The Cayman Islands Dives Into Summer: Travel Packages Offer Families Great Deals...

The Cayman Islands Dives Into Summer: Travel Packages Offer Families Great
Deals and Unique Attractions Above and Below the Sea
Cayman Summer Splash 2008

NEW YORK, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Start thinking about your summer vacation
now! The Cayman Islands offers families the ideal getaway where both the young
and young at heart can enjoy a variety of unique activities, crystal clear
waters, and warm, friendly Caymanian hospitality. From June 1 - September 1,
2008 families can escape to the Cayman Islands with this year's Cayman Summer
Splash promotion, where kids fly at a discount, stay free and play all day
thanks to great deals at some of the destination's best attractions.
Kids are defined as children 11 years and younger.
Highlights of the 2008 Cayman Summer Splash promotion include:
-- Air -- Kids fly 25% off with Cayman Airways; one child per paying
adult
from all US gateways
-- Watersports -- Free trip to Stingray City and complimentary trips
aboard
the Atlantis & Sea World Explorer submarines
-- Attractions -- Free admission to Boatswain's Beach, Queen Elizabeth
II Botanic Park and Pedro St. James
-- Accommodations* (hotels and condos) -- Book 5 nights, pay for 4. Kids
stay free in room with adult

Families who use their American Express Card to purchase a 5-night Summer
Splash package will also receive an American Express $100 gift card upon
check-in at their accommodations.
Every summer vacation should include the thrill and adventure of
watersports, and for this there is no better place than the Cayman Islands.
With a variety of water activities including windsurfing, snorkeling, sailing
and diving in the spectacular Caribbean Sea surrounding Cayman, there is
something for every member of the family. For those who prefer to stay out of
the water, but still want to get a taste of Cayman's marine life, Atlantis
Submarines and Sea World Explorer offers an exciting underwater adventure.
Boatswain's Beach, home of the Cayman Turtle Farm, is perfect for any traveler
who wants to get close to the turtles, swim and snorkel with tropical fish,
and peer into a giant predator tank to come nose to nose with sharks and eels.
Another unique component of this year's Summer Splash is the Cayman
Islands Sea School with Diego. Held at Boatswain's Beach and Pedro St.
James from June 6 to August 29, this free afternoon program for kids ages 5-11
gives children (and their parents) a chance to learn about marine life and
Caymanian heritage. At Sea School with Diego kids can participate in
hands-on activities such as arts and crafts projects, interactive
storytelling, treasure hunts and marine ecology lessons.
Savings on fun-filled activities include:
-- 5 days of diving for the price of 4 at Eden Rock Diving Center
-- 50% off second instructional course with Ocean Frontiers; buddies pay
for one 2-tank dive and get the second for free
-- 2 for 1 sunset sail with Red Sail Sports
-- Free trip for child when accompanying a full fare adult at Atlantis
and
Sea World Explorer submarines
-- Free admission for child when accompanying a paying adult at
Boatswain's Beach, Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park and Pedro St.
James
-- Free digital underwater camera rentals with paid 3-hour underwater
photo
class at Cathy Church Photography
-- Free commemorative print of 100th anniversary of Grand Old House
restaurant in 2008 with purchase of meal ($25 value)
-- 2 for 1 resort scuba diving course with Divetech for kids between ages
of 10-18; free scuba equipment rental for kids
-- 10% off a Nautilus snorkel trip and catamaran sail
-- 2 for 1 sunset sail with Tortuga Divers
-- 25% off dive and snorkel gear rentals at Divers Supply
-- 10% off dive and snorkel trips with Don Fosters Dive Shop

Cayman Summer Splash packages can be booked now-August 27, 2008 and are
good for travel from June 1-September 1, 2008. To book your Cayman Islands
vacation, call your travel professional today or go to www.caymanislands.ky.
* Participating accommodations include:
-- The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman
-- Westin Casuarina Resort & Spa
-- Compass Point
-- Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort
-- Grand Cayman Beach Suites
-- Sunshine Suites Resort
-- Court Yard by Marriott
-- The Grandview Condominiums
-- Aqua Bay Club
-- Regal Beach Club Condominiums
-- Sir Turtle Beach Villas (Little Cayman)

Located 480 miles south of Miami in the vibrant tranquility of western
Caribbean, this trio of tiny islands is a premier destination for
discriminating travelers, honeymooners and families. World renowned for its
idyllic beaches and diving spots, and recognized as a sophisticated, diverse
financial center, the Cayman Islands offer spectacular recreational
opportunities along with warm, impeccable service. To learn more about the
Cayman Islands, visit www.caymanislands.ky or www.divecayman.ky or call your
local travel agent.
Valid with participating partners only when sold in conjunction with a
fully prepaid tour. Taxes and gratuities not included. Offer valid on new
bookings 2.1.08 to 8.27.08 for travel 6.1.08 to 9.1.08. Stingray City snorkel
trip has no cash value and is non-transferable. Blackout dates and other
restrictions may apply. Fares apply to economy class roundtrip travel
originating in the U.S. to Grand Cayman, Little Cayman or Cayman Brac and are
not valid for stopovers. One child 2-11 yrs of age per adult passenger will
fly 25% off applicable rate. One infant not occupying a seat per adult
passenger will be permitted free of charge. Cayman Summer Splash offers may
not be combined with any other offers. Government taxes and security charges
not included. Offer is subject to change. Operator reserves the right to
discontinue this promotion at any time without notice.
For more info please contact:
Missy Farren & Associates, Ltd. (212) 528-1691
Agatha Capacchione, acapacchione@mfaltd.com
Silvie Snow-Thomas, ssnow-
thomas@mfaltd.com
SOURCE The Cayman Islands

Agatha Capacchione, acapacchione@mfaltd.com, or Silvie Snow-Thomas,
ssnow-thomas@mfaltd.com, both for Missy Farren & Associates, Ltd.,
+1-212-528-1691