The Cayman Islands are a British overseas territory that encompasses three islands in the Western Caribbean Sea. These islands are gorgeous and safely offer every experience you’re looking for in the Caribbean.
The three mains islands are:
- Grand Cayman
- Cayman Brac
- Little Cayman
Grand Cayman is the largest island. Known for its beach resorts, and scuba diving and snorkeling sites.
The official language is English and the population is only 52,737.
The Cayman Islands are about 150 miles from Cuba and about 480 miles from Miami, Florida.
Grand Cayman is the biggest and its two sister islands are only a 45 minute plane ride away. Tourism is the islands’ main industry.
The Cayman Islands offers large areas of preserved natural beauty on land and underwater.
The weather is beautifully balmy year-round, except during the overly humid months of July and August. Caribbean hurricane season is from June through November.
The Cayman Islands offer a beautiful spot for honeymooners, tropical revelers, and divers. You’ll find a slow pace of life and inviting villages when you’re not in the water.
There are also popular spots like black limestone fields, hiking trails, lighthouses, and museums.
The islands are made up of large, coral heads, and are home to several exotic birds, fish, and land animals. This includes the Cayman Parrot which is only found on these islands.
In The Caymans, you can swim beside stingrays and many other amazing sea creatures. You can also explore underwater shipwrecks.
Many business professionals travel to the Cayman Islands because of the location. It is one of the world’s leading offshore financial centers. The Caymans have close to 600 banks and trusts; although only a few are recognizable as such with lobbies, tellers, and ATMs.