Where to stay: For right in the action, The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, A bonus for booking with The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman is that you automatically get access to the final party, which is only for package holders. This year the festival will be celebrating its 15 years and its promise to be big, from bigger food demotion to a Backyard Concert with the Goo Goo Dolls.
The festival also includes beachside BBQs and gala dinners hosted by celebrity chefs. The festival takes place in January and features cooking demonstrations, wine seminars, and tastings hosted by world-renowned chefs and sommeliers.
The Cayman Cookout is a four-day culinary extravaganza hosted by the Ritz-Carlton in Grand Cayman.