Known worldwide for their great beaches and fantastic dive sites, the Cayman Islands are a great Caribbean destination for beach holidays, diving or fishing. In addition to superb white sand beaches, clear water and coral reefs, the Cayman Islands are home to distinctively Caribbean culture, historic sites, art galleries, bird sanctuaries and rainforests, as well as offer excellent hotels and restaurants.
Sunny Cayman Islands are a group of three Caribbean islands - Grand Cayman, Little Cayman and Cayman Brac – that is located south from Cuba and northwest from Jamaica. The largest island, Grand Cayman has most of the population and tourist facilities, but the other two islands are also important diving and beach vacation destinations. The islands have no direct taxation, which makes them very popular for offshore banking and business. There are more registered businesses than people on Cayman Islands. The islands are a popular tourism destination and receive over 2 million foreign visitors annually, most of which are cruise ship visitors.
George Town, The islands' small capital offers areas for shopping on Cayman Islands, an old fort and a Maritime Treasure Museum, as well as the National Museum and the National Gallery of Cayman Islands that hosts exhibitions of local and international artists. A carnival called Batabano is held here around Easter. Grand Cayman Island is home to many historic sites such as Pedro St. James Castle built in 1780, a large turtle farm at Boatswain's Beach, and a famous attraction of Stingray City where you can swim with free stingrays. Mastic Trail is a hiking trail through Grand Cayman’s forested interior. Here you can also admire volcanic black rock formations in a place called Hell. Grand Cayman hosts a 18-hole golf course that is the place to play golf on Cayman Islands.
Little Cayman is a premier diving location with over 50 dive sites, beaches, kayaking and a nature reserve that is popular among birdwatchers. Cayman Brac also offers plenty of dive sites, as well as several caves, rock climbing possibilities, a lighthouse, a nature trail, a parrot reserve and museums.
Sunny Cayman Islands are a group of three Caribbean islands - Grand Cayman, Little Cayman and Cayman Brac – that is located south from Cuba and northwest from Jamaica. The largest island, Grand Cayman has most of the population and tourist facilities, but the other two islands are also important diving and beach vacation destinations. The islands have no direct taxation, which makes them very popular for offshore banking and business. There are more registered businesses than people on Cayman Islands. The islands are a popular tourism destination and receive over 2 million foreign visitors annually, most of which are cruise ship visitors.
Sights and activities on Cayman Islands: from diving to golf
Cayman Islands offer plenty of things to do and see. Because of the pristine coral reefs and clear waters, diving in Cayman Islands is especially great, and the islands are regarded one of the world’s best diving destinations. There are plenty of dive sites on all three islands to explore, as well as several sites for snorkeling and swimming with stingrays and sea turtles. You can also find excellent sandy beaches on Cayman Islands, including the world-famous Seven Mile Beach on Grand Cayman that is regarded one of the world’s finest beaches. Sports fishing in Cayman Islands is a popular activity.George Town, The islands' small capital offers areas for shopping on Cayman Islands, an old fort and a Maritime Treasure Museum, as well as the National Museum and the National Gallery of Cayman Islands that hosts exhibitions of local and international artists. A carnival called Batabano is held here around Easter. Grand Cayman Island is home to many historic sites such as Pedro St. James Castle built in 1780, a large turtle farm at Boatswain's Beach, and a famous attraction of Stingray City where you can swim with free stingrays. Mastic Trail is a hiking trail through Grand Cayman’s forested interior. Here you can also admire volcanic black rock formations in a place called Hell. Grand Cayman hosts a 18-hole golf course that is the place to play golf on Cayman Islands.
Little Cayman is a premier diving location with over 50 dive sites, beaches, kayaking and a nature reserve that is popular among birdwatchers. Cayman Brac also offers plenty of dive sites, as well as several caves, rock climbing possibilities, a lighthouse, a nature trail, a parrot reserve and museums.
Cayman Islands travel information and practical tips
Cayman Islands enjoy a tropical marine climate with warm temperatures around the year. There is a rainy season in the Caymans from May to October with occasional hurricanes from June to November, and a cooler dry season from November to April that is the peak season for tourism on Cayman Islands.
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Traveling to Cayman Islands is usually done by air or on board one of the cruise ships that visit George Town, the capital of the Caymans. The international airport on Grand Cayman receives direct flights to Cayman Islands from many cities in the USA, as well as from Canada, UK and Jamaica. The smaller islands also have airports with mainly domestic flights from Grand Cayman.
Getting around. The island of Grand Cayman offers minibuses for public transport, but scooter, bicycle or car rental is a good choice to move around on the island. On the smaller islands it is the only form of transport. Taxis are available in George Town as well as in resort areas of Grand Cayman. There is also a local ferry on Grand Cayman and local boats can carry passengers between the islands.
Good quality services. Plenty of seaside condos and hotels on Cayman Islands are available, as well as good-quality restaurants on Cayman Islands, some with five-star menus. Majority of the few nightlife options on the islands can be found on Grand Cayman. The Caymans are a safe vacation destination with a very low crime rate, where English is spoken by everyone.
