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We are back from our trip, and had SO many questions while we were there with our family on where we stay, places to eat, etc, so we are sharing some of our favorites with you all! We have been going there every summer for 12 years, so we feel like we know the spots pretty well.
Where to stay
There are a lot of places to stay here, and we have only really stayed at the same resort on Seven Mile Beach, which is STUNNING!
Resorts
You can choose to stay at a resort, which is what we recommend, just because you are truly on a vacation!
There are also homes and condos you can rent all along Seven Mile Beach, which is gorgeous! We haven’t personally stayed at any of these, but they look gorgeous! We recommend using sites like VRBO.com .
Where to eat
We could spend hours talking about the food! You all know we like to keep it pretty healthy, and now, with us eating plant based, it can get even more limiting, but we found some great options!
Where we ate
Saltwater Grill: this spot has everything from seafood to steaks! They were super accommodating and made us this veggie plate that was so good!
LeVele Restaurant: we ate here the second night we were there. It is a really cute spot on the water with great Italian food. We suggest sitting outside, and if you are a pizza fan, their pizza is delicious. They also has some vegetarian and vegan options like a stir fry and gnocchi!
We got grilled vegetable plate that was so good!
Agua Restauant: Another night, we ate at this spot, which is at their mall in Camana Bay. We got this really good green salad with a tahini dressing.
They also had a vegetarian menu that had this vegan ceviche with plantain chips that was delicious!
Seven, Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman: we ate here for breakfast every morning.
We also ate at their club lounge for lunch every day, and they had the best salads with dips like hummus, guacamole, and more!
For our birthday, the chefs made us a watermelon carved with our names on it. It was SO incredible!
We also asked for fresh celery juice, and were so happy they made it for us!
Veranda Restaurant, Marriott Grand Cayman: we LOVE going there for their Wednesday night Lobster Night. Highly recommend going!
We got this green salad with veggies and pecans on it to start.
For the lobster night, they have a pre-fixe menu with a salad with mango, papaya, and lobster.
Then, it comes with lobster bisque soup, and of course the lobster tails and vegetables.
Ristorante Pappagallo: this is one of our favorite restaurants! They have the most beautiful birds there you can look at while you are there.
This is also an Italian spot, and they have the best pastas and seafood. We ended up ordering a few of their delicious sides: cauliflower, mushrooms, brussels sprouts, and asparagus. All SO good!
Other places to eat we recommend
Casanova
The Brasserie
Luca
Catch Restaurant
Grand Old House
Lobster Pot
Calypso Grill
Morgans Seafood
Abacus
Blue
What to do
There are a lot of activities to do, but we honestly spend most of our time at the gorgeous beach. The water is perfect and clear, and the sand is white and soft, so there is no comparison!
If you are wanting to do some excursions, we recommend:
Stingray City
Snorkeling
Scuba Diving
Catamaran Sunset Sail
Rum Point
Dolphin Discovery
Shopping in Georgetown
When is the best time to go?
Really, any time of year is great! It is warm there all year long, but summer is typically their rainy season, but it is also less expensive to go during that time. We usually go around June or mid August.
Their high season is in the winter time, so usually around Thanksgiving through the spring!
What is the weather like?
The weather is pretty much warm all year, but between November and April, it is a little cooler than it is during the summer months. It is tropical there, so it can rain in one part of the island, and not other parts. Also, if it does rain, it passes very quickly!
Getting there
We usually fly American Airlines direct from Dallas, but they don’t always offer direct flights all year long. Otherwise, you can fly a lot of other airlines like Southwest.
What we wear
We shared a bunch of our looks below we wore on our trip. Think a lot of swimsuits, cover ups, and cute summery dresses and rompers!
We have been getting so many requests to share some white dresses for bridal showers and events. We rounded up some of our favorite jumpsuits, maxi dresses, and other dresses for you all! Most of these are under $100 and can be worn for other occasions, too!
Some of our favorites this lace dress #1 that is SO affordable and on Amazon. We also love the length and lace on #2.
#7 is a great dress that also comes in so many colors and is on sale right now! #12 is a great jumpsuit and comes in other colors, too!
