Grand Cayman offers no shortage of activities for nature lovers, as this island paradise features botanical gardens, caves, hiking trails, beaches, and plenty of other natural sites and things to do. Among the activities plucked from the natural world in Grand Cayman this March include guided trail tours and a flower show you won’t want to miss. Learn more about these fantastic events as you put the final touches on your Grand Cayman itinerary.

Orchid Show

Grand Cayman plays home to a variety of native orchids or some of the world’s rarest and most sought-after blooms. The Annual Orchid Show on Saturday, March 28th and Sunday, March 29th at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park on Frank Sound Way offers the chance to see 10 of the island’s 28 native orchid species. Four of these flowers are found exclusively on Grand Cayman, making them a rare treat for orchid enthusiasts.

This annual event benefits the Cayman Island Orchid Society and the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park in addition to promoting native orchid conservation. You’ll learn orchid growing techniques and care tips from experienced gardeners, attend educational presentations and sample delicious barbecue from some of the country’s best restaurants and eateries. The event also includes hundreds of stunning orchids on display, many of which are for sale.

It’s $5 KYD to attend the Orchid Show, which goes from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm on both days.

Mastic Trail Guided Tour

If hiking and nature tours rank high on your favorite things to do, you won’t want to miss the Mastic Trail Guided Tour on Thursday, March 12th from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Explore this coveted trail with a member of the National Trust and marvel at Grand Cayman’s incredible flora and fauna. See parrots among other native birds, as well as butterflies, agouti, lizards, frogs, snakes, large hermit crabs, and perhaps a few other members of the island’s wildlife community.

Mastic Trail tours happen every Tuesday and Thursday morning and are $52 KYD for adults. Tours are $30 KYD for children between the ages of 8 and 12. The Mastic Reserve was created in 1992 to protect an old-growth forest in Grand Cayman that has remained virtually untouched. Each guided tour of the 2.3-mile trail takes three hours.

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Live music is a Carribean Island staple, a tradition that’s as essential as ever in Grand Cayman. Learn about some of the coolest live music as well as DJ events happening around Grand Cayman throughout January to make your island getaway in the dead of winter even more magical. With so many recurring events to select from, your itinerary will fill up fast and you may want to extend your visit!

Live Music From Hi Tide At Deckers

Stop by Deckers on West Bay Road any Thursday throughout January for an authentic Carribean music experience. The musical duo known as Hi Tide perform at this establishment on Thursdays from 7:30pm to 10:30pm, giving your ears a treat they won’t soon forget. Enjoy drinks and snacks to complete your sensory experience. Hi Tide also performs at Deckers the first Friday of the month.

Live DJ At Royal Palms

Enjoy the sounds of some of the island’s best DJs when you visit the Royal Palms on West Bay Road on a Wednesday in January. While it’s not *exactly* a live music event, you’ll still hear some of the island’s best sounds. The event happens every Wednesday on the oceanfront patio from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am. DJs Jonsian and Glenroy preside, with guest DJs also spinning tunes.

Friday On The Patio, Royal Palms

Start your weekend the right way by attending the weekly Friday on the Patio at Royal Palms. DJs start spinning dance-worthy tunes on the venue’s famed patio at 5:00 pm every Friday, with music lasting until 2:00 am. Dance while sipping cocktails on special, or selected wine and beer. Cocktails go for $6, while wine and beer specials get you two drinks for $6. Drink specials last from 5:00pm until 7:00pm.

Live Music Fridays At Kaibo

Listen to the island’s best artists-on-the-rise on Fridays at Kaibo at Water Cay Road. There’s bands, solo artists, and DJs performing at the event every Friday starting at 6:00pm. Live music goes until 8:15pm. January artists include Riaan Smit, Luna Del Mar, Andre Garcia, and Trio. Riaan Smit also performs on the last Friday in January.

Enjoy these and other Grand Cayman events this January as you escape Jack Frost’s icy grip. Make reservations at South Beach Bay Club now to enjoy luxury accommodations at a famed resort.