North America are causing disruption amid a busy festive travel season for Cayman families.
Travelled to Cuba recently? You may not be allowed in to the US
Travellers from the Cayman Islands are becoming collateral damage in the renewal of Cold War hostilities between two of its most powerful neighbours, with anyone who has visited Cuba recently potentially facing challenges getting to the US.
Cayman on cover of major travel magazine
The bright yellow umbrellas of the Palm Heights hotel on Grand Cayman's Seven Mile Beach feature on the eye-catching cover of the latest issue of Travel + Leisure magazine, which is read by millions.
US set to lift COVID testing entry requirements
US President Joe Biden is set to lift the country's COVID testing requirements on Sunday, a move welcomed by local tourism leaders.
Bryan: No end date for Travel Cayman approval requirement
Tourism Minister Kenneth Bryan has confirmed that there is no definite end date to the requirement to obtain Travel Cayman approval to travel here.
More flights for Cayman as WestJet confirms December return
Canadian airline WestJet has confirmed it will be making a December return to local skies as Cayman moves closer to government's planned 20 Nov. reopening date.
American Airlines cancels December return, flights to resume in 2022
American Airlines has confirmed it will not be resuming flights to Grand Cayman until February 2022.
UK to remove pre-test for vaccinated travellers
United Kingdom Transport Minister Grant Shapps has announced to the removal of Britain's traffic list travel list and the introduction of a new two-tier plan which will ease travel requirements for the vaccinated passengers.
Editorial: It’s time to take the reopening leap
Cayman has done an exemplary job at every stage of this pandemic, but the days of prevention are now gone. COVID-19 is in our community, even with the borders closed. Handling the reopening is the final hurdle. We must have the courage to take that leap.
2022 ‘Friends’-themed cruise adds Cayman to planned itinerary
Although Cayman's borders are closed to cruise travel, one 'Friends'-themed cruise is looking to stop in Grand Cayman in 2022.
UK expected to update green travel list Thursday
The UK government is expected to announce its revised travel lists tomorrow, according to British media reports.
Premier: Cayman to push to be put on UK green travel list
Premier Wayne Panton says the Cayman Islands plans to push the United Kingdom to add the islands to its green travel list, which comes into effect on 17 May.
Cayman excluded from UK’s travel ‘green list’
Cayman has been excluded from Britain's new quarantine-free travel 'green list' despite having a vaccination rate of almost double the UK and no community transmission of COVID-19 since last year.
Airlines blast Britain’s travel restart plan, Jet2 cancels holidays until June
British travel company Jet2 said it was cancelling holidays until late June, blaming uncertainty in UK government plans for restarting international travel, which were condemned by airlines.
‘Happy Monday’: English lockdown measures ease but Johnson urges caution
England's stay-at-home lockdown order ended on Monday with people allowed to meet up outside in groups of six for the first time in nearly three months, though Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged caution due to rising coronavirus cases in Europe.
British Airways calls for vaccinated people to travel without restrictions
British Airways's new boss said vaccinated people should be allowed to travel without restriction and non-vaccinated people with a negative COVID-19 test, as he set out his ideas for a travel restart a month before the UK government finalises its plans.
Passenger not allowed on BA flight after test misunderstanding
A passenger was prevented from boarding last week’s British Airways flight over a misunderstanding on how long prior to the flight he needed to be tested for COVID-19.
Johnson: English lockdown set to last until at least March
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson indicated Wednesday the COVID-19 lockdown in England would last until 8 March when schools could start to reopen as the government announced new measures to clamp down on travel to and from Britain.
Cayman travellers to UK required to isolate
Those travelling from the Cayman Islands to the United Kingdom will now be required to isolate as Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that the UK will be suspending its travel corridor initiative from Monday, 18 Jan.
HSA expands COVID testing in response to new restrictions
Cayman's Health Services Authority has extended its COVID-19 testing clinic hours to accommodate those now facing new travel requirements for international travel.
