Cayman Islands Travel
Cayman Islands Overview
The Cayman Islands are an island group in the Caribbean Sea, ninety miles south of Cuba. The islands have a tropical marine climate with warm and rainy summers from May to October and cool, relatively dry winters from November to April.
Cayman Islands Main Attractions
Cayman Islands have spectacular coasts and great places to stay by the beach. Grand Cayman, shaped like a giant claw pinching the North Sound, is the largest of the three islands in the Cayman Islands, and largest city and capital of the island. Grand Cayman's Seven Mile beach, on the west coast north of George Town, is one of the finest beaches in the world. With this standard most of the beaches on Cayman aspire to become the best in the world.
Cayman Islands Turtle Farm, the number one land based attraction in the Cayman Islands. Visit the Cayman Turtle Farm for a unique and interactive experience. There is always something new to do or see, and the ever changing population of turtles is a great source of entertainment for children and families alike.
Cayman Islands Activities
Cayman Islands most famous excursion is to Stingray City where boatloads of tourists debark at nearby Stingray Sandbar and squeal nervously while adjusting to the presence of large rays which they can feed and pet while snorkeling in waist-deep water. Once fed, the rays will placidly let you do just about anything to them, including being lifted up to pose for photos while jetting water out of their mouths.
Cayman Islands Accommodation & Dining
Accommodations are ample but tend to be relatively expensive, even on the two smaller islands. There are several luxury resorts with all amenities, as well as other less expensive options. Cayman is not known for all inclusive resorts, but there are two smaller Caribbean style properties that do offer this option. Many influences can be seen in Cayman cuisine. Local specialties such as fish, turtle and conch are delicious and may be less expensive as they don't need to be imported. With more than 150 restaurants, unwinding with a good meal in the Cayman Islands can include chic five-star dining as well as a more casual venue under the stars, or even a themed event.
Cayman Islands Shopping & Nightlife
Alcohol is very expensive on the islands, even from the liquor stores. You can expect to pay approximately twice as much in the liquor stores as you would at stores in the United States; however it is still the cheapest way to purchase alcohol. Most shopping is in George Town and Seven Mile Beach on Grand Cayman. Caymanite is the Cayman Islands' own semi-precious stone. Black Coral is often used in jewelry here. Rum cake from Tortuga Rum Company is very popular with visitors to Grand Cayman.
Getting To & Around the Cayman Islands
Reaching Cayman cannot be a problem for tourists and visitors can travel by air or sea. Owen Roberts International Airport near George Town on Grand Cayman is the main airport of the islands. It is served by a number of international airlines, flying to destinations in the Caribbean, North and Central America, and Europe. George Town on Grand Cayman is a popular port for cruise ships.
