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A Journey Through The Grand Cayman Islands
he Cayman Islands, made that the sun is HOT. The islands
famous for their incredible are cooled by the prevailing
diving, white sandy trade winds but don’t let this
beaches, crystal clear waters and fool you, take the sun in small
year round Caribbean sunshine, doses and always wear lots of
are made up of 3 different sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
islands. Grand Cayman, Cayman Given the beautiful Cayman
Brac and Little Cayman; a fuse of Islands weather, do be aware that
Caribbean allure and American it does occasionally rain there!
efficiency made complete with an You might want an umbrella just
inescapable charm from the in case. The rainy season starts
friendly locals who will welcome in May and ends in October with
you anytime. Although very small, the 2 rainiest months being May
the total landmass of the 3 and October. March and April are
islands is just 100 square miles, usually the driest.
the grand Cayman Islands offers
you the best of all worlds. One of the things that you will
experience on the Cayman islands,
Cayman Islands weather is almost is world class dining. With over
perfect year round. The winter 150 places to eat that range from
months, Nov-Apr, the temperature elegant fine dining to budget
ranges from 72-86 degrees during fast food and take out, there is
the day and 64-72 degrees at something for everyone.
night. In the summer months, Traditional Cayman cuisine has a
May-Oct, the temperature during strong Jamaican influence.
the day ranges from 85-90 degrees Traditional dishes feature
and 73-85 degrees by night. Also, seafood cooked in a variety of
most people don’t realize just ways, lobster and conch. Local
how close to the equator that dishes are often served with
these islands lay and that means coconut, plantain, yams, rice and
peas, along with other West you arrive, you will be able to
Indian side dishes. You can also find local informational
find many other alternative magazines, free of charge that
choices that include; Italian, will list all the special events
Mexican, Thai, Chinese, Japanese, and current happenings on the
German and so many others! When islands. The Cayman Islands enjoy
it comes to tipping, keep in mind tax free status which also means
that most hotels add a 5-10% they have duty free status. You
service charge and many will be able to find items such
restaurants add a 10-15% service as fine jewellery, watches,
charge but some don’t. It’s best crystal, perfumes and china that
to check your bill to see if the can be as much as 30% cheaper
service has been added and feel there. One of the best places to
free to reward those who give go shopping is in the capitol of
what you feel is exceptional George Town in Grand Cayman, it
service. is home to one of the nicest
shopping centers in the
Shopping and nightlife; there is Caribbean! The local currency is
certainly no shortage on the the Cayman Islands dollar and it
Grand Cayman islands! You will is equivalent to $1.25 USD. It is
find a wide variety of nightlife a fixed exchange rate and never
and entertainment from lively changes. American currency is
nightclubs, to watching live generally accepted, as well as
international and local bands all major credit cards, and the
perform, to pool halls, lounges CI dollar.
and the theatre. Bars, clubs and
dancehalls close at 3am during There are many options for
the weekdays, midnight on getting around on the Grand
Saturdays and there are no Cayman Islands; taxis, public
nightclubs open on Sundays. When transportation, car rentals to
mopeds and scooters. Upon agencies will insure you if you
arrival, you will find many taxis are under 25. Rentals are readily
that are available from the available from Grand Cayman while
airport and are readily available there are more limited numbers of
from all resorts. You will find them on Little Cayman and Cayman
fixed rates per vehicle or per Brac. Car rentals can be booked
person to all points on the before arriving on Grand Cayman
island. This information is and it is advisable to do so
available from the taxi driver during the winter months. A
and there is also a sign with public bus terminal is located in
current rates posted at the downtown George Town and serves
cruise ship dock in George Town. as a dispatch point to all the
One of the Caribbean’s most districts, service starts at 6am.
extensive fleet of modern rental There are also several mini buses
cars are found here in the that are operated by licensed
Cayman’s. Driving is on the left operators that serve 8 routes.
hand side of the road but you can
find many rentals that feature The Cayman Islands have so much
right hand driving. Visitor’s to offer and possesses
need to obtain temporary driver’s unsurpassed beauty under the sea
licenses from the rental agency due to their protected Marine
but this is easily done by Parks. You can easily see why so
presenting a valid driver’s many people realize their dreams
license from your country and here and love visiting this
being over 21, although not all tropical paradise.
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