On our last day in Grand Cayman we decided to take a road trip to one of the island’s best known beach destinations: Rum Point. We didn’t think we’d leave the Ritz-Carlton during our trip, but we decided to go for it after a few employees recommended we rent a car for an afternoon. Conveniently there was a Hertz rental office right in our hotel so getting our convertible was incredibly easy. Can you tell that Nick chose our car? 😛
I was wearing…
red off shoulder dress (there’s a matching top too!) | beach tote bag | Jack Rogers sandals c/o | panama hat (now 25% off!) | mirrored sunglasses (now on sale!) | David Yurman bracelets | Julie Vos cuff c/o
We were really lucky with weather our entire trip until the last day (of course.) When we went to get our car it was pouring so we weren’t even sure if we’d be able to leave the resort. Thankfully storms in the Cayman Islands pass quickly and soon we were on our way with just a slight drizzle. It took us about an hour to drive to the north side of the island from the Seven Mile Beach-side where the Ritz-Carlton is located. We took it easy through the winding roads because 1) we were driving a European model car (the driver’s side is on the right) and 2) we were driving on the left side of the road. So weird.
Despite the rain and not being able to put the top down, it was a safe and really pretty drive. The roads run right along the ocean! We’ve had experiences traveling where we haven’t felt comfortable leaving our hotel, but this was totally not the case in Grand Cayman. Everyone we spoke to would rave about how it’s such a safe country for tourists and encouraged us to explore beyond our resort. I’m glad we did because Rum Point was a site to see!
Someone above must have been looking out for us because the rain completely cleared when we arrived. Hallelujah! Due to the storm pretty much all the tourist crowds had disappeared and we were left to ourselves to enjoy the most STUNNING sunset. I can’t even explain how pretty it was! We spent about an hour taking photos (while drinking mudslides) and then as the sun disappeared it started raining again. I wish we could’ve stayed longer, but the thrill of that sunset and all the beautiful images we shot was enough to make the road trip more than worth dealing with the weather.
Have you seen the rest of my posts from Grand Cayman?
Getting fancy for dinner at the Le Bernardin of the Caymans
Swimming with stingrays (yes!)
The cutest swimsuit EVER
Lilly Pulitzer on Seven Mile Beach
Have you ever taken a road trip? Would love to hear your stories!
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Natali says
Such an adorable summertime combo! I’m loving the sunset, it’s astonishing!
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Katie says
Isn’t it?? Such an incredible site!
Brittany says
That sunset is amazing!! The last photo of you standing on the pier is beautiful too. I love the dress and the reflection of the water is perfect.
Brittany | thechicette.com
Katie says
Thank you Brittany!
Gloria says
Fantastic!! I was sure Nick rented that Mercedes. Beautiful island, gorgeous pictures. You two had the
time of your lives.
Katie says
Of course he needed the Mercedes 🙂
Sabine says
Dear Katie,
May I ask you which size of the dress you are wearing in that dress XS or S. I want Mine to fit exactly like yours
xx
Sabine
Katie says
XS!
Biplab Poddar says
Thanks for sharing this. Your tips are very helpful. I am a travel freak and travel a lot. Next year Alaska is on my card.Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness., and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.
People often have a theme that they base their worldly travels on, but how about a mental mantra for your travel? Out of a cheerleading event that consisted of our family shouting supportive words at our daughter who was attempting to kill a rather monstrous spider that the rest of us were too chicken to get close to, came this great quote, “If you don’t think, and you just do….then it’s done!”
This quote came back to haunt me when on vacation in Seattle. I thought it would be a great idea to take the kids on the Seattle Great Wheel, the ferris wheel overlooking the ocean, but as we approached it, I realized how high it went and immediately panicked! Just as I had decided to put the kids on it on their own, my daughter says, “Come on dad…If you don’t think, and you just do….then it’s done!” What could I do at that point?! She was telling me to stop thinking and creating more fear about the situation and just get on the thing!
“If you don’t think, and you just do, then it’s done!” We all now keep this quote in our back pocket, ready to whip out at any time to push one of us forward into an adventure we know they won’t regret. No hesitations, don’t allow any time for fear to set in, and be prepared for your kids to turn your life advice back on you
Baisakhi Chatterjee says
Thanks for sharing this. Your tips are very helpful. I am a travel freak and travel a lot. Next year Alaska is on my card.Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness., and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Next year I definitely want to explore Albany.
People often have a theme that they base their worldly travels on, but how about a mental mantra for your travel? Out of a cheerleading event that consisted of our family shouting supportive words at our daughter who was attempting to kill a rather monstrous spider that the rest of us were too chicken to get close to, came this great quote, “If you don’t think, and you just do….then it’s done!”
This quote came back to haunt me when on vacation in Seattle. I thought it would be a great idea to take the kids on the Seattle Great Wheel, the ferris wheel overlooking the ocean, but as we approached it, I realized how high it went and immediately panicked! Just as I had decided to put the kids on it on their own, my daughter says, “Come on dad…If you don’t think, and you just do….then it’s done!” What could I do at that point?! She was telling me to stop thinking and creating more fear about the situation and just get on the thing!
“If you don’t think, and you just do, then it’s done!” We all now keep this quote in our back pocket, ready to whip out at any time to push one of us forward into an adventure we know they won’t regret. No hesitations, don’t allow any time for fear to set in, and be prepared for your kids to turn your life advice back on you
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