Luxury Villas In Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands consist of three islands located in the blue waters of the Western Caribbean, 150 miles south of Cuba and west of Jamaica. Grand Cayman it the largest, 22 miles long and 8 miles wide at its widest point, and it is the most successfully developed, with charming Caymanians enjoying one of the highest standards of living in the West Indies, their main industries being tourism and offshore banking. The Cayman Islands are located about 20 degrees north of the Equator resulting in wonderful year - round temperatures, with the coolest month in being February, with the warmest month is July. The Cayman Islands are located just 480 miles south of Miami and Grand Cayman is the largest of the three islands. The Cayman Islands are a UK Overseas Territory and there are a large number of expatriates who live and work on here, plus The Cayman Islands are 5th in the world for offshore finance. The tourism and development industry is very successful and Caymanians enjoy the highest standard of living in the Caribbean region.
Getting to the islands couldn't be easier with various airlines offering daily flights from the USA and Canada, while British Airways flies in four times a week from London Heathrow. Inter - island services operated by Cayman Airways. Grand Cayman is the home of George Town, the capital city, which boasts some of the finest cuisine and shopping in the Caribbean. Whether you want to explore a sunken wreck, dance the night away, or simply go sightseeing, Grand Cayman is the place to start. One of the many attractions of Grand Cayman is Seven Mile Beach, a long stretch of white sand rated one of the most beautiful beaches in the entire Caribbean. The islands have quite an American feel, it can be expensive, and there is a selection international standard accommodation, more than 100 restaurants, fast - food outlets and small snack bars offering visitors a range from elegant fine dining to budget fast food and great water - sports, particularly diving.
Little Cayman and Cayman Brac are much quieter and have some excellent scuba diving. Grand Cayman stands 90 miles away from Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, which are separated by only 5 miles. Cayman Brac is the next largest island, 12 miles long and 1 mile at its widest spot. Cayman Brac has the highest point in all of the Islands with the impressive "Bluff" that rises 140 feet out of the sea. The smallest island is appropriately named, Little Cayman, only 10 square miles of land.
Local Tourist Office : http://www.caymanislands.co.uk/
Things to see and do: Grand Cayman :
Butterfly Farm www.thebutterflyfarm.com
Pedro St James Historic Site - www.pedrostjames.ky
Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park - www.botanic-park.ky
Cayman Islands National Museum www.museum.ky
The National Trust for the Cayman Islands - www.caymannationaltrust.org
Boatswains Beach Marine Adventure Park www.boatswainsbeach.ky
Stingray City and Sandbar various operators offer trips to
Britannia Golf Club (9 hole course) - www.britanniagolfclub.com
David Johnson, professional at the Britannia can be reached directly on 926 8811 or through the Pro Shop at 745 4653 or at djjohnson@hyatt.com
Blue Tip Golf Course at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman (9 hole) www.ritzcarlton.com/resorts/grand_cayman/golf (Residents only)
Cayman Golf Centre (Indoor Golf Simulators) www.caymangolfcentre.com
Atlantis Submarine www.atlantisadventures.com
Cayman Kayaks www.caymankayaks.com
Black Pearl Skate and Surf Park www.blackpearl.ky
Hell area of natural limestone coral with a post office nice stop off point
Cayman Islands Craft Market email: craftmarket@candw.ky
National Gallery Call: 001 345 945 8111
East End Blowholes where sea water squirts through the coral in huge jets
Horseback Riding
Coral Stone Stables email: cstones@candw.ky
The Equestrian Centre
Honey Suckle Trail Rides email: twoodenhorsepower@hotmail.com
Pampered Ponies Ltd www.ponies.ky
Rum Point a beautiful beach and dock area with hammocks in the trees
Cayman Islands Yacht Club www.caymanislandsyachtclub.com
Ecoventures Ltd mangrove tours and other eco trips www.ecoventures.ky
Explore Cayman www.explore-cayman.com
Silver Thatch Excursions www.earthfoot.org/places/ky001.htm
Cayman Islands Helicopters www.caymanislandshelicopters.com
Cayman Hog Riders (Guided Motorcycle Tours by Harley Davidson) www.caymanhogriders.com
Parasailing www.bwbcayman.com
Fishing - there are many operators but see www.baysidewatersports.com
Jolly Roger reconstruction pirate galleon www.jollyrogercayman.com
Thriller Cayman super fast speed boat www.thrillercayman.ky
Wheels PediCab Service (Rickshaws) Tel: 001 345 947 2222 / www.CaymanPediCab.com.
