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Why the Cayman Islands is Perfect for Families by Margo Peyton , Co-owner, Kids Sea Camp & Family Divers, SC
I ’VE BEEN TAKING KIDS and their families scuba diving in the Cayman Islands for nearly twenty-five years. My son was born there. I lived on Grand Cayman for years and return with family dive groups every season. When dive shops ask me where to send parents and kids, the Cayman Islands are at the top of my short list. The pitch is easy because the destination does the selling for you. Your customers already know the name. It’s one of the
cities, and families appreciate direct flights. Then there’s the variety. The three islands can accommodate nearly every family’s needs. Grand Cayman gives you infra- structure and choice. Little Cayman and Cayman Brac give you quiet, walls and the space for kids to actually be kids. On Grand Cayman, the East End is where I send families who want more than a checklist dive. Compass Point with Ocean Frontiers, run by Stephen Broadbelt, is a photogra-
most heavily promoted dive destinations in the world, which means half your work is done before you open your mouth. What they may not know is how perfectly the islands are suited for families and how much repeat business and needed revenue a well-structured Cayman family group trip can bring to your shop. Start with access. There are numerous flights every day from most major U.S. hubs, and competition has kept fares reasonable. For parents comparing destinations, that matters. A trip that feels complicated to book or difficult to reach rarely gets booked. The Cayman Islands are easy to reach from most major
pher-friendly resort with a genuine track record of working with kids. They offer the PADI Seal Team, Junior Open Water and underwater photography programs, and the staff is experienced and trained to work with young divers. I am hosting Kids Sea Camp there in 2027. Parents who enjoy underwater photography can shoot wide-angle or macro. Dr. Alex Mustard also runs photography workshops from this location. Parents get condos, a pool, a restaurant and a beach. Kids get patient instructors and a program built for them. That’s a hard combination to beat. Little Cayman is my other go-to destination. Little Cayman Beach Resort is a true family venue. It offers a pool, beach,
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