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| Cayman Islands Holidays - Destinations |
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Live Forecast |
Population: |
37000 |
| Time Zone: |
GMT-5 hours |
Driving side: |
Left Hand Side |
| Languages: |
English |
| Religion: |
Mainly Christianity
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| Emergency #: |
911 for police, fire and ambulance. |
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George Town – The capital is an easy town to walk around, with its busy harbour spewing out cruise passengers daily. Some interesting old buildings here including a museum turn of the century architecture and a fascinating historic site. Plenty of shopping therapy to be taken.
Pedro Castle – Located east of the capital stands this 18th century house rather than castle. The oldest building on the islands has been used for many purposes including a jail, courthouse and even the Parliament. Now it serves as a museum.
Bodden Town Pirates Caves – To the east of George Town these small caves are thought to be where pirates hid their bounty. Anyway the tourist authorities have smelt a few doubloons to be made here complete with pirate graves with a view. |
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Cayman Brac – This unspoilt island is perfect for hiking and getting away from the crowds. There is a parrot reserve where they come for nesting and a small museum at Stake Bay. Placid beaches dot the coast and the snorkelling and diving is good especially at the Russian warship.
Little Cayman – Bracs little brother across the channel is well known for its dive sites and bird watching. The Booby Pond nature reserve protects the breeding population. A viewing platform and small museum are contained in the information centre.
Hell – Someone once looked at these jagged black rock formations in the northwest of Grand Cayman and had the idea that it must resemble hell and called the place that, but I suspect that its another clever ploy from the tourist authorities.
Cayman Turtle Farm – Near Hell is this farm whose purpose is to protect the endangered green sea turtle and is working to get them off the endangered list.Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park – About 20 minutes drive from George Town lies this lovely park showing off the flora of the region. Marked trails meander through over 300 native species, bird life abounds here also.
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Car Rental – As public transport is not very good on the islands a hire car might be a good solution for getting around. The rental agencies will supply the required permit.
Taxi – Only available on the big island and can pick you up anywhere.
Ferry – They connect the islands and depart on a regular basis.
Moped/Bike hire – To be had on all three islands and a good choice as the ground is flat and there are lots of hidden treasures to find.
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| Ferries - by Dorothy from Cayman Islands - 2007-05-17 | | There are NO ferries connecting the islands. On special occasions there is a ferry from Safehaven or the Hyatt through the North Sound to Kaibo or Rum Point but that is only on Grand Cayman. Not sure if there is a ferry from the Brac to Little Cayman but there is a plane service. |
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Discovery Day - 17th of May to commemorate the discovery of the islands by Columbus in 1503
Constitution Day – July 5th celebrating independence from the United Kingdom
Remembrance Day – November 15th to remember the fallen in both World Wars in a ceremony in the capital.
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| Pirates Week and Batabano - by Carly from Cayman Islands - 2007-07-19 | | Two of the biggest attractions are Pirates Week and Batabano(pronounced ba-ta-ba-nu) |
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