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The Facts For Your Cayman Island Vacation
The Cayman Islands are home to two big"off shore" businesses: banking and diving. Not every Cayman Island travel guest can have an "off shore " account , but everyone can be a Cayman island scuba diver with world class sites and instruction.
Every Cayman Island vacation guest will enjoy the fine dining and shopping available in the capital city of George Town on Grand Cayman Island. Along the coasts and smaller islands, enjoy serene boating, Cayman Island scuba diving, and sun-bathing on a Cayman Island beach, a relaxing environment that is hard to find in the tourist-oriented Caribbean. The Cayman Islands Vacation: Facts at a Glance Currency Cayman Island travel guests will find that the official currency of the Caymans is the Cayman Islands Dollar, which is fixed to the U.S. Dollar at a rate of $1(CI) to $1.25(USD). Electricity The Cayman Islands use a 110-volt electrical system, so Cayman Island travel guests from the U.S. and Canadian will not need adapters. GDP Per Capita The annual per capita income is $35,000(USD), making the Cayman Islands one of the wealthier Caribbean nations. Island Size Together, the islands cover 100 square miles, making it one of the smaller countries in the Caribbean. Language Cayman Island vacation guests will find that English is the official language of the Cayman. Population The population of the Cayman Islands is about 48,800 people; the islands also see 334,100 Cayman Island travel visitors annually, 81 percent of whom are from U.S.
Entry Requirements All Cayman Island vacation guests are advised to carry a passport - the norm with international travel - but citizens of the U.S. and Canada need only a birth certificate with a raised seal and a photo ID. All other Cayman Island travel visitors, including those from the Caribbean, must have a passport. And all Cayman Island vacation visitors, regardless of country of origin, will need a return or ongoing ticket. Geography The Cayman Islands consist of three islands. Cayman Island vacation guests will find the largest island, Grand Cayman Island, is 22 miles long and 8 miles across at its widest point. The other two islands, Little Cayman and Cayman Brac, are considerably smaller and less developed than Grand Cayman Island. Just seven miles of water separates these two smaller islands. The underwater terrain gives Cayman Island scuba divers one of the most popular diving locations in the Caribbean. Cayman Island beaches are world class.
Most Cayman Island vacation guests arrive by air via Miami, Houston, or Atlanta and land at Owen Roberts International Airport on Grand Cayman Island. Taxi rates are fixed; for example, a taxi ride for a Cayman Island travel guest from Owen Roberts to Seven Mile Beach runs approximately $11-$12(USD). Owen Roberts services Air Canada, Air Jamaica, American Airlines Cargo, American Trans Air, British Airways, Cayman Airways, Continental, Cubana, Delta Airlines, Islena Airlines, Maya Island Air, Northwest Airlines, Rollins Air, US Airways, and United Airlines, along with other smaller airlines. There are many flight options for Cayman Isand vacation guests. Health and Safety Cayman Islands travel visitors find some of the safest destinations in the Caribbean; with a very strong tourism-driven economy, there is a not much of a gap between the"haves" and the"have-nots." Theft is not widespread, but we advise all Cayman Island vacation guests to observe caution never hurts; make sure to lock vehicles and your Cayman Island hotel rooms, exercise caution on Cayman Island beaches, and take care of your valuables. People The capital of the Cayman Islands is home to bankers, retirees, and Cayman Island travel guests. The general attitude of the Cayman Islands is relaxed and friendly; don't come here for a fast-paced, thrill-seeking vacation. Cayman life focuses on the seas, with boating and Cayman Island scuba diving being two of the most popular activities. Remnants of British colonial days are evident in the meticulous manners of most islanders. You will enjoy these traditions on your Cayman Island vacation. Weather and Climate Cayman Island travel visitors will find temperatures in the Cayman Islands are almost always pleasant. These Caribbean islands experience fairly even temperatures throughout the year making the Cayman Island beaches year round. In January, temperatures range from 73 to 81; in July, norms range from 80 to 88 (all in degrees Fahrenheit). The Cayman Islands' rainy season runs from May to November, and annual rainfall is about 46 inches. Don't be afraid to take your Cayman Island vacation during the rainy season, though; unlike the sustained afternoon thunderstorms of Miami and other tropical locations, Cayman rain showers are short, sporadic, and won't impede on your Cayman Island vacation fun.
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