The Anchorage features are: private screened balconies, fully equipped kitchens, central air conditioning, satellite television, telephone, fax and copy service, laundry facilities, daily maid service, cribs and high chairs available, freshwater swimming pool, private tennis court, private beach http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Cayman_Islands/theanchorage/hotel/1181/4/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:38:09 EST CHARM On the doorstep of The Anchorage is Seven Mile Beach - a glorious stretch of powdery sand sloping into the shallow water of the West Bay. Venture beyond the beach and you'll find bustling shopping and markets. LOCATION The sun-kissed Cayman Islands can be found almost in the center of the Caribbean islands. Grand Cayman, the largest of the trio of small islands is 22 miles (35 km) long and 4 to 8 miles (6-13km) wide. The busy coastal fringe leads to an interior of luscious gardens, natural lakes and forests. WORLD RENOWNED The Caymans sit on the edge of the Cayman Trench, a massive trough that drops some 25,000 feet into the deepest part of the Caribbean Sea. Divers from all around the world call it "The Underwater Capital of the Caribbean". A dazzling array of coloured fish and corals is always on display. NEIGHBOURS The smaller, less developed islands of Little Cayman and Cayman Brac are within easy reach. Isolated for many decades, the islands provide peace, quiet and wilderness. TRANSPORT There are a number of car rental companies on Grand Cayman. Driving is on the left. Minibuses run along the length of Seven Mile Beach right past The Anchorage. Taxis operate throughout the island. CLIMATE Temperatures average 77-86 degrees F (25-30C) year-round. CURRENCY The Cayman Island dollar CI$ AMENITIES: ACTIVITIES: UNDERWATER ADVENTURES Some of the finest dive sites in the world can be found in the Cayman Islands protected marine parks. Snorkellers and divers can swim among thousands of species of colorful fish and hundreds of species of coral around the islands. BEACHSIDE For those who just want to relax - feel the warm sand between your toes. Stroll out to our private beach. For active beach-goers there are an abundance of watersports to choose from. Try parasailing, windsurfing, jet-skiing, sail boat rentals and sailing day trips. PLACES TO VISIT Stingray City - The Cayman's most popular dive site offers an amazing opportunity to handle and stroke friendly stingrays in the shallow waters. The creatures measure up to 6ft (2m) and allow you to hand feed and pet them. Cayman Turtle Farm - The world's only commercial green turtle farm. Observe the amazing lifecycle and habitat of the island's turtles. Atlantis Submarine - Non-divers who want to experience the incredible underwater world can survey the reef without getting wet. Send a postcard from HELL ! - The island's small village of "Hell" makes an interesting postmark to send to your friends and family!! National Museum - Provides an introduction to island history and traditions. The museum contains an array of colonial artefacts and nautical memorabilia. DINING/RESTARUANTS: Type: Vacation Rental Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Cayman_Islands/theanchorage/hotel/1181/4/ Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:38:09 EST