Grand Cayman – Caribbean Travel Tips
Because of it’s placement in the Caribbean, Grand Cayman enjoys a very stable weather environment. Summer can be hot with very high humidity, but nights cool down a bit. Winter has considerably cooler evenings, but only enough to put on a light jacket. Tropical storms hit every few years, but for the most part you will have beautiful weather no matter what time of the year you go.
This is a popular spot for cruise ships, so you will see many of them while you are there. The Owen Roberts Airport is the only airport in Grand Cayman, but you will have no problem getting flights in and
out daily. It is located 2 miles south of George Town, the popular tourist area. Although they do have minibuses, they are elusive at best. There is no set place for pick up and drop off, so the recommendation is to rent a car. You will also enjoy the freedom of being able to drive where you want, and be able to see some of the non-tourist areas. Just remember, they drive on the left side of the road, so make sure you know this before you get on the roads. Taxis are available, but the area is small and flat enough that you could just rent a bike to get around town.
The Cayman Island Dollar is the currency here. USD are accepted most places at the standard exchange rate of US$1.00 to CI$.80. George Town has an abundance of ATM’s so you won’t necessarily need traveler’s checks. Cable and wireless Internet service is available at most hotels and a few Internet Café’s that they have in George Town. The price usually ranges from CI$6 to CI$10 per hour.
Grand Cayman has some absolutely beautiful resorts. They range in price from low budget to high luxury. Most of the resorts or hotels you want to stay at are located on the beach. When you get off the beaten trail they may not have as many luxuries as you may want on vacation. But, due to the large tourist trade here, most of these hotels and resorts can book up fast. So, more and more vacation rentals are popping up all over the island. You can easily find an awesome Cayman Island vacation rental cheaper than most of the resorts on the island, with all the amenities that you long for.
Grand Cayman is known for their mosquito problem, especially during sunrise and sunset, so make sure to bring plenty of bug spray, because you will definitely need it. Swim gear is a must, so bring a bathing suit. Scuba and snorkeling gear can be rented out at various places along the beach so you won’t need to pack that. If you are an avid golfer you may want to consider bring your clubs to enjoy one of the many stunning courses that Grand Cayman has to offer.
The legal age to drink is 18 so be aware of the alcohol consumption in the tourist areas. Grand Cayman isn’t known for it’s nightlife, but there are a few fantastic places that you can let loose. For the most enjoyment of Grand Cayman, you should try to go where the locals go. George Town is predominately a tourist area, and if you just go a little out of the way you may find more culture and history.
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