The Pool at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman

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"Despite its glam romantic trappings, the resort is family-friendly, offering movie screenings poolside and stargazing with astronomers, and incorporating Caymanian culture into the estimable kids' club activities"

"All rooms have new modern overhead fans  A climate-controlled walkway called The Gallery—with walls of tropical art and frosted window glass—carries you over the road and cars below, and deposits you by the oceanside pool, grounds, and beach cabanas"

"Along with the exceptional Jean-Michel Cousteau's Ambassadors of the Environment kids' program, the resort offers Starfish Cay, a water zone with a zero-entry splash pool and water slides for small children"

"It’s a bit on the gaudy side but despite this, it’s undeniably a great place to stay, with two stunning pools, a beautiful stretch of beach, a spa, a private nine-hole golf course and more, including a delicious breakfast buffet"

"For the relaxation-minded, the property provides two outdoor pools (one beachfront, and the other a quieter, adult-only option close to the lagoon) and whirlpools"

"Retire to a private teak cabana or cool off in one of two pools"

"A luxury resort on Grand Cayman’s Seven Mile Beach, with multiple restaurants including a fine dining offering from celebrity chef Eric Ripert, lavish poolscape, spa by La Prairie and golf course set on 144 acres of beachfront paradise"