Grand Cayman

The Cayman Islands comprises three islands:

Grand Cayman, the largest in area and most populous;

Cayman Brac, distinguished by its majestic Bluff;

and Little Cayman, the smallest and least developed.

All three are coral outcrops, part of the "Cayman Ridge" underwater mountain range which runs between Cuba and Belize. The three Cayman Islands, located 150 miles south of Cuba and 480 miles south of Miami, are northwest of Jamaica and cover a total area of about 100 square miles.

Between Grand Cayman and Jamaica lies the "Cayman Trench," the deepest part of the Caribbean Sea with depths charted down to four miles. As you fly in to the Cayman Islands, you'll marvel at the changing hues of the water, from the palest lime and aquamarine to the inkiest indigo and sapphire. Cayman Brac and Little Cayman are called the "Sister Islands." (People frequently – and incorrectly – refer to the Cayman Islands as "the Caymans." A more acceptable abbreviation is, simply, "Cayman".)

Grand Cayman is the largest and most developed of the three islands. Its spectacular natural beauty, wealth of activities and interests, as well as all the modern conveniences will make your life as comfortable as possible. Grand Cayman is the home of George Town, the capital city, which boasts some of the finest cuisine and shopping in the whole of the Caribbean.

One of the many attractions Grand Cayman has to offer is Seven Mile Beach. This is a long stretch of white sand rated one of the most beautiful beaches in the entire Caribbean.

Other attractions on Grand Cayman include:

• 65-acre Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park
• National Trust's Mastic Trail, which is a 2 mile traditional footpath through unspoiled woodlands in North Side
• Cayman Islands National Museum in George Town
• Pedro St. James Historic Site in Savannah
• Boatswains Beach, this one-of-a-kind, 23 acre adventure marine park promises to become one of the most exciting in the Caribbean
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• National Trust historic walking tours of central George Town and West Bay, blowholes in East End district and historic buildings now being restored under the direction of the National Trust and National Historic Sites Committee, including the Old Savannah Schoolhouse.
• Rum Point is not to be missed, imagine sipping a cocktail in a hammock on a beach, shaded by majestic Casuarina trees. Enjoy a beach snack or indulge in an a la carte meal or simply take a dip in the crystal clear sea.