For 16 years, The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman has lower a putting silhouette on the island's well-known Seven Mile Seaside. With Blue, a restaurant from legendary chef Eric Ripert, a La Prairie Spa, a Greg Norman-designed golf course, a world-famous meals pageant, and the biggest luxurious suite within the Caribbean, it's the go-to spot for discerning vacationers. When the pandemic initially put worldwide journey on maintain, the homeowners and common supervisor took the chance to re-imagine the resort. 

Renovated silver palm at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman Credit score: Rhian Campbell/Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman

"Our forward-looking possession group, Dart, invested heartily into our treasured property, the results of which can now be seen for friends to get pleasure from," Marc Langevin, common supervisor of The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman tells Journey + Leisure. "Seeing the pause in journey as a chance, we’re grateful that Dart took benefit of this time to develop the unique renovation plan, manifesting a cohesive and trendy property suited to the calls for of right now's most subtle vacationers. Working alongside the proficient group from Champalimaud, we have now collectively created a resort, which although just about model new, maintains the appeal of the beloved unique."

Renovated foyer at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman Credit score: Rhian Campbell/Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman

Champalimaud Design, a New York-based studio identified for its beautiful décor and re-envisioning of a number of the most prestigious inns on this planet, created a refined design that honors the Cayman Islands' historical past and pure magnificence. The resort is awash in shades of blues and greens impressed by the water and luxurious foliage on the island, accented with elegant neutrals, textured components, and polished wooden. The design blends basic British West Indies type with trendy Cayman art work and wealthy textures. 

The visitor rooms and suites boast custom-designed wall coverings and furnishings, and each room has a non-public balcony. The wealthy, textured wooden furnishings and décor components nod to the island's colonial previous, whereas textured wall coverings, akin to sea-shell patterns, evoke Grand Cayman's pure magnificence. 

Inside of a bed room suite at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman Credit score: Rhian Campbell/Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman

Along with renovating the visitor rooms and suites, Champalimaud fully redid lots of the public areas. The interiors of the Silver Palm Lounge, a sizzling spot for sundowners and nightcaps — and late-night dancing — are model new. The Lounge highlights a number of the Caribbean's greatest merchandise, together with hand-rolled cigars and uncommon rums. The resort is often known as a spectacular wedding ceremony venue, and the ballrooms have been renovated in elegant shades of off-white.

We're already looking forward to subsequent yr's Cayman Cookout, an annual occasion bringing prime culinary expertise to the resort, in Jan. 2023, however we received't be capable to wait that lengthy to take a look at the beautiful renovation.