Nestled in the Caribbean sea just 80 miles south of Cuba lies three islands (not volcanic but rather the upper ridge of the San Maestra Mountain Range), Grand Cayman, Little Cayman and Cayman Brac. Unique to their sisters, each of the Cayman Islands hosts qualities like no other destination.
Grand Cayman The largest of the three as the name suggests, Grand Cayman is a sophisticated and stylized metropolis surrounded by tropical beauty and solitude. The centrally located capital, George Town receives cruise ship guests and hosts a multitude of international banks, legal and accounting firms as well as upscale shops and restaurants. Twelve miles is all her roads stretch in either direction radiating from the bustle of downtown. It is, however, far enough to find quiet and pristine stretches of sand to the north along Seven Mile Beach or solitude to the east at the famed East End of the island.
Little Cayman On a recent flight to Grand Cayman, I was sharing a conversation with a woman continuing on to Little Cayman. She said she pitied me for going to Grand Cayman, where shoes are required! Until recently, this tiny island had no electricity. Only 10 miles long and a population of 170, this is where you go to get away form it all! Offering amazing wall diving as shallow as 20', including the famous Bloody Bay Wall, Little Cayman also is home to the largest breeding colony of the Red-footed boobies.
Cayman Brac The term "Brac" is Gaellic for bluff and that perfectly describes the unique terrain of this sister island. Rising out of the sea 140', this limestone ridge creates a natural envrironment to explore; caves, sinkholes, birdwatching and hikes amongst the bluffs. Amazing diving awaits you below including the Russian built, 330' Cuban frigate, "The Tibbetts". This is a a vacation destination for the hiker and nature lover!