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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've been to Barbados and Cayman, so here are my takes:

Cayman pros: beach is beautiful; the island is very safe; amazing snorkeling/diving, and you can find good snorkeling off the beach in many spots; good restaurants and nice condos/hotels.

Cayman cons: a bit bland and feels Americanized; the larger resorts have crowded beachfronts.

Barbados pros: surprisingly excellent restaurants that will please foodies on every level; island is safe and interesting to explore--one side has calm beaches with crystal clear water, while the other is rugged with tide pools and rain forests; it doesn't feel like a place built for Americans to enjoy on vacation.

Barbados cons: the beaches are pretty, but not on the level of classic Caribbean beaches like 7 Mile Beach in Cayman; there is some snorkeling if you'd like to do that, but it's not what attracts people there; it was buggy, but that may be a function of when I was there (June) vs. Cayman (December/March).

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Are you sure you snorkeled in Barbados? There are many, many gorgeous beaches that far surpass Cayman’s 7 mile beach both in beauty and snorkeling. In Barbados, while snorkeling I saw huge eagle rays, tarpon, turtles and lots of different tropical fish. [/quote]

Yes. Cayman is a diving destination for a reason, and I’ve been several times because DH loves scuba diving and planned vacations around it before we had DCs.  If snorkeling is just one thing you’d like to experience on a beach vacation, either island will do. [/quote]

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