Kimpton Seafire: Couples Trip to Grand Cayman using Points!

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In this episode, we're diving into the details of our kid-free trip to the Grand Cayman Islands, focusing on our stay at the Kimpton Seafire Resort. We'll share how we booked the trip using points and miles, how much we saved, and our plans to bring our kids back here (that's how much we loved it!)

Every year we try to do at least one kid-free getaway, which we always plan around my birthday. This year, we chose the Grand Cayman Islands, and it was one of the best trips we've ever had.

The Grand Cayman Islands are stunning. It's a must-visit destination if you haven't been there yet. This time, our experience was even better because we stayed at the Kimpton Seafire Resort, which was maybe the nicest hotel we've ever stayed at. It is truly a 5 star / 5 diamond hotel. 

Booking our stay at the Kimpton Seafire was made possible using points. About a year ago, I signed up for the IHG Premier Rewards card during an elevated offer period and earned 180,000 points. With the IHG card, you get the fourth night free when booking with points. So, our four-night stay required 210,000 points. We had 185,000 points already, so we bought the remaining points needed, taking advantage of an 80% bonus promotion. This cost us $161.

It's important to note that IHG resorts, like the Kimpton Seafire, charge a resort fee even on points bookings. At $80 a day, our total resort fee was $320, bringing our out-of-pocket expense to $480 for a stay that would have cost over $5,000 in cash.

The resort fee at the Kimpton Seafire covers a lot, including non-motorized beach activities like paddleboarding and kayaking. The amenities were fantastic, from the beautiful beach to the daily happy hour with free wine. We also enjoyed frozen treats like sugared grapes and popsicles while lounging on the beach.

Our room was an ocean view king, which was breathtaking. The view was amazing from the moment we walked in. Although we hoped for an upgrade, we were still very pleased with our room.

For meals, the resort has several restaurants, including two fine dining options, Ave and Ave Sita. We enjoyed our breakfasts and dinners at Ave, with its fantastic food. The pool bar and beachfront bar, Coccoloba, offered delicious casual dining.

One day, we took a boat trip to Starfish Point and then to a bioluminescence bay, where the water glows when agitated. It was an incredible experience, despite a few jellyfish stings.

The staff at the Kimpton Seafire were exceptional, making us feel like VIPs. They greeted us by name, acknowledged my birthday with special treats, and provided impeccable service throughout our stay.

Despite a minor hiccup with the fire alarm going off twice during our stay, the hotel handled it wel