We just returned from another stay (one of several) at the Southern Cross Club on Little Cayman, Cayman Islands, BWI and their reputation for understated elegance remains intact. My husband and I started going there several years ago for the peace and quiet found only on Little Cayman. From the moment you exit the plane at the airport/firestation/post office and are met by Peter, the owner of SCC, Chris or Cate the managers or another of the friendly staff, you have just become the most important guest they have. Shoes come off and stay off until it's time to return to the real world, bicycles are available should you want to tour the island and kyacks are waiting on the beach for someone to jump into for a trip to Owen Island for some snorkeling or picnic.

For scuba divers it's world class diving at Bloody Bay Wall, Jackson Bight, Mixing Bowl or any number of other equally great dive sites. The Divemasters/instructors are amoung the best in the world. Whether you like deep wall dives, reef dives or any combination there is something for every skill level and preference. Should you arrive at SCC uncertified, try a Discover Scuba course in their pool or take a Resort Course or full certification course from one of their great instructors.

We have been to SCC several times and, like most places, people come and go, but hopefully, the same great staff will stay for many years to come. Chris, Mark, Mike and Ryan cater to your every diving wish. Cate, Jen, Terry, Renita, Ron and many others working behind the scens make the operation appear seemless...a smile on every face and 100% effort on every detail large or small.

My husband and I return to SCC each year, meeting up with a group of our friends from across the US. There is something about Little Cayman and Souther Cross Club that keeps us coming back year after year and that's the personal friendships we have made there, the excellent service, world class food, world class diving and of course the Southern Cross itself which you can see if you get up in the middle of the night and venture outside your room for a peek at the stars.

Much more could be written about SCC but my advice is to give it a try....if you're like us you won't ever want to leave.

Pat and Rich Brennan,
Downers Grove, Illinois

My husband and I had a wonderful visit at the Southern Cross Club on Little Cayman. This was not our first visit, and we were again impressed with the ambiance of this small intimate resort. The staff is courteous and willing to accommodate each individual request. The meals were unbelievable. At lunch each day, a staff member offers the dinner menu so you make your choices for the evening.

We had a romantic cocktail sunset cruise in the turquoise lagoon on Valentine's Day, followed by an elegant dinner at tables on the pristine beach lit by candlelight.

Dinner on the dock was another memorable event with music, bar, and a wonderful buffet. Folks from around the Island came for the festivities.

The diving is spectacular on both sides of the Island, but the 3 fathom wall on the North Side is incredible. Visibility is endless and the sea life abundant. The brand new dive boat takes a small group of guests with 3 divemasters on board. Very comfortable and gorgeous diving.

Having visited Little Cayman over the years we are familiar with the other accommodations on the island. There is no other resort that compares to the Club's location, accommodations, staff and service. It's what keeps us coming back.

Just the best! My daughter was certified to dive here. It was a fabulous experience for all of us. Kayaking was fun. Bird watching was fabulous. We biked across the island to go snorkeling. The staff was really, really great. I can not think of one way to improve it.

This Hotel is Paradise. We stayed for 4 days and wished we could stay longer. There are 12 units, 24 guests and 25 staff to keep you happy. The woman next door to us was a crisis minister. This was her 14th visit to the club. There are no keys to the rooms. It's like being in a large family. No one wears shoes. Dress code is more formal than a bathing suit at dinner. I spent a lot of time in a hammock. You can go for hours without seeing anyone but a Great Blue Heron. The food is excellent. The staff is wonderful. The other guests are lovely. We will go back every year. This place is perfect for privacy. It made Grand Cayman seem like Miami Beach. Debra and Seth Chwast.