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Island Life COLIN & JUSTIN’S
Grand Cayman: a tropical, verdant land mass and undoubtedly the jewel in the Caribbean’s twinkling crown.
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by Colin McAllister & Justin Ryan | design columnists
scaping our hectic schedules, recently, to holiday there for two joyous weeks, we were utterly seduced by the island’s friendly residents, by palm fringed, exotic beaches and by exemplary standards of service — standards which, from our experience, are seldom matched (in such measure, certainly) by other, ahem, “luxury” destinations. Yes indeed, Grand Cayman, as a sanctuary of R&R, is indulgent and rewarding to the power of ten. With a plethora of world-class hotels from which to choose (not to mention some of the globe’s finest private rental inventory), our deliberations were eased on the recommendation of Cayman-loving friends who simply can’t see past The Ritz-Carlton. And we certainly weren’t disappointed. All rooms and suites in the beautiful outpost, it transpires, were redecorated recently in elegant, beachy style. Everywhere we looked, a palette of muted pastels and earthy tones made us feel immediately rested from the moment we walked into our beautifully appointed accommodation.
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INSPIRATION 2014