If relaxing on a beach and sipping cocktails sounds like the perfect job, you might want to start updating your resume.
The Cayman Islands is hiring a brand-new “Chief Relaxation Officer” to spend 14 nights floating in the water, eating, reading, enjoying the sunset, or exploring, the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism shared with Travel + Leisure. The only requirements are that travelers sleep for at least eight hours per day (plus naps), dine with locals to learn their tried-and-true relaxation rituals, and hit the water daily.
“We’ve all mastered the art of being busy. It’s time to master the art of slowing down,” Rosa Harris, the director of tourism for the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism, said in a statement shared with T+L. “Here in the Cayman Islands, slowing down isn’t an indulgence, it’s a part of our culture. This promotion is our way of bringing that antidote to travelers who need it most. And yes, if you’re the type who shows up to vacation with a color-coded itinerary, this assignment was made for you.”
The lucky hire will split their time between The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa and the boutique farm inn Le Soleil D’or. The tourism department will provide roundtrip airfare to Grand Cayman, as well as all ground and inter-island transportation. The job recipient will also receive a daily stipend for meals and any experiences they want to explore.
The new role is only available to residents of the United States who are 21 and older with a valid passport. To apply, travelers must share their worst vacation story online by Feb. 17. Applications will then be reviewed by the islands’ Board of Relaxation.
The Cayman Islands are made up of three different islands: Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman. And with a tropical climate and year-round temperatures hovering between the mid-70s and high 80s, there’s never really a bad time to visit.
Grand Cayman, which was picked as one of T+L’s 50 best places to travel in 2026, is also easy to get to with direct flights available from several major U.S. cities, including Miami, New York, Los Angeles, Denver, and more.
The island chain is home to more than 200 restaurants, ranging from fine dining to fish shacks by the ocean, along with plenty of opportunities to enjoy white sand beaches, world-class golfing, and more. And for those who want to lean into relaxation, the islands offer a host of wellness-focused activities from sunrise yoga on the beach to scenic nature walks.
