Tourist Attractions in the Cayman Islands

Grand Cayman is the largest of the Cayman Islands, and the capital city of George Town is a high-energy destination for shopping, dining and entertainment. You'll find tourist attractions scattered around the parks and trails of the island. Whether you choose adventure excursions or a sightseeing tour, you can explore several interesting tourist attractions in the Grand Cayman Islands. Cayman Turtle Farm The green sea turtle is one of the world's endangered species, and visitors to the Grand Cayman Islands can see them at the Cayman Turtle Farm on Boatswain's Beach. The turtle farm features dozens of turtles ranging in...

Cayman Islands part 2

When to visit the Cayman Islands? The best time to visit is when the hotel rates drop, which is between May and July. The islands are warm year-round with average highs holding steady in the 80s. January and February are the coolest months with lows in the high 60s. The rainy season is from May through about November — though showers usually only last for a few hours at a time. The islands' location in the western part of the Caribbean shields them from being hit too hard by hurricanes. How to get around The best way to get around the...

The Cayman Islands

Ahhh... the Cayman Islands, a financial centre with beautiful beaches. I was made to understand that the name derived from a reptile called caiman. A caiman is an alligatorid crocodilian belonging to the subfamily Caimaninae, one of two primary lineages within Alligatoridae, the other being alligators. I will spare you the scientific lingo. Do you know that the name of the Porsche Cayman car is not derived from Cayman Islands but from the same reptile? Cayman is an alternative spelling of caiman. The Cayman Islands, a British Overseas Territory, encompasses 3 islands in the western Caribbean Sea. Grand Cayman, the...