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Grand Cayman
After Dark
Until fairly recently, a “rushed” day on Grand C ayman
meant spending most of y our time on S even M ile B each, perhaps
doing a little shopping, and then sipping sunset drinks, followed by a
long, leisurely dinner. To some extent, that custom still pr evails.
Yet, lately , the choice of after-dar k div ersions has slo wly but
steadily grown. Weekends are sacred in the Cayman I slands, and the
locals party hard; relaxation is taken very seriously. Of course, Grand
Cayman hardly rivals Puerto Rico or Aruba for nightlife supremacy in
the Caribbean, and unlike those two other islands, ther e's no gam-
bling in the Caymans. The party-till-dawn crowd should trav el else-
where, since most venues are shut tight by 1am, and liquor licensing
laws are strict in the Cayman Islands.
Often, some of the best bars on the island ar e attached to r estau-
rants, so you can dine, drink, and par ty all in the same place.
The live-entertainment scene changes on a nightly basis. One club
might be jumping with a live band one night, and then be calm, with
no live entertainment, the following evening. Someone at your hotel's
reception desk can usually tell you what the hot spots are on any given
evening. Otherwise, grab a copy of the
Caymanian Compass
(
www.
caycompass.com
), available at most hotels, which runs a comprehen-
sive list on F ridays of enter tainment choices for the w eekend. If you
want to see wher e the locals go, don 't dismiss some of our mor e off-
beat and low-key recommendations, including Antica Gelateria.
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THE CLUB SCENE
The Next Level
Opposite the Marriott Resort is a club that's hot
every day of the week. The clientele is young and the parties get wild.
If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, call ahead and tr y to reserve
a private VIP lounge. O ne lounge is quieter than the r est; request it
specifically if y ou plan to hav e in-depth conv ersations. The state-of-
the-art lighting and sound systems make this club a per fect place for
avid club-goers visiting the island. The disco ball gives the dance floor
a Studio 54 look, but make no mistake, y ou won't see anyone doing
the Hustle here.
