Health tourism already ruined one of the most beautiful spots on Grand Cayman.
Before medical tourism
http://img.geocaching.com/cache/33463e60-f25e-4117-b48a-bf094a370321.jpghttp://www.grandcaymansunrise.com/images/blowhole.jpgAfter medical tourism, this scenic spot now has a 4 lane road, and whose land side of the road now includes a 2nd hospital that GC does NOT need (30 minutes from the main town), and plans for apartment buildings.
https://www.healthcitycaymanislands.com/patient-visitor/international/medical-travel/I had not visited GC in a few years (preferring to spend time on the small, mostly undeveloped sister island, Cayman Brac). But I visited last year and was so astonished, I cried..and of course, forgot to take pictures.
And this development is mostly not for the little guys. GC already has the highest standard of living of any Caribbean nation..and most locals were vehemently against it (just like they are against the new hotel St James Point). This type of development was purely a monetary land grab to line the pockets of developers and politicians.
After seeing this destruction, I am likely never to return to Grand Cayman..which is why, last year, I visited the USVI (St John) for the first time and loved it. And, wanting even less development than Cruz Bay, I am now planning a trip to the BVIs (Virgin Gorda, I hope)...to get away from this development.
Please think twice about rooting for development that can bring a vast influx of resources to islands already struggling with basic infrastructure....Because direct flights from any major US city could be the beginning of ruination...where what you love most about your island will be gobbled up forever. And our beloved, mostly unspoiled islands, turn into something akin to a mini Fort Lauderdale (at least for me, they have).
