Cayman Islands

Ever though what is paradise? Well let me tell you about the Cayman Islands. They are 3 beautiful little islands (or splashes of colour as we call them) situated in the middle of the Caribbean in between Jamaica and Cuba. Originally discovered by Christopher Columbus after seeing Turtles nearby. The island is a British Overseas Territory so many things operate similar to Britain including driving on the left. The Main Island and home to the Capital George Town is Grand Cayman. This is where most people visiting the Cayman Islands will come to weather it be by plane or cruise ship. The smaller sister island have very few residents and even less ...  Read the complete review

My eldest daughter seems to realise she is attractive. I wish she wouldn't wear such skimpy clothes. A rich Arab has made me an offer. I can't stand cold water. I'm enjoying some spicy fish and a glass of wine beside the pool. But I'm not going into the water. I shall continue reading. But the kids have been snorkling. The kids also liked the 'Atlantis submarine', from which they stared at colourful tropical fish. Then there was the glass-bottom boat from which they viewed giant stingrays. The Jolly Rojer cruise was a trifle phoney as the ship was a replica of an old ship. But watching people walk the plank was ...  Read the complete review

Grand Cayman is the only place in the world where members of the general public can descend to 800 feet in a research submersible. They have two submersibles in operation, each carries two passengers and the pilot, and operates five times per day, seven days a week. Its been about five years or so since I was there, and it was 269 US dollars per person then (about £180 at that time). Expensive, yes, but the one hour journey was worth every penny - an absolute trip of a lifetime. The Cayman Trench is one of the deepest stretches of water on the globe, and the Cayman Wall, just a few hundred metres from shore, is reputed to drop almost vertically for 25000 feet. I can ...  Read the complete review

Not sure what I expected, I'd been to Mexico and loved it, done all the European places etc, but was not at all sure how the Cayman Islands would grab me at all. It is paradise - without a doubt. Lovely blue sea and plenty of beaches. Nice restaurants and the locals are without a doubt so hospitable. The problem was - I was not a scuba diver when I arrived, and realised that this was the place for that mainly, along with snorkelling, swimmming etc - If you dive YOU WILL LOVE IT!!! It has the best diving in the World (I think)- If theres better, then I'd love to know where. Scuba diving opportunities are abundant. Stingray City with ...  Read the complete review

I have been to the Cayman Islands three times now, each time to Grand Cayman the main island. The first thing which makes you feel at home, is the fact that they drive on the same side of the road as us!!!. There are lots of luxurious hotels, all with bars, restaurants, shops and much more. Its an excellent place for diving, lots of beautiful fish, coral reefs and you can feed the huge stingrays by hand!! The nightlife is varied, lots of the hotels have cabarets, there are some disco's and late night bars. There are plenty of restaurants including local and european cuisine, plus if you are really desparate they have ...  Read the complete review