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Grand Cayman Islands History

Cayman Islands history does not have the economic past of many of its Caribbean neighbors. Wars and slavery do not play a large part in the Cayman Islands history, though in that sense the history of the Cayman Islands is different and interesting as another path of development in colonial history. While the Cayman Islands do not have grandiose stories of revolution and conquest they do have a fascinating past.

There are three Cayman Islands, all of which lay rather socially dormant through most of their history. The first European involvement with the Cayman Islands history came though in the early sixteenth century when Columbus named the islands ‘Las Tortugas’ for the turtles of around the Cayman Islands. The Cayman Islands began to see and influx of people after the Treaty of Madrid handed the Islands to the British. The Cayman Islands then saw an migration of Europeans, Africans, and Colonials. Cayman Islands name, from caymanas (a local crocodile species), came into being while under the British rule. The trade of the Cayman Islands was a world without rules for much of its past. Pirates regularly used the islands many coves and beaches as jumping off points for successful raids. The history of the Cayman Islands can still be seen on the ocean floor today while enjoying Cayman scuba diving.

The modern era for Cayman Islands history is one of civility and British rule. A heavily sea based economy, the Cayman Islands have only now begun to have prosperity through the vibrant tourist industry, though banking has been a mainstay through Cayman Islands history and has played a central role in the Cayman’s development. The population of the three Cayman Islands combined is approximately 40,000 and the most common nationalities are Canadian, British, Australian and recently Jamaican.

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.