Cayman Helicopters - www.caymanislandshelicopters.com
Cayman Brac:
Diving - visit new wreck 330 ft. M/V Captain Keith Tibbetts, a Russian built Cuban naval frigate which was sunk off the island's northwest coast in September 1996.
Cayman Brac Museum at Stake Bay
Dramatic caves - Rebecca's Cave, Peter's Cave and Skull Cave
Nature trails - bird watching
Bone fishing and deeper offshore game fishing
Little Cayman:
Diving - on the famous Bloody Bay wall and Jackson Point
Bloody Bay Marine Park is one of the legendary dive sites: the sheer coral wall begins at 20 ft. and plunges to 6000 ft. Colourful coral gardens, wavering sea plumes and exotic tropical fish thrive among more than 50 unique dive sites
Fishing - bonefish, small tarpon in South Hole Sound lagoon, challenge anglers the 15 - acre Tarpon Pond is always filled with small, but feisty, game fish
Useful Information:
Currency -US Dollars is widely used and accepted
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Luxury Villas In Cayman Islands
| | Caribbean Club |  | These stunning 3 and 4 bedroom beachfront apartments at the Caribbean Club, Grand Cayman are luxuriously appointed and located on the beautiful pristine white sands of the famous Seven Mile Beach. |  Luxury Apartment | 3 - 4 Bedrooms | Sleeps 6 |
| | Coral Reef |  | Coral Reef Villa is a spacious 5 bedroom beachfront villa in Grand Cayman, situated directly on the pristine white sands of the famous Seven Mile Beach. |  Private Villa | 5 Bedrooms | Sleeps 10 |
| | Crescent Point |  | Crescent Point in the Cayman Islands is a well positioned resort on Grand Cayman, situated at the southern end of Seven Mile Beach and offers spacious 3 bedroom apartments all within easy walking distance of restaurants, beach bars, water-sport shops and entertainment. |  Villa Community | 3 Bedrooms | Sleeps 6 |
| | Grand Cayman Beach Suites |  | The 53 spacious Grand Cayman Beach Suites offer 1 and 2 bedroom accommodation on Seven Mile Beach - an ideal location only a few steps away from the white sands and crystal clear Caribbean waters and a short walk to the shops, restaurants, bars etc which are plentiful. |  Hotel & Apartments | 1 - 2 Bedrooms | Sleeps 6 |
| | Great Escape |  | Great Escape Villa in the Cayman Islands is a great choice for a group of up 10 people - this family villa in Grand Cayman offers a total of 4 bedrooms, with 3 bedrooms in the main house and a cosy one bedroom studio cottage. |  Private Villa | 3 Bedrooms | Sleeps 6 |
| | Pease Bay House |  | Pease Bay House in the Cayman Islands is an elegant 5 bedroom beachfront villa in Grand Cayman, located approximately 20 minutes drive from the airport and capital, George Town. It is on a quiet and scenic south shoreline, with beautifully landscaped grounds and tastefully furnished. There is a magnificent view over the horizon pool, to the beach and warm crystal blue waters of a sparkling tropical ocean.
|  Private Villa | 5 Bedrooms | Sleeps 10 |
| | Villa Playa |  | Villa Playa is a typical Caymanian style 4 bedroom beachfront villa in Grand Cayman, with its own private pool and dock giving easy access to the tranquil lagoon. |  Private Villa | 4 Bedrooms | Sleeps 8 |
| | Villa Positano |  | Villa Positano is a Mediterranean style villa in Grand Cayman offering 4 bedrooms and it is situated in an exclusive residential area close to Seven Mile beach and has magnificent views over a sparkling warm Caribbean ocean and pristine beach. |  Private Villa | 4 Bedrooms | Sleeps 8 |
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