See what the experts are saying about Cayman Islands. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
In the Cayman Islands you can hike through untouched woodland, pay a visit to colorful reefs and fish on a scuba-diving or snorkeling trip, or plunk yourself down on the white sands with a frosted drink in hand. You can rent a little, isolate... Continue reading »
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Frommer's favorite experiences
"Petting" the Stingrays: Called the "world's best 4m (13-ft.) dive site," Stingray City lies in Grand Cayman's North Sound. Adventuresome snorkelers and divers can swim among, pet, and feed 30 to 50 graceful, "tame" Atlantic Southern stingray... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
The Cracked Conch, Grand Cayman (tel. 345/945-5217) is a longtime favorite and is better than ever in its post-Hurricane Ivan reincarnation, having vastly improved its seafood and international cuisine. Of course, conch is the specialty but y... Continue reading »
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Best hotel bets
The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman (tel. 800/241-3333; www.ritzcarlton.com). At long last, and after many delays, Grand Cayman has a Ritz-Carlton worthy of its plush name. Lining both sides of a boulevard along Seven Mile Beach, it is Europe in t... Continue reading »
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The best beaches
Seven Mile Beach: Did we already mention that Caribbean beaches don't get much better than Seven Mile Beach on Grand Cayman? The powdery sands here are litter- and souvenir hawker-free, and are set against a backdrop of resorts, beach bars, r... Continue reading »
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The best places to get away from it all
Cobalt Coast Resort and Suites, Grand Cayman (tel. 888/946-5656; www.cobaltcoast.com or www.divetech.com), is the best resort for divers on Grand Cayman (it's great for nondivers as well). Opening onto Boatswains Bay, in the residential commu... Continue reading »
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The best romantic hotels & resorts
The Westin Casuarina Resort & Spa, Grand Cayman (tel. 800/503-7800 Honeymoon Concierge or 800/WESTIN-1; www.westincasuarina.com) on Seven Mile Beach, with its landscaped grounds and romantic suites, offers one of the best honeymoon packages o... Continue reading »
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The best snorkeling
Several of the beaches and dive sites around the Cayman Islands also happen to be great spots for snorkeling. Below is a list of our favorites, including sites not listed elsewhere in this guide. The Wreck of the Cali: Wreck sites aren't j... Continue reading »
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The best scuba diving
The Cayman Islands are an ideal destination for scuba divers of all experience and skill levels. We've listed our favorite dive sites below, but as the Caymans are surrounded by corals reefs, the options are nearly boundless. Throughout this... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
First things first -- just what, and where, are the Cayman Islands? A British Overseas Territory, the three islands that compose the Cayman archipelago are part of the geographic entity known as the Cayman Ridge, which extends westward from C... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
Area Codes -- The area code for all of the Cayman Islands is 345. Business Hours -- Normally, banks are open Monday through Thursday from 9am to 2:30pm and Friday from 9am to 1pm and 2:30 to 4:30pm. Most shops are open Monday to Saturday f... Continue reading »
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Visitor information
Before you go, check out the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism website (www.caymanislands.ky), an extensive search engine designed to help you find information about accommodations, dining, shopping, watersports, and other travel services.... Continue reading »
