Travelers already looking to 2024 for their next trip now have the opportunity to score major savings.
21.09.2023 - 20:19 / travelandleisure.com / Eric Ripert
A luxurious escape to paradise just got easier thanks to a new flight and a discount at the Ritz-Carlton on Grand Cayman.
The deal, which offers travelers a 25 percent discount and a $100 resort credit per stay, comes as Cayman Airways plans to launch a second weekly nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Grand Cayman starting on Nov. 8. The sale is available for stays of four nights or longer through Dec. 15, the hotel shared with Travel + Leisure. To book, travelers must use the promo code “YX1.”
“This midweek flight option empowers our guests with the freedom to indulge in shorter stays, making the Cayman Islands an ideal destination for a swift escape,” Marc Langevin, the general manager at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, told T+L. “In just 5.5 hours, passengers can fully immerse themselves in the unparalleled beauty of The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, ensuring an unforgettable tropical haven.
The hotel, which finished an extensive renovation in December 2021, features a restaurant from legendary chef Eric Ripert, a Greg Norman-designed golf course, and gorgeous powdery white sand beaches synonymous with the Cayman Islands.
In addition, there are several other fall travel deals to the gorgeous beaches of the Cayman Islands, including 20 percent off and complimentary breakfast for two at the Hampton by Hilton Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach. That deal must be booked by Nov. 22 and is valid for travel from Oct. 18 through March 28, 2024, when using the promo code “T17.”
And the Wyndham Reef Resort Grand Cayman is offering travelers 40 percent off with a 3-night minimum stay when they book by Oct. 15 and travel by Nov. 3.
Cayman Airways will now fly from Los Angeles to Grand Cayman on Thursdays and Sundays, and return to the U.S. on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The airline flies to Miami, New York, Tampa, and Denver, in addition to Los Angeles. It was recently added to the TSA PreCheck program, allowing travelers who are enrolled in the expedited traveler program to speed through airport security when flying with the carrier.
Beyond its stunning beach resorts, Grand Cayman — a self-governing British overseas territory — welcomes travelers with a thriving art scene and exciting bird-watching opportunities seeking the brightly-hued Cayman Brac Parrot.
Travelers already looking to 2024 for their next trip now have the opportunity to score major savings.
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