The Cayman Islands are located 480 miles due south of Miami and are a British Overseas Territory consisting of three islands. Grand Cayman is the largest of the three at 22 miles in length. It is a premier tourist destination and center of offshore banking in the Caribbean. Caymans enjoy the highest standard of living in the Caribbean and there is no sales tax there. Cayman's beaches are considered to be among the best in the Caribbean. Snorkelers will find an underwater paradise and beach lovers will be content with the powdery sands of Seven Mile Beach. The abundance of marine life and spectacular coral reefs make the Caymans ideal for diving enthusiasts. Average temperature for the region are 78-88 year round.
The 2019 AAPU program will be held at the Westin on Seven Mile Beach. The resort features 343 newly renovated guest rooms, the islands largest freshwater pool, a fitness center, spa, 4 dining venues, including the AAA Four Diamond restaurant -- Ferdinand's, 3 lounges, and retail outlets.
The AAPU contracted rates are $399 island view room plus 13% tax and 10% service charge. AAPU Members may upgrade to a specially negotiated rate on a deluxe ocean view room for $449 based on Hotel Availability. Group rates will be offered 3 days pre and post also based on availability. There is a daily resort fee reduced to $40 per room per night that covers wifi, two 16 oz bottles of water in room per day, use of sauna, hot but, and steam room at the spa, beach yoga, and stand up paddleboard clinics, use of paddleboards, kayaks and other non-motorized water sports equipment, Sunday night movies at the beach, complimentary bite sized snacks at catboat bar, poolside treats, s'mores night, and beach bonfire night. The 10% service fee on room rates covers the bellman/doorman, porterage, and housekeeping gratuities.
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Owen Roberts International airport is 10 minutes from Seven Mile Beach and current taxi fares are around $20 one way.
Official currency is the CI dollar and valued at a fixed rate of CI $1 to USD $1.25
Grand Cayman is known for its cuisine with more than 200 restaurants and many acclaimed Chefs. It is also a premier dive destination with 159 top dive sites. The island is also home to Crystal Caves, Rum Point, Atlantis Submarines, Hell, and the one of a kind Stingray City home to a fleet of Stingrays who congregate on a sandbar and play among the guests.
Join us in Grand Cayman and experience the warm and inviting Cayman hospitatlity.
Please contact Maureen McCarthy, Meeting Planner with Global Meeting Solutions with any questions and/or requests for additional information. Maureen@global-meeting-solutions.com, 508-836-8848.
Our sister company, Travel Solutions is available to book flights, rental cars, and insurance coverage. Please contact Ally or Joan at 508-366-2678 or Joan@trvlsolutions.com, ally@trvlsolutions.com.