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Holidays in the Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands are located in the Caribbean Sea about halfway between Cuba and Honduras. The islands were first colonised by the British in the 18 th and 19 th Centuries.

There are three islands; Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, and various uninhabited islets. The islands are surrounded by coral reefs and a coral wall. There is a regular air service between the three islands but no regular boat service. It is possible to charter a boat to move between the islands.

Summer lasts from May to October and is warm, with temperatures routinely reaching 29 °C. Summer is the rainy season, but the rain comes in short heavy showers rather than lengthy downpours. Winter (November through to April) is still fairly warm, with an average daily high of 24 °C

Cayman Islands Facts At A Glance

Area: 262 square km.

Climate: Tropical with warm, rainy summers (May to October) and cool, relatively dry winters (November to April)

Terrain: low-lying limestone base surrounded by coral reefs

Population: 44.3 Thousand

Languages: English

Currency: Cayman Islands Dollar, US Dollar

Time Zone: 5 Hours behind GMT

International Dialling Code: +1 345

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Places to visit

Grand Cayman is the largest of the three islands. The island is small enough (45km long and about 6km wide) to get about by bicycle, though car, motorcycle and scooter hire is plentiful and driving is a pleasant experience. Taxis are also plentiful and there is a minibus service which can be erratic.

The capital of the Cayman Islands, George Town, is located on Grand Cayman. George Town is a very modern city with air-conditioned hotels and high-rise buildings. It is an important commercial centre – the fifth largest in the world. Many of George Town’s offices would not look out of place in London or New York, yet the town retains a characteristically Caribbean character. The port at George Town caters to large numbers of cruise ship passengers and has excellent shopping facilities.

There are several resorts along Seven-Mile Beach. Here and in George Town itself the culture is very British. Farther afield things become more noticeably Caribbean, but many British values prevail. Politeness is respected, and it is important to dress appropriately. Bathing costumes are fine for the beach (though going topless or nude is not), but inland visitors are expected to dress properly.

This is not to say that the Caymans are inhabited by strait-laced and dour killjoys. During the annual Pirate Week (just after Easter) on Cayman Brac the locals don eyepatches and parrots and engage in joyous mayhem to the accompaniment of fireworks and music. No less riotous is Batabano, a festival weekend held around Easter on Grand Cayman.

Cayman Brac, measuring 16km by 2km, lies about 150km northeast of Grand Cayman. It is a very relaxing and tranquil place with beautiful scenery and spectacular wildlife including rare parrots. While much of the island is wilderness, there are some settlements and resorts. The bluff that gives the island its name (‘Brac’ is a Gaelic word) is popular with cavers who explore the caves where according to legend pirates hid their loot. Nobody ever finds treasure, though.

Little Cayman is only very slightly smaller than Cayman Brac, but is very sparsely populated. The island is mainly famous for the wall at Bloody Bay, which drops straight down for a kilometre and a half. Jackson’s Point is also popular as a dive location. Little Cayman is small and low-lying with many swampy areas. It has a nature reserve with a large population of red-footed boobies and frigate birds.

Things to do

Diving is very popular in the Cayman Islands, which are world-famous for wall diving on the spectacular coral formations off the coast. The sea around the islands is full of wildlife including rays, parrotfish and turtles. If you want to get up close and personal with the local wildlife, you can go snorkling with rays at Stingray City is a popular activity.

On land there is also plenty of wildlife to see. Each of the islands has nature reserves where many species of birds make their homes. The National Trust publishes walking tour guides fore the George Town and Central Bay West areas. The botanic park features an impressive array of orchids and other local plants as well as iguanas. There is an education trail through the park which you can take in at your own pace.

The National Museum in George Town is housed in a 19 th-Century building and is dedicated to the history and culture of the islands as well as the local flora and fauna. Or if you prefer, while you’re in the paradise-like Caymans, you could always visit Hell. Hell is located in the northwest of Grand Cayman. The monstrous formations of black rock in the area are said to look like Hell. There is an intriguing souvenir shop/post office (painted bright red of course). Not far from Hell is the Cayman Turtle Farm.

If you go at the right time of year (June) you can compete in the annual fishing tournament, which has large cash prizes on offer. In April, there is a large arts festival showcasing local talent.