Glittering greeny-blue seascapes framing a spectrum of sandy beaches; from snow-white to strawberry blonde, lined with luxurious resorts and bleached by endless sunshine - it sounds like a dream, but in the Cayman Islands it's a reality.
Floating happily between the sister islands, Cayman Brac & Little Cayman is Grand Cayman. The capital George Town, with its colorful boats docked at the postcard-perfect harbour offers a rich blend of cultures while in the West & the East, you'll find a sprinkling of quaint, well-manicured Caymanian houses and fishermen wading in the cool waters.
Here's a quick guide to Grand Cayman.
WHERE TO STAY
The island is jam-packed with luxurious resorts and beach-front villas. If you want to be at the heart of where everything is happening, choose to stay on Seven Mile Beach. Close to the Camana Bay shops, restaurants and bars as well as a bunch of brilliant eateries along West Bay Road, if you want the ease of walking to find dinner and drinks this is the spot.
Go off-the-beaten-path a little way out east to Bodden Town & East End and you'll get a taste of the authentic Caribbean. You'll hear the pounding of dominoes slamming on wooden tables as the locals cool off in the beach cabanas. Follow your nose to the closest fish fry and you'll experience Caymanian cooking and be hooked.
WHAT TO DO
Kiss a stingray at the Sandbar (Stingray City)
See the starfish at Starfish Point & grab dinner at Cayman Kai / Rum Point
Have a Cayman lemonade and watch the sunset on Seven Mile Beach
Shop 'til you drop at Camana Bay
Rent a car and explore the districts, West Bay, Bodden Town, East End, George Town.
Spend the day bronzing on one of the gorgeous beaches
Take a flight over to the sister islands, go diving and chill out.
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Watch a game of dominoes and mingle with the locals in Bodden Town/ East End
Eat your way around the island, check out This is Cayman for videos & recommended restaurants ( Logic channel 36)
Check out some local art at one of the galleries
Explore the Crystal Caves and the Mastic Trail