| Though they've seen many governmental | | | | beaten path might be able to cook up a little |
| changes over the years and more recently | | | | adventure or just claim a quiet stretch of sand. |
| suffered a devastating hurricane, The Cayman | | | | Cars drive on the left side of the road here but |
| Islands are still capable of providing a lovely and | | | | Americans can rent them (after showing a valid |
| relaxing vacation experience. Grand Cayman is the | | | | license and paying a fee) or there are buses and |
| largest in this inviting cluster of isles in the | | | | taxi cabs readily available in most parts of the |
| western Caribbean, and hosts millions of tourists | | | | island. Tourism drives the economy of Grand |
| each year. There's a reason for its enduring | | | | Cayman, conveniences tend to be plentiful. |
| popularity - many reasons in fact. | | | | History is another reason to appreciate Grand |
| First, there's the beach. It's pretty much a given | | | | Cayman. In the capital city there are the Cayman |
| that a Caribbean island is going to have attractive | | | | Islands National Museum and Fort George (what |
| stretches of shoreline, but Grand Cayman's Seven | | | | remains of it, anyway), and Pedro St. James |
| Mile Beach is a mighty fine specimen to behold. | | | | Castle and the Cayman Maritime Treasure |
| Beach enthusiasts name this as one of the finest | | | | Museum are also worth taking a look at if the |
| in the world, and the ample resorts and activities | | | | island's past is what floats your boat. Colonial |
| here cement its reputation as popular, | | | | influences and indigenous personality come |
| accommodating and a pleasure to visit. The reef | | | | together in an interesting way (as these things |
| makes it fun for snorkeling, the bars will quench | | | | usually do) and add another dimension to a |
| any thirst, and any necessary gear can be easily | | | | vacation that could be all about mindlessness. |
| acquired. Quite simply, it's the best. | | | | Not that you shouldn't spend plenty of time |
| Top-notch conditions make diving and snorkeling | | | | lounging on the beach, sipping fruity drinks or |
| popular activities throughout the island. Seasoned | | | | floating in the salty sea. In order to properly |
| underwater explorers are happy to check Grand | | | | forget about work, school, stress and |
| Cayman off their lists of places to see in their | | | | responsibility there must be lots of sunning and a |
| lives, and newcomers should feel welcomed to | | | | few naps. Indulge in all that Grand Cayman has to |
| give it a try. The water is exceptionally clear and | | | | offer - you did come all this way, after all. |
| the marine life is abundant around the many reefs | | | | Another indulgence not to be overlooked is a |
| and walls. Especially worth a look is Stingray City, | | | | Grand Cayman Vacation Rental. Dozens of |
| where a plethora of friendly stingrays float along | | | | delicious properties are sprinkled around the island |
| the sand bars in the shallows and interact with | | | | like so many accommodating jewels just waiting |
| people in the water. Feed them, touch them, and | | | | to be taken up by savvy travelers. Small and |
| generally be amazed by these wild and beautiful | | | | modest beach cottages, elegant villas, |
| creatures. | | | | sophisticated condos and more have a way of |
| While in this region of the island (the northwest) | | | | opening their doors to reveal a host of |
| feel free to stop by the other touristy spots. Hell | | | | unexpected amenities. Who know it was possible |
| is a place of strange beauty due to the black | | | | to whip up some scrambled eggs, sunbathe on a |
| rock formations, and it gives visitors something to | | | | private deck or stroll to the beach minutes upon |
| joke about. Sending a postcard from Hell or | | | | waking with a cup of coffee in hand? |
| picking up a T-shirt satisfies most people's | | | | Staying in a vacation rental opens up a world of |
| curiosity for novelty well enough. Cayman Turtle | | | | possibilities on an island that is already quite |
| Farm showcases thousands of turtles of all shape | | | | promising. Arrive with a detailed itinerary in hand |
| and size, exemplifying why the Cayman Islands | | | | or let the winds of fate lead you along; either |
| were originally named "Las Tortugas" (the turtles). | | | | way a trip to Grand Cayman will be a journey |
| The eastern part of the island is less developed, | | | | that is sure to restore and relax your world |
| so those of you who enjoy straying from the | | | | weary self. |