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Cayman Islands Overview
Nestled in the calm, turquoise waters of the western Caribbean, lies the peaceful British Overseas Territory known as the Cayman Islands. Consisting of three islands just 480 miles south of Miami, Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman remain a little piece of paradise. 
Blessed with sun-kissed beaches and waters teeming with fish flecked with gold, the Cayman Islands offers some of the best diving and snorkeling in the world. The Cayman Islands are situated in the Caribbean, 290km (180 miles) northwest of Jamaica, and comprise Grand Cayman, Little Cayman and Cayman Brac. Cayman's beaches are renowned to be among the best in the world, in particular Seven Mile Beach on Grand Cayman. The abundance of fish, marine life and spectacular coral reefs which can be found in the surrounding waters makes the Cayman Islands an ideal destination for diving enthusiasts. Grand Cayman is the main tourist destination and its capital, George Town, is today one of the leading commercial centres in the Caribbean region. The gingerbread-style buildings lining George Town's harbor front are prime examples of traditional Caymanian architecture. Cayman Brac, northeast of Grand Cayman, is a much smaller island, about 19km (12 miles) long and about 1.6 km (1 mile) wide. The area is riddled with caves and dozens of wrecks for divers to explore. It provided the basis for Robert Louis Stevenson's famous novel Treasure Island. Eleven km (7 miles) southeast of Cayman Brac, the tiny island of Little Cayman is best known as a sanctuary for wild birds and iguanas. It is also known as the world's best location for bone fishing. The food and restaurants in the Cayman Islands are excellent, in particular the variety of local fish specialties. The Cayman Turtle Farm, one of Grand Cayman's tourist attractions, now undertakes strict conservation measures. The Cayman Islands have a fairly limited number of nightclubs, which sometimes feature international acts. 
These islands that were home to pirates in the 17th century are now virtually crime-free, and a wonderful place to vacation or holiday, with scores of restaurants, fine hotels and excellent shopping. There is still Pirate Week to celebrate the swashbuckling past, but the island’s financial affairs are now conducted by more than 500 banks and 30,000 companies registered there. Read more in our Cayman Islands Guide.
Capital: George Town
Population: 33,600
Island Size: 22 miles long and up to 8 miles wide in areas; 76 square miles.
Electric Current: 110 volts.
Climate: Average yearly temperature is 79° F. Average rainfall is 60 inches mostly in the rainy season, May through October.
Transportation
Getting There: Served by Air Jamaica, American Airlines, British Airways, Cayman Airways, Delta, Northwest Airlines, and US Airways. Cayman Airways and Island Air fly to Little Cayman and Cayman Brac from Grand Cayman.
Airport: Owen Roberts International Airport.
Driving: On the left - valid driver's license required. A seat belt law is in effect which applies to every person in the vehicle including children.
Local Transportation: If you stay on Seven Mile Beach you probably will not need more than a couple of taxi rides. Taxi rates are regulated by the government. Rental cars are available and a permit is US$5.00. Bikes are rentable too.
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Historical Highlights
The Cayman Islands remained largely uninhabited until the 17th century. A variety of people settled on the islands, including pirates, refugees from the Spanish Inquisition, shipwrecked sailors, deserters from Oliver Cromwell's army in Jamaica, and slaves. The majority of Caymanians are of African and British descent, with considerable interracial mixing.
Great Britain took formal control of ... more
Dress Code
Neat, casual and comfortable tropical attire is appropriate throughout the Cayman Islands. Visitors will want to bring smart casual tropical resort wear for evenings out at our restaurants. When attending church services, "Sunday dress" is appropriate - shorts and T-shirts are not considered acceptable, especially for ladies. However, ties are not expected!
Visitors should remember that the ... more
Decompression Chamber
Divers should know that the George Town Hospital also has a two-man, double-lock decompression chamber staffed by trained operators and supervised by a physician experienced in hyperbaric medicine who is on-call 24 hours for treatment of diving-related accidents.
Medivac services can be arranged quickly through Island Air at Owen Roberts International Airport. When necessary, a Lear Jet B-20 ... more
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