Deepest Caribbean Islands – The Awe-inspiring Cayman

A side of the Cayman Trench comprises of three small islands forming the British Overseas Territory, known as the deepest Caribbean. As I started exploring these small inlets, I actually found that despite a part of the British land, the atmosphere, look, and experience is quite that of the American place, particularly in the Grand Cayman – one of the most visited islands here.

No trace of amazing scenery or bustling nights, still these islands make up a beautiful and promising holiday destination where the inlet of Grand Cayman varies directly with the other two of Crayman Brac and Little Cayman. If the Grand Cayman is the home to commerce, crowd, and creeping long western coastline, the sister islands are famous for its peaceful environs and natural admirations – bird-watching, trekking, diving, and snorkeling.

Cayman Islands Tourist Attractions

Grand Cayman

Many tourists consider this island as the Cayman Islands, a shopping paradise, delicious restaurants, thrilling activities, and financial hub on a 22 mile shore. From the Sunrise Villa in the center, we took a drive to visit different sights.

On the Right Turn (The Eastern Loop Tour)

After this, we were on the Bodden Town Road opposite the villa. Listed below are our explorations after this.

• The Pirate’s Caves:
  Some 0.3 km ahead, these underground caves are the secret place of the pirates for burying their riches. Stroll around the tropical plants, trees, and a zoo.
• Heritage Bluff:
  Located at 11.7 km, take your foot on the rugged shore where observe the roaring waves.
• Blow Holes:
  At some 14.2 km beyond a beige church on left side, there is a picnic area and cracked steps to reach the beach on right. Get down here and walk until the rugged sea to view a few surviving blow holes clashed by the roaring waves. The steps and many former holes were damaged by the hurricane Ivan.
• Vivine’s Kitchen:
  Located at 18.8 km, taste home-made lunch with limited items that change daily.
• Portifino’s:
  At 20 km, when we saw this, we confirmed it for dinner.
• The Reef Resort:
  At 23 km, we walked until a wonderful beach for enjoying amid the sand, surf, and sun.

• Rum Point:
  This comes after turning right from 32 km’s sign. Here, there are many water activities in its turquoise waters and different drinks. This is the last point of the road that was named after containers of rum been bath due to a shipwreck prior to many years. Chairs and hammocks for resting, lunch at a picnic table, and swimming in safe water are the attractions here.

After spending some time, we took reverse on the same road. On the Frank Sound Drive at 55 km without taking left via Queens Highway, we visited Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park. At 58.5 km, this is a verdant tropical sanctuary full of indigenous plants, regional plants, other tropical plants, and extinct Blue Iguanas. Then at the end of Drive, we took right and returned to the Sunrise Villa. From the villa, we took left to visit the George Town and Seven Mile Beach.

The George Town is at 10 miles which we reached using a map, as going through the roads becomes easy.

Shopping:
The town is the famous shopping spot as it is fun-cum-huge money savior due to its duty-free shops. You can buy some local arts, crafts, superb jewelry, and watches with 10 to 20% cut.

Island Glassblowing Studio: Wonder here at the glass blowing shows performed besides the Burger King on North Church Street.

Butterfly Farm:
Located on the Lawrence road, this is a rare amazing tropical garden full of colorful butterflies from all around the world. Be eager to learn about the life cycle of these small ones starting from egg and ending at chrysalis from which the new ones take their first flight in early morning. Be at this time, as it is really worth a visit. Further, a tour guide comments on the habits of butterflies. This also forms a rare place for memorable photos of all ages. The last entry is at 3:30 pm and an admission ticket comes with a free pass so that you can go repeatedly here until your holidays are not over!

Seven Mile Beach:
This is the beach of tourists who enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and water sports along white sand, extravagant hotels, and attractive restaurants.

West Bay:
After the famous Seven Mile Beach, be ready to reach the hell in the north! Oh no, do not fear – this hell is specially made a fun place to enjoy it being alive. This is a messy gift shop where you can meet the ‘devil’. At the rear of the shop, explore the million-year-old calcareous rock on which the growing fungus has blackened it. Do not forget to post a postcard with the legal postmark.

Cayman Turtle Farm:
Looking to its story, Christopher Columbus first found the islands and was stunned to see so many turtles at the shore as if they were rocks if seen from a distance. So, the island was Las Tortugas, meaning The Turtles. The Turtle Farm is the only commercial farm since 1968 built to educate about the importance of a conservation of sea turtles. It houses over 16,000 sea turtles whose size is from 6 ounces to 600 pounds!

Boatswain’s Beach:
This is actually a new marine theme park stretching the Cayman Turtle Farm. It main draw is a 1.3 Million Gallon Saltwater Snorkel Lagoon for swimming with turtles and other aquatic living beings. Once can also visit a Predator Tank (only seen by snorkelers), an Aviary and Iguana sanctuary, a Nature Trail, and Blue Hole Sunken Cave. In addition, the Caymanian Heritage Street holding artisans, crafts, and restaurants is worth visiting.

Stingray City:
This is the most widely admired destination that is a remarkable 12-foot dive spot. In its 2-6 feet of waters, you can be thrilled to feel and feed the South Atlantic welcoming stingrays.

Tip

On your this long drive on the Grand Cayman, ignore morning and afternoon hours, as you might face traffic.

Best Time to Visit Cayman

December to April

Cayman Accommodations

• The Reef Resort at $230 – $645
• Turtle Nest Inn at $89 – $199

• The Westin Casuarina Resort & Spa at $188 – $474
• Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort at $199 – $259
• Britannia Villas at $420 – $750
• Comfort Suites Seven Mile Beach at $145 – $360