Famous dive spots, incredible nightlife, upscale shopping smalls, and the most luxurious beachfront resorts. The Cayman Islands is, without a doubt, one of the most coveted destinations in the Caribbean. Whether you’re travelling for romance, travelling for adventure, or travelling for your search of paradise and to spend quality time with the whole family, this island nation in the western Caribbean Sea has so much to offer. And when it comes to culture, there may be a sense of both familiarity and peculiarity, something that will make travel all the more exciting. You might be surprised at how un-British the islands are for a British territory, or you might feel like you’re wandering the streets of South Florida with all the designer malls and shopping plazas, or you may be puzzled by the strange take on the English language where Vs sound like Ws and each region has its own dialect; whatever it is that stands out most about the Caymans, you can probably agree that it’s a place where the people, sights and places are completely and utterly unique. This distinctive destination in the Caribbean brings together the best of both worlds to holiday makers; there’s a fantastic fusion of both city and beach so there’s always something to do at any time of day or night. And away from the commercialised coastline of Grand Cayman where US influences seem to have taken a hold, there’s a low-key world of quiet coves and paradise beaches, quiet luxury resorts where crowds can be counted in the dozens, exotic nature trails and birdwatching points where you’ll hear nothing but the sound of nature, and amazing coral reefs which gave birth to scuba diving culture in the whole of the Caribbean.
Come visit the islands of Grand Cayman, Little Cayman and Cayman Brac and experience this nation’s bewitching blend of beach resorts, shopping malls and deep sea world of reefs and marine life. There’s something for everybody in the Cayman Islands…
The Cayman Islands is a British overseas territory, encompassing 3 islands which all offer something different for families. Grand Cayman is the biggest island and offers fantastic beach resorts as well as family shopping and entertainment; Cayman Brac offers off the beaten path charm for families who love to snorkel and dive; and Little Cayman is the smallest island, home to the most amazing wildlife in and out of the water. The islands form a fantastic natural playground for kids of all ages, and beach resorts often come with great kids’ clubs and fun activities for children. Some fantastic places to take the kids include Stingray City, the Parrot Reserve at Cayman Brac, the Cayman Turtle Farm, National Museum and the Cayman Craft Market.
The food of the Cayman Islands comes from traditional Afro-Caribbean cuisine and popular ingredients include bread fruit, plantain, cassava root, various meats and lots of fresh seafood. Caymanian dishes that you have to try are conch stew (sea snail stew), Johnny cake (fried dumplings), jerk chicken, Cayman style lobster, Cayman style beef, fish and fritters, coconut shrimp, old fashioned fish dry, ackee and salt fish, and cassava cake. As well as the traditional Caymanian menus, there are also many international dining options in Grand Cayman and various resorts and hotels will offer continental or buffet dining options to suit families with children.
The Cayman Islands are often regarded as the safest islands to visit in the Caribbean and you’ll find the Caymanian people to be extremely friendly and welcoming. The population is a mesh of natives and long term residents who have integrated very well and the nation’s unique and admirable ‘togetherness’ has created a culture where everyone is welcomed with open arms and diversity is promoted. Caymanians have been influenced by both American and British customs in some small ways, but they have their own distinct and very unique culture, making the Cayman Islands a wonderful place to be.