Luxury Cayman Islands Holidays

Kick back in a Caribbean paradise with a luxury escape to the Cayman Islands.  With picture-perfect Caribbean sands, crystal clear waters, and some of the most diverse wildlife in the Atlantic Ocean.

LAIDBACK BEACH LIFE, INCREDIBLE DIVING, AND SPECTACULAR NATURE

The Cayman Islands is a British Overseas Territory of three small islands in the Western Caribbean Sea that promise pure paradise with all the necessary elements for an adventure-filled Caribbean holiday including perfect beaches, incredible wildlife and natural scenery, and a plethora of water sports and diving opportunities too.

The largest island is Grand Cayman which encompasses a perfect blend of British and Caribbean charm, tranquil beaches, and endless diving opportunities to explore the surrounding crystal-clear waters.

For long and lazy beach days head to Seven Mile Beach in George Town, the capital of Grand Cayman.  As the name aptly suggests, the sandy shores stretch across several miles and there is no shortage of prime spots to relax, soak up the Caribbean sun and watch the world go by.  Crowds in the Cayman’s are rare, and while Grand Cayman is busier than the two smaller islands of Cayman Brac and Little Cayman it still feels exclusive and remote enough to pass as your own Caribbean paradise.

Ideal scuba diving and snorkeling spots are almost endless in the Cayman Islands.  Head out into the turquoise waters and you will find yourself transported into a tropical underwater extravaganza.  Some of the best diving spots in the Caymans include Stingray City which is a gentle one-hour boat trip from Grand Cayman and offers the opportunity to swim with rays in the clear blue waters, or Bloody Bay Wall, off Little Cayman; a submerged underwater mountain with a wall that drops 2,000 to the ocean floor and is home to an array of colourful marine creatures.  Back on shore, just a short distance from Seven Mile Beach, a visit to the local Turtle Farm to meet some of the endangered turtles is a must. 

Choosing between one of Cayman’s many luxurious resorts may take some time, but you can be assured that the perfect accommodation exists for any preference.  Couples, honeymooners, and families are all catered for, and the warm Caribbean hospitality is always in evidence.

Top 5 things to do in the Cayman Islands

• The Kittiwake Shipwreck and Artificial Reef is a huge ship that was intentionally sunk as a dive site/reef. 
• The Cayman Islands Brewery age their rum in bourbon barrels seven fathoms under the sea. Take part in their rum-tasting tour.
• Meander through Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park and look for the Corato plant. It is one of the largest Algave species, with leaves reaching 25 feet, and cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
• Snorkel at Stingray City. The water here can be up to twelve feet deep and visitors can feed the stingrays.
• Take a bicycle ride around the island. Scooters and mopeds can also be rented for a more fast-paced tour.

Top 5 facts about the Cayman Islands

• The Cayman Islands are not islands! They are part of a mountain range called the Cayman Ridge, which rises more than 7,500m from the ocean floor.
• Cars are driven on the lefthand side of the road as it is a British Overseas Territory.
• Mudslide cocktail was invented in the Cayman Islands; a customer asked for a White Russian back in the 70's and the barman didn't have any cream, so used Irish Cream instead…the Mudslide was born.
• A secret lagoon on Grand Cayman is one of only a handful of places in the world where you can experience the phenomenon of bioluminescence, better described as fairy dust.
• On Little Cayman, there are 197 people and 2,000 iguanas, all of whom have the right of way!