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The Cayman Islands is a British Overseas Territory situated in the western Caribbean, south of Cuba. These idyllic tropical islands are blessed with miles of powdery white beaches and tranquil turquoise waters. They are synonymous with luxury, and home to some wonderful bird and marine life. Untouched corals make for incredible snorkelling opportunities – with sea turtles swimming among schools of exotic fish.

The largest island of Grand Cayman is known for its luxury beach resorts, scuba diving and snorkelling sites. The capital George Town is a major cruise port, and home to the Cayman Islands National Museum and the ruins of colonial-era Fort George. On the west side of the island you will discover Seven Mile Beach, a crescent-shaped stretch of sand flanked by luxury resorts that is regarded as one of the best beaches in the Caribbean. Across the bay at North Sound, you can swim with stingrays in the shallow waters of the sand bar. Before darkness falls, head to Rum Point to taste an iconic Mudslide cocktail and watch the waters of Bioluminescent Bay come alight under the moonlight.

Other island attractions include the Butterfly Garden, Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Gardens and the Blue Iguana Reserve.  You can also browse in the Cayman Craft Market, absorb the lively vibe of Camana Bay, immerse yourself in some culture and heritage in historic Pedro St. James, or discover secluded beaches such as Cayman Kai and Smith Cove. A helicopter flight is one of the most breathtaking ways to appreciate this island, surrounded by its stunning coral reefs and multi-coloured waters.

The smaller islands of Little Cayman and Cayman Brac offer a wonderfully slow pace of life and true island escape. With regular flights from Grand Cayman, it’s easy to spend a day or two on either of them.

Little Cayman, the smallest island at just 10 square miles, is home to diverse wildlife, ranging from endangered rock iguanas that roam around the island, to seabirds such as frigatebirds and red-footed boobies, that gather at Booby Pond. Bloody Bay Marine Park has huge underwater walls covered in coral and South Hole Sound lagoon is home to bonefish. Point Of Sand is a beach with fine, pink-hued sand and gentle waves.

The easternmost island of Cayman Brac has the most dramatic scenery of the three islands and is a nature lover’s paradise. The Bluff, a majestic limestone cliff that runs the length of the island, contains many caves including Bat Cave, with an exotic flora and fauna backdrop. Brac Parrot Reserve is home to endangered indigenous parrots. This island is also a popular spot for deep-sea fishing.

Each island offers activities on both land and sea. You can suntan on empty beaches, kayak along the coast, dive along seawalls and in a sunken wreck, the USS Kittiwake, a US Navy submarine rescue vessel scuttled off Seven Mile Beach to create an artificial reef. You can swim into the ship’s many rooms, peer through the windows and even turn the steering wheel. Lying close to the surface, the wreck is also visible to snorkellers and free divers.

While each of these three islands has its own unique appeal, they all guarantee warm sunshine, delicious food and a friendly local welcome. If you feel like island-hopping, you can easily combine the Cayman Islands with Cuba, Jamaica or the Bahamas.

PRICING

Price is based on two adults sharing en-suite accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis. Economy flights from London and local airport transfers are included.

We offer a choice of hotels at different prices, so please discuss your requirements with us. All hotels are subject to availability.

It is essential that you have personal holiday insurance. The FCO should also be consulted.