The Cayman Islands

February 2010

Americas  Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands

GRAND CAYMAN

BOATSWAINS BEACH TURTLE FARM

This farm houses over 16,000 green turtles and is the only commercial turtle farm in the world, some as small as 6 ounces, some as big as 600 pounds! Most of the turtles are used for meat locally but some 30,000 turtles have been released into the wild to replenish native stocks.

For more info visit:

http://www.boatswainsbeach.ky/

 

SCENIC HELICOPTER TOUR

The most exiting way of seeing what the island has to offer is by seeing it from above! Cayman Islands Helicopter tours offer breathtaking views of 7 Mile Beach, Stingray city or just the island.

For more info visit:

www.caymanislandshelicopters.com

 

STING RAY CITY, REDSAIL

With over 100 dive sites to choose from, an abundance of stingrays which people can hand feed, tarpon and eels, Cayman marine life is legendary.  Having been around for the last 20 years, Red Sail Sports has a wealth of experience and some of the best vessels on the island.

For more info visit:

www.redsailcayman.com

 

BLUE IGUANA RECOVERY PROGRAMME

Dedicated to the preservation of the endangered Blue Iguana, the Recovery Programme offers guided tours around their captive breeding facility, which allows visitors to get a closer glimpse at these rare creatures before they are released into the wild.

For more info visit:

http://www.blueiguana.ky/

 

FORT GEORGE

Very little has remained of the fort which once stood overlooking the harbour in George Town. It was built in late 18^th century to defend Grand Cayman from attacks by Spanish marauders from Cuba.

For more info visit:

www.nationaltrust.org.ky/info/ftgeorge.html

 

QUEEN ELIZABETH II BOTANIC PARK

There is more to Cayman than its beaches. Opened by Her Royal Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1994, the Botanic Park aims to safeguard part of the island’s heritage and native flora and fauna species.                                        For more info:

http://www.botanic-park.ky/ 

 

CAYMAN VILLAS

Established some 40 years ago ‘Cayman Villas’ represents approximately 100 privately owned beachfront villas and condos in the Cayman Islands.

For more info visit:

www.caymanvillas.com

 

CAYMAN ISLAND REAL ESTATE

From luxury condos to villas, Sothebys International Realty offer some of the best real estate in Grand Cayman, Little Cayman & Cayman Brac

For more info visit:

www.sircaymanislands.com

 

 

LITTLE CAYMAN

REEFDIVERS

With over 50 dive sites to choose from, including the famous Bloody Bay Wall, pristine reefs, an array of marine life and great visibility, Little Cayman is thought to be one of the best diving destinations in the world.  Winner of several 2008 Scuba Diving Magazine Reader's Choice Awards, Little Cayman Beach Resort Dives provide an unforgettable experience while preserving the beauty of their dive sites.

For more info visit:

http://www.littlecayman.com/diving/diving.php

 

BOOBY POND NATURE RESERVE

This reserve based on a saltwater lagoon with mangrove margins leading to old growth dry forest provides a habitat for many types of wetland and shore birds, and a high diversity of native plants.  Cayman's only breeding colony of Magnificent Frigate birds nest here.  For more info visit:                     www.nationaltrust.org.ky/info/boobypond.html

 

POINT OF SAND

Point of Sand is the perfect choice for anyone seeking privacy. Located on the east coast of Little Cayman, this stretch of beach is close enough to the town of West End to provide links with civilization but still isolated enough to feel like a true getaway.

For more info visit:

www.caymanislands.ky/