The diversity found in the Cayman Islands, where the sight
of business executives carrying laptops, scuba divers
walking around with fins and goggles and English gentlemen
awaiting the horse race results is common, has transformed
these isles into a favorite tourist destination in the
Caribbean.
This haven for both bankers and marine explorers has spectacular
beaches. The most popular is the Seven Mile Beach, a long
strip of white sand and crystal blue water along the West
Bay, located in Grand Cayman.
There are other less crowded beaches in the northeast
coast of Grand Cayman. Its warm climate all year round,
coral reefs and current-free waters make these islands
the best place in the Caribbean for diving and snorkeling.
Most of the spectacular marine wildlife can be found in
West Bay and North Sound mouth. Adventure lovers can take
a voyage on board the Atlantis Deep Explorer and go down
a thousand feet to marvel at the surreal underwater panorama.
Those seeking more direct contact with the sea and its
inhabitants visit Stingray City, where they can feed and
swim amongst the enormous stingrays in the middle of the
Caribbean Sea. However, tours to Stingray City do not
allow fishing.
There is also fun out of the water, with carnivals like
Batabano during Easter week and festivals like Pirate
Week in October.
The Cayman Islands experience its high season during the
winter. While summer is best known as hurricane season,
the chances of being affected by one are very slim. Risks
set aside, this time of the year is the most inexpensive,
something to keep in mind if you can't afford a luxury
holiday budget. It's possible to make it with $100 USD
a day (local currency is the Cayman Dollar).
For those who decide to go:
Visa: Canadian and U.S. citizens are not required to have
a visa or passport, just proof of citizenship. Travelers
from the European Community, Israel and Japan are required
to show a passport, but not a visa. All other countries
need a visa.
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