The island's largest resort offers the most options for fun-seekers. The two-story hotel has modern facilities and brightly colored rooms, which received a complete refurbishment in 2008 (flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations, curved shower rods). They overlook either the pool area or the ocean (the latter are quieter, especially the 300 block, farthest from the occasionally raucous Beach Nuts Bar). A full-service spa offers massages utilizing 100% organic marine-based ingredients, as well as hair and nail treatments. The Mermaid Boutique is the island's most upscale shop. Meals, which have greatly improved under Executive Chef Anthony Pizzarello, are generally served buffet style. Diving packages represent excellent value. The resort is gradually upgrading various areas and experimenting with ecofriendly practices such as using green-approved organic chemicals. But island warmth remains: it's family-run by Brackers, the children of beloved Linton "Mr. T" Tibbetts, an inspiring self-made millionaire who passionately believes in preserving Caymanian heritage. Pros: extensive facilities; fun crowd. Cons: less-intimate feel than other island resorts; occasionally rowdy crowd.
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