Honeymoon on Grand Cayman In June?
We recently booked our honeymoon at the Grand Cayman Mariott Beach Resort. (Our family donated the Mariott Rewards Points) We have been worried about the risk of hurricaines, as well as summer weather. Also does anyone know if there would be things not offered in June as it is considered an off season. Also- I have been to several websites looking for the exchange rate from USD to Cayman Dollars. I have gotten various rates. Can someone who has been there recent or lives there help. Also, is there anything that we must take with us- as I am sure there are some things easy to find in the US that might be difficult to find there. Thanks so much.
Daff73 has given you a pretty good answer although I don’t know about the beach in Rum Point being better… it is good but that’s a matter of preference really. It’s shallow for a farther distance out than Seven Mile Beach and can be a lot of fun for a group or a couple and gives the feeling of being somewhere secluded.
You’re going to be in a good spot. The quality of the beach at the Marriott B.R. is great. Go to the beach at night, just the two of you. They stack the lounge chairs after dark so grab one and move it a few feet to a darkened section of the beach for some seaside smootching– if you’re brave, skirt + imagination. 
Across the street you have Coconut Joe’s, a pretty good American/Island style restaurant/bar. There’s also Aqua Beach restaurant and lounge, with Next Level night club in the adjoining building, Triple Crown English pub (good curry Monday nights and not bad otherwise,) Cimboco restaurant (good food + atmosphere) in the Marquis complex, all right there across the street. Oh, and also if you want to rent a car, right across the street from the hotel next to Coconut Joe’s is a second Andy’s rent a car (the first being at the airport). I recommend Andy’s in general, because they tend to be slightly cheaper than the others, esp. the ones by the airport.
Don’t worry about hurricanes too much. If there is one it more than likely will be small in June. If it’s heading toward the island it will normally be coming from the direction of Jamaica and Jamaica’s mountains will knock it down to just mostly rain or miss Cayman completely. The bigger hurricanes, if they form at all, are almost always in Sept. (Ivan 2004, Gilbert 1988.) Don’t listen to anyone, esp. someone who Sounds like they know what they’re talking about, saying the island is damaged from Hurricane Ivan; the island has recovered for a while now and is better than ever.
If you need it, (i.e. if you are of a complexion that burns,) bring good quality, waterproof SPF30 and avoid prolonged time in the sun between 10-2pm. I find that Coppertone continuous spray works well. Bring two bottles if you’re coming for a week; remember to pack them, not not put them in your carry-on. Bring any prescriptions, eyeglasses if necessary, (condoms if you use them. They will have some at certain stores, but the exact type you want may not be available or may seem expensive, or not available on Sundays.) Most stores are closed on Sundays.
You should explore the island and don’t worry too much about getting lost in a bad part of town or anything. There’s almost no such thing. Go to the Turtle Farm and Stingray City. Go to Hell. (Hey, it’s a place, not a slam!) Rent masks, snorkles and fins and go snorkling off of Eden Rock near town. Go during calm weather, no later than 4:30pm for max. viewing/ light effect. Wear a light t-shirt if your back may get burned.
The exchange rate for US cash to CI cash is us$1.25 = ci$1.00. This is a fixed rate and doesn’t fluctuate. It’s the same for credit cards.
Hope you two have a great trip! I’ll add more if you need it, just edit your question accordingly.
EDIT
I think Caicos Turkey is talking about U.S. cheques to C.I. or bank only transactions. It will be us$1.25 = ci$1.00 for you. No, you probably can’t cash a personal cheque from the States to save a few cents, nice try though!
There won’t be anything that spectacular for the Queen’s B-day. Just a little parade, which could be fun if you happen to be on island for the June 18th holiday Monday, but don’t change your schedule for it or anything. The two really good celebrations are Batabano in early May, or Pirates Week now in early to mid Nov.
