Cayman Islands Sophistication Impresses The Telegraph

The Cayman Islands are the best-kept secret of the Caribbean. Celebrities and style icons flock to them on private jets to enjoy their deserted, powder-soft sandy beaches, sparkling clear turquoise sea, gourmet restaurants, lively bars and a little retail therapy.

A girl on holiday still needs a fashion fix and Camana Bay provides the perfect remedy. Stretching 500 acres from the pristine shores of Seven Mile Beach to the harbour overlooking the North Sound, this fashion district offers a mix of international brands and a busy calendar of stylish events including regular catwalk shows.

Sand Angels, the British swimwear boutique, sells a great selection of on-trend beachwear and at NKY you can browse through labels including Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren for the perfect poolside dress. Designs by Diane Von Furstenburg and Herve Leger offer the solution for balmy evening cocktails and waterside dinners under the stars.

Safe in the knowledge that their holiday wardrobe is complete, satisfied shoppers can relax at a number of popular bars and restaurants at Camana Bay – dine alfresco under the stars or simply enjoy a drink at sunset.

Away from the stores, trends sweeping the Cayman Islands include kite surfing, paddle boarding, diving and snorkelling over Grand Cayman’s latest dive site, the wreck of the USS Kittiwake. Later this year, a fashion lover’s dream will come to fruition when the Shoe Museum opens next door to the Cayman Motor Museum.

So whatever you’re purchasing this season, make sure that the understated style and sophistication of the Cayman Islands is on your shopping list.