The Cayman Islands, which lie to the north-east of Jamaica, are the dream destination for those seeking the independence offered by a first world tropical country that begs to be explored. Beyond the sugar white sand of Seven Mile Beach lies 76 miles of breathtaking, pristine coastline interspersed by traditional villages. The combination of a sophisticated Caribbean lifestyle and a multi-national community spirit weaves its spell on all who visit, many of whom return year after year. Shoulder season value Visitors won’t find all-inclusive resorts on Grand Cayman, but they will enjoy a consistently high quality of accommodation, food and service. Although five star glamour comes no better than on Seven Mile Beach, quality doesn’t have to come with a high price tag, and prices drop markedly between May and December. From haute-cuisine to easy, beachfront dining Grand Cayman has over 150 restaurants and although gourmands are never disappointed, the laid-back allure of the local beach bars and Caymanian cafes is hard to beat. Diverse attractions The attractions are just as diverse, from swimming with stingrays in open water to visiting the priceless collection of cars at the Cayman Motor Museum. Most importantly, the acclaimed marine life is free for all to enjoy, with world-renowned snorkelling and diving right offshore, and endless watersports. The boat can be pushed out with a trip in the Atlantis Submarine, but for nature at its most beautiful it is hard to beat the tranquil 65 acre Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park in Grand Cayman’s lush interior, roamed by the giant Grand Cayman Blue iguana. The real magic of the Cayman Islands is that there are three of them, and for those wishing to escape to a true paradise lost, a 40 minute light is all it takes to get to rugged Cayman Brac, or her idyllic little sister, Little Cayman, which at 10 miles by one is the ultimate Robinson Crusoe discovery and one of the last truly wild islands left in the Caribbean. Blue Iguana Nature Reserve Owen Roberts Intl. Airport Old Man Bay George Town Breakers East End West Bay Savannah Bodden Town Q Q: Direct flights from UK from London Heathrow with British Airways (with 1 hour stopover each way in Nassau, Bahamas) 39
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