Well hello from Grand Cayman! Have you ever been to the Cayman Islands? It is so beautiful here. Bright turquoise water, sunny smiles, powder white sand and a whole lot of fun!
Take a peek…
This is a family trip that we look forward to every year.
It’s obvious why, the scenery is breathtaking.
Bright blues, greens and tropical beauties…
And the company even better!
Our kids get to see their favorite cousins. How cute are those patterned aprons?
My talented niece (Iza Pearl) designed the fabric and my mother in law sewed them.
When we are here there is lots of love, giggles and sandy hugs.
That’s my little guy with his cousin Matt.
They learn all sorts of new things….including how to wrestle from cousin Grey.
Grand Cayman is a place to relax, unwind & listen to great country music tunes while taking long walks on Seven Mile Beach.
Everyone loves the beach right? Even cute little doggies.
There is lots of food and drink (of course)…
The kids need their cheeseburgers and fries.
…so they say.
Everyone is obsessed with the chocolate bread pudding at Calypso Grill
I stick to fresh salads, fruit, seafood and veggies that keep my waistline happy in a bikini and plaid shirt.
(If you know me well, then you could have guessed my choice eats.)
*hi*
Do you ask people to take pictures of you on the beach? I can not do that. Just can’t.
An iPhone self portrait will do.
I sure hope you enjoyed this visual journey of our vacation.
Have you ever been to Grand Cayman?
I think you would love it too!
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I have been to Grand Cayman and I wish I was there right now!! I’m literally in three layers trying to stay warm in snowy Michigan. Thank you for taking us on your vacation!
Ha! Definitely a contrast Liz. Stay warm over there girl 😉
In love with these pictures. The crystal blue waters and the SUN! I was in a long winter coat this morning. I’m longing to be where you are right now! Thanks for warming up our morning by sharing these gorgeous photos 🙂 xoxo
A dreamlike place! Thanks for the lovely pics.
Happy New Year, Marla!
Cheers,
Rosa
I’ve never been. It looks GORGEOUS! Lovely post covering the beauty of the island.
Gorgeous photos of such a lovely place, Marla. But my favorites are photos of your sweet family! Hope you have a wonderful vacation!
Marla, what stunning pictures! I have never been to Grand Cayman, but definitley need to go! My husband and I recently returned from Vieques, Puerto Rico and miss the beach terribly. I hope you have a wonderful vacation!
P.S. I just saw that you live in Telluride! Yay! I live in Denver. Small world.
Lauren, LOVE that you are a mountain girl too 🙂 Bet Puerto Rico was beautiful. I have never been there…..
Great pictures! Thanks for taking us on a little tour of the island. I’ve been once and loved it to bits. So nice that you have family there to stay with. Also, you look fabulous in the beach picture! By the second day of vacation, my hair is so unruly I wouldn’t let anyone snap a shot of me!
Hi Leanne! We have such an amazing time with our family here. The only time some of us get to see each other every year. Special memories for all that is certain. Gets more fun too as my kiddos get bigger.
What beautiful pictures and scenery!!! It looks just breathtaking and fabulous Marla!
Beautiful pictures! Have a lovely vacation!
I have been and love it and wish I was there right now. I’m freezing!
How about next year I come with??? Looks gorgeous!
What gorgeous photographs! And that chocolate bread pudding sounds amazing. Good for you for resisting the treats…happy new year, have fun!
What a beautiful place! I am certainly missing the sun right about now! 🙂
Oh what I would give to be there right now! Looks like heaven girl! Gorgeous photos 🙂 xoxo
How about I come along on this same trip next year? 😉
Looks like a sweet fmaily reunion/vacation. Enjoy!
Grand Cayman looks absolutely breathtaking… pictures are gorgeous. Definitely on my list of places to visit 🙂
So jealous! I will trade you! You can come ski in the snow:)
Really lovely photos! I badly want to visit Grand Cayman!
Absolutely beautiful photos – what a wonderful vacation!!
I forgot that you do this every year- SO FUN!!! enjoy your vacation!
Marla what a fabulous reprieve from our chilly, alpine temps to dive into your vacation for a few minutes! The photos tell the whole tale and are completely transporting. Thank you for the ‘arm chair travel’! Enjoy.
So beautiful!
I’ve been there…love all the fresh food and walking on Seven Mile Beach…so lovely. Hope you had a great time.
Just returned from Maui last night but have never been to Grand Cayman–would love to change this someday. Lovely pics!
I’m assuming that’s your sister in law or someone in your family with the backpiece/tattoo? Love it!!
And the pic of 7 Mile Beach – gorgeous
As well as the shot of you (looking good there!) and I agree about not asking people to take pics of you on the beach. I can’t do it either! lol
Looks like such a fab vacay lady!! I need to get myself to the Cayman Islands stat!
This post has me dreaming of the beach! Gorgeous photos – you look fab!
Gorgeous scenery and pictures, Marla!!! Glad that you are enjoying your vacation and family as well. Your pics filled me with nostalgia…I lived in a tropical paradise like this one for 15 years. Recife, Northeastern Brazil, is in the coast so it is sunny most of the year and its beaches are absolutely stunning. Well, enjoy your trip. Wishing you a very happy new year!
How gorgeous! Everything is so beautiful from the tropical waters, the landscape, the food and a couple of hottie Guys!! 🙂 Thanks for taking us on your vacation! Have fun!!
What glorious photos Marla! The amazing time you must have had is just shining through all these images. Love!!!
Love, love the pictures! I have never been and now I want to go!
Happy new year! What a wonderful place to start 2013.
Have an excellent vacation my dear! I’ve never been to the Caymans but it looks beautiful!
nice collection of pics.
I hope you’re having a blast! Happy New Year!
Happy New year Marla! The pictures speak volumes. We used to take an annual winter family vacation to the beach and everybody loved it. Fun memories. Grand Cayman is still on my list to visit.
Your pictures look amazing. Very, very positive. I simply love looking on it.
I’d give anything to be on that beach right now, gorgeous!!
It’s a beautiful place. Your beautiful photos brought back some memories when I went there many years ago. Happy new year!
Marla, you have just transported me out of my snowy world to this tropical paradise! Your images are beautiful and your self portrait is just TOO cute.
What a beautiful and colorful trip! Enjoy yourself!
Stunning! And Grand Cayman is too! 😉 I’m completely inspired by your bikini and plaid figure… I have such a sweet tooth (imagine that!?), and I’m going to try and remember this post and sticking to salads, fish, fresh fruits and veg. 🙂
Glad you had such a fabulous time down south!
Hi Marian! You are so sweet girl, no wonder why you have that sweet tooth 😉