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Grand Cayman Beaches

Grand Cayman Activities:
Golf, scuba diving, swimming, sailing, tennis.

Grand Cayman Beaches:
Grand Cayman beaches are truly spectacular. Grand Cayman beaches are easily accessible from most villa rentals while some villas are directly located on Grand Cayman beaches. The soft sands and crystal clear water that define Grand Cayman beaches are almost unequalled throughout the Caribbean. Grand Cayman beaches rank amongst the top from Anguilla to Virgin Gorda. Take the time to stroll down the seemingly endless Seven Mile Beach (most famous of Grand Cayman beaches) or if you are adventurous find a secluded Grand Cayman beach on Little Cayman or Cayman Brac while off on a boating trip. Grand Cayman beaches are a getaway on their own, the villa is only icing on the cake! Some of the more notable Grand Cayman beaches include:

Seven Mile Beach:
Perhaps the most famous of Grand Cayman beaches. Seven Mile Beach offers excellent swimming, snorkeling and is a wonderful beach to walk and job. A variety of water sports are available on this Grand Cayman beach as well.

Old Man Bay:
Great Grand Cayman beach for beachcombers and shell collectors.

Rum Point:
A lovely shady Grand Cayman beach with a great, causal restaurant and bar. The Grand Cayman beaches in the Cayman Kai area and Rum Point offer lovely sandy beaches with good close in snorkeling. A fair amount of what they euphemistically refer to as “turtle grass” seaweed is evident in patches of the waters in this area.

Smith Cove:
Idyllic Grand Cayman beach for lovers and snorkelers

Grand Cayman Attractions:

Atlantis Submarine:
Seats approximately 46 persons and goes down to around 100 feet to permit visitors a glimpse of the vivid undersea world. For the really adventurous, there is another submarine that takes guests down 800 feet.

Blow Holes:
The result of water in undersea caverns being compressed by incoming waves. The waves create pressure that propels the water straight up into the sky. Dramatic photo opportunities.

Hell:
“Hell” is an area of eerie limestone formations that are more than 1.5 million years old. They are said to resemble the charred remains of hell fire. Admission is free.

Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park:
A 60-acre wilderness preserve.

Stingray City:
One of the world’s most popular dive sites, it is located just inside the reef in the North Sound. Dozens of big rays, made tame from years of feeding by fisherman and divers, swarm around scuba divers and snorkelers in only 12-15 feet of water. Many dive and boat operators offer day trips.

Tortuga Rum Store:
Enjoy a free sample of their world rum cake between 10: AM & 4:00 PM weekdays. Orders are accepted for those that want to bring home a cake as well.

Turtle Farm:
The Cayman Turtle Farm is the only one of its type in the world. IT offers unique photographic opportunities and a self-guided tour, which details the facility’s conservation and breeding methods. There are over 12,000 green turtles ranging in size from two-ounce hatchings to 400-pound breeders.

Grand Cayman Climate:
Warm & sunny with temperatures between 75 F and 90 F year round. During the winter, the nights are slightly cooler and so it might be a good idea to bring a cotton sweater.

Grand Cayman Festivals:

Pirates Week:
The end of October is National Pirates Week with festivities including fireworks, parades through George Town costume contests, music, street dances, food festivals and sporting celebration. Many activities geared to children are offered during this festival.

Grand Cayman General Information-Government & Standard Of Living:
Grand Cayman enjoys a high standard of living and, therefore, does not have the same widespread third world poverty, which is so common on so many of the other islands. As a British Colony, Grand Cayman enjoys a stable government and economy.

Grand Cayman Hiking:
While the island is basically flat, some hiking opportunities exist on Grand Cayman…Guided nature walks are available at the National Trust’s Mastic Trail which is a rugged 2 mile hike through pristine woodlands and mangrove swamps.

Grand Cayman Natural Perils:
Malden Plum
Lady Hair Plant
Machineel tree-the leaves and apple like fruit are poisonous to touch and should be avoided-do not seek cover from rain under a machineel tree.

Grand Cayman Sports:
Boating, Golf, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Sports Fishing, Diving, Parasailing, Sailing, Tennis, Kayaking and Windsurfing are all available on the island.

Grand Cayman Tennis:
The majority of the large hotels and resorts on the island have tennis courts that may be booked even if you are not a guest. The Cayman Kai area has two courts available to guests at villa in that area. You must bring your own rackets and balls and the fee is US $25 per hour.

Grand Cayman Time Zone:
Grand Cayman falls in the Atlantic Time zone, which is one hour ahead of US Standard time. The island does not observe daylight savings time.

Grand Cayman Topography:
Grand Cayman is a relatively flat island. There are no rivers, lakes or mountains on the island and no part of the island rises more than 60 ft. above sea level. Despite their flatness, the islands actually sit upon an ancient mountain known as the Cayman Ridge that is surrounded by sheer walls that plummet to the bottom of the Cayman Trench nearly 30,000 feet deep in some places. The landscape is studded with cactus, dry brush and sandy areas with a few Australian pines.

Grand Cayman Tourist Board Contact Information:
USA/New York Office: 212.682.5582
USA/Los Angeles Office: 213.738.1968

Grand Cayman Water:
The water on the island is pure and safe to drink from the tap.

Grand Cayman Villa Rentals

A bit of Britain in the tropics…world class scuba diving and snorkeling…exceptional brilliant white sandy beaches…excellent dining…an excellent choice for families and for those seeking an island that feels a bit more like the United States. The Cayman Islands are a British Crown colony that includes Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. Located just 480 miles south of Miami, Grand Cayman boasts permanent political and economic stability and provides a safe and relaxing atmosphere. The tranquil islands are home to some of the friendliest people in the Caribbean whose courteous and civil manners are renowned and most befitting their British heritage. Grand Cayman is a small treasure offering elegance, warmth and the charm of tradition. Strictly imposed standards keep every inch of the island sparkling clean and extremely safe. Indeed, the streets are free of peddlers of any kind as law prohibits it.

Grand Cayman Island villa rentals offer unusual island splendor in conjunction with a strong tourist infrastructure. Many of the finest villas on Grand Cayman Island are beachfront Grand Cayman villas. Most Grand Cayman villa rentals are centered around Cayman Kai - approximately 35 minutes drive from Georgetown. There are Grand Cayman villas located on 7-mile beach including: Villa Positano, Sea Spray, and Coral Reef.

Grand Cayman villas are especially great for honeymooners as many of the smaller Cayman villa rentals are great values. Many Grand Cayman rentals feature great access to the beautiful Caribbean Sea. Cayman Islands villa rentals also afford guests the opportunity to visit the famous Sting Ray City. Grand Cayman is known for world class diving, a feature that has not gone unnoticed by Grand Cayman villa rental clients. Many of these Cayman Island diving excursions are arranged through boat operators, as such; fishing trips are also easily accessible to Grand Cayman villa rental clients.

For more information regarding Grand Cayman villa rentals, please visit the "Island Information" section of the Grand Cayman destination page. There you will find information concerning rental cars, transfers, restaurants, sights and activities.