Cayman Islands Vacations

Overview

The Cayman Islands are located in the Western Caribbean Sea. The islands are a British overseas territory and made up of several different islands including Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, and Cayman Brac. The Cayman Islands were spotted by Christopher Columbus on May 11, 1503 during his final voyage to the New World. The island was given its name by Sir Francis Drake when he visited this island in 1568. The word "Cayman" is taken from the Neo-Taino nation's term for alligator. The best time to visit the islands is between December and April.

Activities & Attractions

Cayman Islands offer plenty of incredible activities to keep the visitors occupied. Some of the most popular attractions are water-based activities that include diving, snorkeling, water skiing, fishing, diving, and swimming. The adventure lovers may go for hiking, biking, and bungee jumping. Apart from these, you can also participate in the special activities and events that are regularly organized.

George Town and Seven Mile Beach are popular tourist attractions at the Grand Cayman Island. Shopaholics will be thrilled by the great shopping opportunities available here.

The dramatic limestone formations, known as the Bluff, at the Cayman Brac will not fail to impress you. These formations rise from the flatlands to a height of about 140ft. The National Trust Parrot Reserve is a home and nesting ground for the endangered emerald green native parrot species.

Lodging

In Cayman Islands, there are many options for lodging to suit everyone's needs and budget. The majority of visitors to the Cayman Islands usually choose to stay in one of the many luxury resorts that are available on the islands. These resorts are not that expensive and yet they give you a taste of luxury. However, budget hotels, motels, and bed and breakfast inns will provide you with a really inexpensive accommodation. Turtle Nest Inn, Discovery Point Club, Reef Resort, and Grand Cayman Beach Suites are some of the recommended places for stay on the Cayman Islands.

Transportation

Many of the resort areas are designed in such a way that most places of interest are easily accessible. In fact, you can walk to most of the sightseeing places. However, there are some really affordable rental car, scooter, and bicycle rental options for people who wish to have a little more freedom.