The Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands in the Caribbean attracts tourists, beach enthusiasts, and divers from all over the world with its endless pristine white beaches and spectacular dive spots. The wealthiest and most influential people also flock to the islands because of its highly advanced and favourable banking system that values privacy, confidentiality and absolute security. Through its perfect combination of majestic natural wonders and secure financial system, the Cayman Islands is nothing less than a piece of paradise on earth.

Cayman Islands: Location

The Cayman Islands is a British Overseas territory in the Caribbean composed of three islands: Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. It is situated in the Western Caribbean, 480 miles south of Miami, 150 miles south of Cuba, and 180 miles west of Jamaica. It has an area measuring 100 square miles dotted with numerous tourist attractions, resorts, hotels, banking institutions and diving sites. Read on for a closer look at the three amazing islands that compose Cayman.

Grand Cayman

Grand Cayman is the largest among the three islands of Cayman with George Town as its capital. The island features various shopping hubs and financial institutions. It also has curiously shaped high-lying reefs called “ironshores,” which are limestone fringes carrying numerous marine fossils. The highest elevation among the ironshores is estimated at 24 meters above sea level.

Grand Cayman’s economy is highly dependent on its tourism sector, which thrives because of the island’s wonderful natural features and the plethora of resorts and other businesses that cater to tourists. The most popular accommodations in the island are offered by resorts such as Westin Casuarina Resort Spa, Grand Marriott Beach Resort, Grand Cayman Beach Suites (formerly Hyatt), Comfort Suites, Sunshine Suites Resort, Ramada Grand Caymanian Resort, The Reef Resort, Treasure Island and Cobalt Coast Resort and Suites.

Among the almost infinite number of places to visit in Grand Cayman, one stands out as a huge favourite among travellers. Stingray City in Grand Cayman allows snorkelers and divers to interact, touch and feed tame stingrays. Guides typically lead tourists to sandbars located in very shallow waters that serve as natural habitats for the rays. Tourists may feed the rays with squid while the rays playfully swim around them or kiss their fingers.

Another tourism hotspot in the island is Grand Cayman Hell, located in the West Bay district. Hell is a huge black limestone formation that resembles how the underworld might look like. Residents in the area promote tourism by emphasizing the likeness of the place to the fiery depths of hell.

Cayman Brac

Known for its huge caves, beautiful beaches and diverse marine life, Cayman Brac spans 12 miles in length. It is filled with tourist attractions and options for accommodations near its white sand beaches. Cayman Brac is more peaceful than Grand Cayman since it only has 1,400 residents called “Brackers.”

Not too many people lounge on the quiet beaches or walk the streets of Cayman Brac. Tourists who want a more relaxing experience of the Caribbean go to the island to engage in activities like bird-watching or diving. The island also has lush gardens filled with the most beautiful species of flowers and plants you will ever see. Most of the residents live in wooden seaside cottages usually seen on the northern part of the island.

Some options for accommodations include: Brac Caribbean Beach Resort, Brac Reef Beach Resort and Walton’s Mango Manor. For travellers who want a taste of Bracker cuisine, the food at Biggie’s and Captain’s Table is impeccable. There are also numerous choices for watersports in Cayman Brac that would realize any adventurer’s dream.

Little Cayman

Little Cayman is the smallest island in Cayman with a mostly flat landscape that only peaks at a height of 40 feet. The island is so tranquil because only about 150 people live there. There are only about eight to ten households consisting of natives, while others are long-term residents who came from the United States.

While Little Cayman only measures 16 kilometers in length, it still has much to offer to tourists who love to get away from the hustle and bustle of cities. The wide variety of bird species in the island attracts bird watchers from all over the world, while its stunning beaches and amazing reefs constantly overwhelm beach enthusiasts and divers. Little Cayman is the perfect place to reunite with nature and enjoy a peaceful and blissful vacation.
 
Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman are equally fascinating and unforgettable in their own way. Indeed, the Cayman Islands is the perfect place to turn your dream Caribbean vacation into reality. With endless places to visit, sites to see and things to do, this place will fill you with awe at every turn.

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