Introducing Grand Cayman
Grand Cayman is home to most of the Cayman Islands' residents. The island measures 78 square miles (200 square km) and is not only home to the seven-mile-beach but also has attractions such as fantastic scuba diving and snorkelling. The island's capital is George Town, a maze of lovely historical streets bordering beautiful beaches. Thousands of visitors are dropped off by cruise liners every day but they rarely have time to escape the confines of the city to enjoy the real Grand Cayman, which is left for those visiting for longer holidays; an unspoiled paradise.
Holidays in Grand Cayman
Holidays to Grand Cayman usually encompass a relaxed blend of sunbathing water sports and spending lazy days around the islands if you can bear to tear yourself away from the glorious beaches. The bulk of tourist related facilities are located around the Seven Mile Beach area where there are plenty of good hotel complexes of varying price brackets so there is a style and option for everyone's tastes and budgets. There is a lot of wildlife to discover during your holidays in Grand Cayman, including many types of Stingray and Blue Iguanas (a very rare indigenous), all excluding the latter can be seen and touched in the Turtle farm or the Stingray City. George Town also has some excellent facilities, restaurants and hotels to make a tourist's stay very comfortable.
Flights to Grand Cayman
Flights to Grand Cayman are very frequent however a connecting flight is required in the USA. This extends the flight distance to almost 5 thousand miles (8 thousand km) A long-haul flight this distance takes around twelve to thirteen hours and the first leg is usually with a transatlantic airline such as Delta, American Airlines or British Airways.
History & Culture of Grand Cayman
George Town is a colonial city which, aside from it's commercial centre of 500 banks and offshore investment companies, has an unspoiled historical charm lingering in it's architecture. Grand Cayman is a very conservative place, people are relaxed but with high standards for the resorts, there are no big vibrant casinos or nightclubs break the peace and nudity on beaches is frowned upon. The attractions created by nature are all that are needed to entice the crowds, coral reefs, clear blue waters and soft sandy beaches give optimum relaxation. The only modern activity is the extensive water sports market where tourists can try anything imaginable on the water!
