The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman

The Caribbean's Most Iconic Food Event Is a Beachfront Festivity With Celebrity Chefs

"Perched on 144 acres right on Seven Mile Beach, the 369-room, five-star Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman serves as the luxury host for the Cayman Cookout and features the resort restaurant Blue (with Eric Ripert as host). The property offers beachfront access and resort activities that let guests mingle with visiting chefs—think pickleball and petanqué alongside culinary stars or organized outings like a lionfish cull with José Andrés—and Marc Langevin, the general manager, emphasizes the island’s enchanting atmosphere as part of the resort’s appeal." - Rachel Chang Rachel Chang Rachel Chang is a travel and pop culture journalist who contributes to Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines