Caymans Sat Feb 14

>I was in Grand Cayman a few weeks ago and very much disliked it.

To each his own. :) I think Cayman is the best of the Caribbean - so much I
have been there several times land touring as well as many ship visits. So
what it is costly??? It is clean and safe- no worry of harassing venders- I
gladly will pay for that- which is more important on a multi day visit. The
snorkling is just supurb in my opinion.

>> I placed my reservation and I'm renting a car. If I can face Atlanta
>> traffic any day of the week, I can handle Grand Cayman on Valentine's Day!
>
>The time in Cayman from a cruise ship is usually a fairly short day.
>Shorter than your average port time. Plus its not exactly a scenic
>island, with interesting natural sites, other than the beach in my
>opinion. It is flat and filled with a lot of resorts, vacation condos,
>and upscale housing. I thought it was fairly boring driving around
>except to take stock of the fact that it is a fairly well off compared
>to other Caribbean islands. On a cruise visit you would get more bang
>for your time and buck, either snorkeling, going to the beach, or just
>shopping near the tender docks, than renting a car.
>
>--
>Charle

I totally agree- especially for a first time visitor- it will take an hour to
pick up and return a rental car - a lot of time on a short port day.

I don't think it really holds that much for me and my traveling
companion.........Mom. My mother is 76, does not swim, and will not be
snorkeling. She likes to shop but looks for a bargain. She enjoys the
sights such as the water, beaches, houses, landscape, etc. The Nautilus
sounds fun.

Has anyone done the Nautilus?