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Come visit the Cayman Islands!
The Cayman Islands are located 480 miles South of Miami and are a safe, relaxing, and tranquil place to spend a vacation. Cayman is a watersports paradise offering some of the best diving in the world. Beaches are pristine and never crowded. So come relax and enjoy! How to get hereCayman Airways (CAL), American Airlines and NorthWest Airlines, have regular daily flights between Grand Cayman and Miami. British Airways has twice weekly direct flights between Gatwick, London and Grand Cayman. CAL operates flights between Cayman and Tampa, Houston, and Atlanta, and American Airlines flies regularly to Raleigh Durham. A regular inter-island service between Grand Cayman and the sister islands of Cayman Brac and Little Cayman is provided by CAL and Island Air. Air Jamaica and CAL have regular flights between Cayman and Kingston, Jamaica. Air Jamaica also flies between Cayman and Montego Bay, Jamaica. Proof of citizenship and a photo ID are required for U.S. and Canadian visitors: a passport, driver's license, birth certificate together with a return ticket. Passports and return tickets are required for all other visitors. Currency The local currency, the Cayman Islands dollar, is equivalent to US $1.25. American currency is generally accepted as are major credit cards.  Climate
Cayman enjoys tropical marine; warm, rainy summers (May to October) and cool, relatively dry winters (November to April) The average summer temperature is 80 degrees, dropping to 75 degrees in winter. GeographyThe three islands are limestone outcroppings, the tops of a submarine mountain range called the Cayman Ridge, which extends west southwest for the Sierra Maestra range off the southeast part of Cuba to the Misteriosa Bank near Belize. The islands lack rivers or streams because of the porous nature of the limestone rock. It is this lack of runoff which gives the surrounding Caribbean Sea exceptional visibility, often well over 120 ft. Between the Cayman Islands and Jamaica lies the deepest part of the Caribbean, the Cayman Trough, which is over four miles deep. South of Cayman is the Bartlett Deep where depths of over 18,000 ft. have been recorded. All three islands are surrounded by healthy coral reefs which lie at the top of dramatic walls and drop-offs close to shore, creating ideal conditions for diving and sportfishing.  Watersports
Cayman is regarded as a world-class SCUBA diving destination. Wall, wreck, reef and the famous Stingray City diving excursions are conducted daily by over 30 professional diving organizations. Sportfishing is also big in Cayman and the annual Million Dollar Month tournament continues to gain popularity among international anglers. Other watersports include snorkelling, parasailing, board sailing, and skiing. Landsports
Transportation Major car rental agencies and excellent local ones provide cars, jeeps, and buses. A valid driver's licence from your country of origin would be needed to obtain a visitor's driving permit. Ground tour operators and taxis will also take you around on island tours if you prefer not to drive. Also available for rent are bicycles, scooters, and motorbikes. Duty Free ShoppingA number of shops offer the world's best perfumes, watches, jewellry, crystal, and china at duty free prices. |
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Entering The Country 
Golfers can take a swing at the Jack Nicklaus golf course or drive at the 18-hole Championship Links at SafeHaven. If golf is not your thing, why not take in some tennis, squash, or even rugby!. Visitors are welcome at the local health clubs. 2002 has brought a new multi-purpose facility to the island featuring an indoor hockey & skating rink, climbing wall and gym. There are also several spas in the Cayman Islands.