We are allllll about finding look-for-less options for ourselves and for you all! We had a few requests to share some affordable, every day bags and shoes for spring and summer, so we thought we would share some “save” options for you, and then share some splurge-worthy options as well!
SPLURGE WORTHY PIECES:
Some of the splurge pieces we think are 100% worth it are the Tory Burch Miller Sandals (we have these in 3 colors!!) and they last for years. We think these fit true-to-size. We usually get a size 7 and are a size 6.5-7 normally.
We did find this pair that are almost identical and only $35!
Our other splurge-worthy purchase is this Gucci Soho Disco Bag. We wear ours pretty much every day. The tan color matches everything in your closet, and it actually holds more than you’d think!
If you want this style bag, but don’t want to spend that much, we found this option for only $30!
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Happy Friday and weekend! We are so excited to share today’s post with you all for several reasons! One, this maxi dress from White House Black Market actually fits the perfect length (YAY!), AND, we are sharing some tips on eating healthier on a budget!
Before we get into the tips, we wanted to talk about this great spring/summer look! This maxi dress we are so pumped about because it comes in petite sizing, so it fits us PERFECTLY! We are wearing size xxs petite in this one for reference.
We love the print for this time of year because it has a tropical/aztec vibe, and a great slit on the sides, so it is revealing enough, but also conservative enough for any age!
This print is so flattering, and really elongates the body! Yes to all of that!!
Since we got such a GREAT response to our stories of what we ate on Wednesday, we wanted to share some tips on how you can live healthier on a budget, even if it is just a few things you change up! We know eating healthier can be overwhelming (and expensive), but it doesn’t have to be!
BUY FRESH FRUITS AND VEGGIES WHOLE VS PRECUT:
Seems annoying to not have it pre-cut or prepped, but it saves money! If you are short on time, it may be easier, though.
We love having TONS of fruits and veggies on hand to snack on and on-the-go.
WHOLE GRAINS AND BEANS ARE A GREAT BUY:
Whole grains, like brown rice and oats, are less expensive per serving than most processed cereals (and much healthier!). You can use oats for so many things like cereal, homemade granola, baking, and more!
BRING YOUR OWN LUNCH:
When we worked our corporate jobs, we always would bring our own lunch with us. Not only did we save money, but we knew exactly what was in our food!
CHECK FOR COUPONS/DEALS:
You don’t have to be a coupon clipper, but there are great sites and apps that you can use to track deals on your favorite groceries. Also stores like Thrive Market, Lucky Vitamin, Amazon, and Iherb are great places to order stuff online!
BUY FROZEN VEGGIES/FRUITS OR FREEZE YOUR OWN:
Usually buying frozen foods can be more expensive, but if you’re looking for something that usually goes to waste in your house, or expires quickly, this is a great option! You can also buy the foods fresh, and then freeze them on your own!
BUY GENERIC BRAND:
We do this all of the time! As long as the ingredients are the same, who needs name brand?!
STOCK UP ON SALE:
Another great way to save! If your favorite foods or supplements go on sale, buy a bunch and store for later!
BUY IN BULK:
We are Sam’s Club and Costco queens! We buy almost all of our groceries there each week and they actually have a ton of organic options!
MAKE YOUR OWN DRESSINGS AND SAUCES:
Again, this is about convenience, so if you don’t want to make time to make your own, that is totally fine. If you do have time, or want to, making your own dressings and sauces saves so much money, and you know what is actually going into it!
ORGANIZE YOUR FOOD AND PANTRY SO YOU DON’T WASTE ANYTHING:
We love being organized, and more important than it looking “nice”, you can actually see what you have, and what you don’t, so you don’t waste money on stuff you already have in your kitchen, or risk it going bad!
COOK AT HOME AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE:
Of course, when you cook at home, you save SO much money! You don’t have to be a gourmet chef and whip up crazy meals. Even if it is just a salad, or something easy, you’re saving so much. Also, you can control your portions and what is going in your dishes.
Meal prepping is a great way to prep for the week, too!
DON’T SHOP WHEN HUNGRY:
We have all done this before! Shopping while you’re hungry can lead to impulsive buying, and wanting everything in the store! If you’re hungry, have a snack before you head out.