Cayman Islands Department of Tourism,
Cayman Islands
6 Arlington Street, London SW1A 1RE
T: 020 7491 7771, E:
info-uk@caymanislands.ky, W:
www.caymanislands.co.uk
View from the front line
“Grand Cayman is less traditional
than most islands and geared
with an emphasis on comfort
and relaxation, marine life and
nature preservation. I found it
ideal for my clients who wanted a
high standard of accommodation
and lovely beaches like Seven
Mile Beach. There is also good
shopping for local handicrafts
and duty free.
Although hit by hurricane
Ivan in 2004, the Cayman
Islands have been refurbished
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– Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac Little Cayman (population creature, at up to 1.5 Seven Mile Beach – fabulous;
and Little Cayman – are renowned only 100) akin to a ‘Robinson metres long, stops people Hell – got to be done!; Little
for dazzling white beaches and Crusoe’ island. in their tracks with its blue skin and Cayman – a step back in time,
a diversity of experiences, from Whether one’s preference is to scarlet eyes. wonderful; Papagallo – horse
ultimate indulgence to breathtaking laze in the sun or to be rather more Despite being the most riding on the beach, scary;
adventure both above ground and active, the Cayman Islands holds endangered iguanas in the world, and Stingray City – a unique
under the sea. the answer to an idyllic Caribbean the Cayman Islands National Trust opportunity. Visiting Little
With average temperatures of experience, be it relaxing in a Captive Breeding Programme Cayman or Cayman Brac is also
27°C and a gentle pace of life, the hammock sipping a local ‘mudslide’ ensures that any visit to the Queen a must.”
Cayman Islands are clean, safe, cocktail; exploring a spectacular Elizabeth II Botanic Park promises Cathie O'Dea, Travel Counsellors,
friendly and have something to underwater kingdom where visibility a face-to-face encounter amongst London
delight everyone. can be more than 100ft; naming one the Park’s colourful indigenous flora
The islands are located 480 of the unique Blue Iguanas; playing and fauna. After a long day at leisure
a round of golf at one of the islands At the newly opened Boatswains Cayman-style, dining out at one
Size: Three islands – Grand Cayman
three golf courses; or enjoying high Beach, wildlife enthusiasts will of many restaurants promises to
is 76 square miles; Cayman Brac is
14 square miles; Little Cayman is 10
(and low) adventure, travelling discover more about the resident please all tastes. Island cuisine
square miles 1000ft up in a helicopter and 100ft turtles after which Christopher ranges from traditional Caymanian
Currency: Caymanian dollar
down in the Atlantis Submarine. Columbus originally named the fare such as conch and locally
If love is in the air, the Cayman islands 'Las Tortugas’ upon his made rum cake, to international
Dialling code from the UK: 00 1 345
Islands make the perfect wedding discovery in 1503. This marine flavours including Italian, Indian
Population: 45,000
or honeymoon setting. theme park incorporates the Turtle and Japanese.
Main city: George Town Renowned as being one of the Farm and now offers visitors the There is a range of
Local time: GMT -5
world’s top diving destinations, chance to swim with turtles in the accommodation to match, from
it is the spectacular underwater Saltwater Snorkel Lagoon, along five-star luxury on Grand Cayman,
Language: English
visibility, colourful protected with a Predator Tank, an Aviary and to ecologically designed bungalows
reefs and abundance of tropical an Iguana Sanctuary. right on the beach on Little Cayman.
fish life that astounds divers and When on the Islands, it is possible
snorkellers of all levels. Visitors to learn more about their rich
cannot help but be amazed at history through a new map detailing
Stingray City, located on the North the Cayman Islands’ historic and
Sound of Grand Cayman. This natural attractions. Try soaking
unique experience enables you up the sun on Grand
to touch and interact with these Cayman’s Seven Mile
beautiful creatures in the wild. Beach or enjoying
For experienced divers, the drop- the seclusion
offs, shore diving and shipwreck of the Sister
diving are rated as some of the Islands - a
finest in the world. relaxing
Visitors to the Cayman Islands experience.
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