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Grand Cayman Gets Ritz-ier

Where: Post Office Box 32319, Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Sunday's NY Times' featured hotel is new and not cheap.

The Grand Cayman's Ritz Carlton doesn't skimp. Firstly, there are cookies  and punch upon arrival.  We wonder if this happens everyday, or only when the NY Times travel writer is coming to visit.  

Rooms come with all the Ritz classics-- 600 thread count sheets, views, and rattan.  The bathrooms come with the usual amenities and a Siamese fighting fish.  We like this aquarium touch. Apparently fish are the new leopard print.

A La Prairie spa graces the property, as does a golf course designed by Greg Norman, and a world-class tennis instructor Nick Bollettieri who coached Andre Agassi and Monica Seles. (Well, at least his name appears on the tennis program).

During high season, now through May, rooms will set you back $699 for the less amazing view, and $929 for the more amazing view. One can even drop as much as $5,000 for a suite that over looks the sea (2,400-square-foot total space ).

Needing a cost effective alternative? Check out the Westin, same beach, half the price.

Related Stories:
· Cayman Islands: Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman [NY Times]
· Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman reviews [TripAdvisor]