Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine January 2019 | Page 182

EVENTS CAYMAN ISLANDS JANUARY 16 - 20 Cayman Cookout 58,435(2013) 264 sq. kilometers OFFICIAL LANGUAGE CAPITAL CITY A celebration of food and wine hosted by the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman and the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism, this will be an exclusive, interactive weekend of epicurean experiences. www.ritzcarlton.com AVERAGE TEMPERATURE JANUARY 26 POPULATION English CURRENCY Cayman Islands Dollar but the US Dollar is widely accepted (1 US dollar equals 0.82 Cayman Island Dollars) SIZE George Town 300 C / 850 F Taste of Cayman Food & Drink This is one of the largest culinary festivals held in January each year, with a huge collaboration among restaurants, to bring you the best of Cayman’s culinary offerings. www.tasteofcayman.org FEBRUARY Off the Beaten Track 50K Ultra-Marathon This exciting race takes participants through off-road trails, beaches and the back roads of Grand Cayman. www.caymanactive.com MARCH 2 Cayfest 2019 Red Sky at Night Arts Fair Cayfest is an annual celebration showcasing the cultural diversity and artistic talent that exists in the community. Cayfest’s Red Sky at Night event is a night of performances, story telling, art displays, music and food. Photo Credit - Cayman Islands Tourism