Negative PCR test required for UK travel
Travellers heading to the UK are now required to provide a negative COVID-19 test result before departing, according to new travel requirements announced Friday by Britain's Transport Secretary Grant Shapps.
Eagle Rays, Taco Cantina latest casualties of East End economic crisis
East End chef Ron Hargrave is selling two of his three restaurants in the district as the impact of COVID-19 continues to take its toll.
CAL in holding pattern as MAX 8s cleared to fly
Cayman Airways’ 737 MAX 8 aircraft are unlikely to take to the skies anytime soon, even though the US Federal Aviation Administration this week cleared the Boeing 737-8s and 737-9s to return to commercial service, pending design changes.
Global Citizen initiative moves forward
Government has moved ahead with its global citizen initiative that will allow individuals to reside in Cayman while working remotely.
Travel Cayman to open online portal for travel applications
TravelCayman, which took over from TravelTime earlier this month to deal with incoming travel applications, is set to launch an online portal to deal with the growing number of queries from people seeking to return to or come to Cayman.
What you need to know: Cayman’s border reopens Thursday
Government has widened its safety bubble to allow additional categories of people to enter Cayman when it begins its phased border-reopening plan on Thursday.
Travel in a COVID-19 world
Countries throughout the world have introduced specific entry requirements for anyone crossing their borders, as governments continue to grapple with COVID-19.
Chamber backs border-closure extension
Cayman's Chamber of Commerce has thrown its support behind government's decision to delay reopening local borders to October.
Poll: Should Cayman’s borders be reopened to international travel?
As Cayman's leaders grapple with how and when to safely reopen its borders, we want to know from our readers if they think the...
Island boy travels: the world on two wheels
When you hear the roar of an engine along the roads of Grand Cayman and see an imposing figure expertly manoeuvring his multiple-cc motorcycle...
EDITORIAL – Expected forecast: ‘Blue skies’ ahead for national airline
The best scenario would be one in which Cayman Airways continues to identify new, profitable routes, enticing commercial carriers to add Cayman to their flight plans.
EDITORIAL – Eliminating the Saturday gridlock at Owen Roberts
Rather than the easy-breezy “rest of the week,” it is the conditions within those three hours of congestion that form the standard by which the performance of our public officials, and the still-under-renovation airport, will be judged.
EDITORIAL – Another visit to the airport (and to our keyboard)
In publishing, as in travel, it sometimes makes sense to book a round trip. Last weekend’s smooth arrivals process at Owen Roberts International Airport calls for a “return trip” editorial on the issue of airport delays.
EDITORIAL – Owen Roberts remodel: Giving a new ‘wing’ to Cayman air travel
Cayman’s air travelers have received an early Christmas present with the opening of Owen Roberts International Airport’s new check-in area.
EDITORIAL: Airport screening: It may be time to try ‘smarter’
In the early days of air travel, passengers would wear their finest clothes.
Today, just to clear airport security, they must practically undress.
We line up...
Conquering a continent: Gilbert Nicoletta puts his ‘pedal to the metal’
Few people who live in Grand Cayman can have failed to see Gilbert Nicoletta on the roads with his “pedal to the metal,” a true biker covering acres of tarmac in his relentless pursuit of the horizon.
Plan now: Mother’s Day is approaching
There are many ways to pamper your mum, from a day at the spa to a brunch complete with bubbles.
E-filing cuts passport application time
A new electronic system at the Cayman Islands Passport Office will cut the wait time for passports by a week.
Flyover Country app reveals what lies below
When you’re 30,000 feet up in the air, hopefully in a plane, and you happen to look through the window, what do you see? Sometimes there will be banks of clouds for miles, or mountains, lakes and plains.
Just a gringo in Guadalajara eating guacamole
It was the smell that really brought me to my senses. The unmistakable aroma of melted cheese and barbequed meat snapped me back to reality, and as a familiar voice echoed in my head, I could hear the clinking of glasses and a chorus of “salud!”
