edit Cayman Islands Travel Guide

The Cayman Islands are an island group in the Caribbean Sea, ninety miles south of Cuba. The outstanding coral reefs and outstandingly clear waters have made this island group a favorite destination of divers. Great beaches and fine restaurants and resorts make it an excellent tourist destination as well.

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edit Getting Here

By plane

By train

By car

By bus

By boat

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edit Government

edit Money

edit Geography

edit Weather And Climate

edit Culture

edit Food

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Grand Cayman has growing offshore banking and tourism sectors. Tourism represents about 60% of the economy. About 30% of residents are expatriates working on "work permits" and unemployment is very low.

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Many locals will eat barracuda. Be aware that it and other reef fish (groupers, amberjack, red snappers, eel, sea bass, and Spanish mackerel) can cause (fish poisoning).
No natural fresh water resources; drinking water supplies are met by desalination plants and rainwater catchments.
Make sure you have sunscreen on if you plan on walking around town. It is sunny all year.

edit Getting Around

Car rentals are readily available. You must be 21 years old to rent a car. Driving is on the left hand side of the road and seatbelt use is mandatory. Visitors must get a temporary driver's license from the police station or car rental agency. This is obtained by showing a valid drivers license from their home state, county or parish and paying a US$7.50 fee.

Mopeds and scooter rentals are available on Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac. Helmet use is required. Usual daily rate is US$25 for helmet and permit.

Providing air service between the three islands' airports is:
Cayman Airways, Phone: 345-949-2311, .