Rum Point & Beyond: Your Ultimate Guide to Cayman’s North Side
Rum Point, on Grand Cayman’s north coast, underwent a complete makeover in 2022–2023, trading its former low-key shell for a polished resort hub without losing the shallow, glassy water that defines the North Sound. The beach’s name traces back to rum barrels that washed ashore from a floundering ship — a fitting origin for a spot where the Mudslide cocktail was created in the 1970s when a guest ordered a White Russian and a bartender substituted Bailey’s Irish Cream for cream. This guide covers how to reach the North Side, what the revamped Rum Point offers, and which nearby