I know I've seen prior threads about this -- but can't find at the moment. We are going to G.C. for first time and of course I've read a lot about how expensive it is to eat there.
If I want to pack a suitcase that will be checked -- are there any restrictions about what I can put in there?
Any hints, suggestions or point me to a prior post?
I don't usually don't pack foods, but I had heard G.C. was expensive too (for everything), so for our trip there, I made the exception and packed an entire carry on suitcase of food items. I didn't bring any veggies, meat or fruits and I know their are restrictions on those items.
Things I did bring were: coffee, cookies, pringles chips, candy, pretzels, microwave popcorn, peanut butter, almonds, cashews, cheeze its, crackers, a box of spaghetti, taco shells, taco seasoning, crystal lite packets, chex snack mix, Ziploc bags, salt&pepper, etc....
I actually fit quite a bit, I had multiples of each item. It was mostly all our our snacks for the week and a few items to prepare a couple of dinners in. When we got there we bought our own liquor/wine and additional items for the meals we would be eating in. We still ate out for a few times for dinner, a couple of lunches and a couple of breakfasts but, we'd rather spend our money on excursions or souvenirs that eating every meal out. Then when your vacation has ended you can use the empty suitcase for souvenirs on the way home!
Another post had said it was only 10-15% more for groceries, but that might only be true for certain states or countries, you have to take that into consideration. I knew ahead of time from asking ?'s to others that live in the same state or area I live in so I had an idea what to expect. Groceries were 50% more than what I pay at home and liquor even more than double!
Have fun, Grand Cayman was one of our favorite family trips, loved it there!
