subject: Travelers Greatest Leads In Getting The Top Class Vacation Deals In The Cayman Islands [print this page] Enjoying the Water Sports in Grand Cayman
There are just too many things to see and do in the Grand Caymans such as its water sports of which there are many choices. There are small watercrafts such as kayaks, waverunners, aqua trike, banana boat, sea scooters, paddle cats, paddle boats, view boards and surfing boards that you can find in water sports centers or shops. If you want a birds eye view of the famous beaches and crystal clear waters of the Grand Caymans, parasailing allows you to fly over and view them. The East End is considered as the best place to windsurf with its strong trade winds but the North Sound and West Coast are ideal for windsurfing too. Kayaking offers a different kind of adventure with a day or night tour of the mangroves. Otherwise charter a boat or go on a sunset or special theme cruise. The rich marine life of the Grand Caymans is visible on the glass bottom boats that are available for rent. A vacation at the Grand Caymans is something always worth remembering whatever type of activity you may choose to have.
Best Grand Cayman Restaurants
For travelers planning to go on their Grand Cayman vacations, finding the restaurant of your choice is never a problem. If you want a taste of local exotic dishes like conch fritters or stewed turtle, they are served at the local dining places. Other Cayman originals like jerk chicken, beans with rice and plantain, ox tail or cow foot is served at Rankins Jerk Center. Those who want other types of cuisine can find a lot to choose from like Jamaican, Cuban, Italian, Thai, Chinese, Indian, Japanese, American, German, British and the well-known chains like Pizza Hut, Wendys, KFC and Burger King. A delectable combination of seafood specialties and rich Italian dishes are served at the Portofino and the famous Lighthouse Restaurant. For a fresh Caribbean seafood harvest, the Lobster Pot is the place to go with its specialty lobster cooked any way you like it. Some of the best restaurants in the Grand Cayman are The Wharf, Grand Old House, Castros Hideaway, Ragazzi, Hard Rock Caf and Margaritaville. So enjoy the Grand Cayman and fill up your tummies with all the delicious food choices that your heart desires.
Golf Greens of the Grand Cayman
Avid golfers need not fret about stopping their favorite sports activity when they go on their Grand Cayman vacations. One of the few golf courses on the island is the Britannia which was designed by Jack Nicklaus. It is located in the Hyatt Regency Grand Cayman in the Seven Mile Beach and is a 9-hole course although it uses multiple tee configurations to come up to 18 holes. The 120-acre Blue Tip at the Ritz-Carlton is also a 9-hole course and was designed with a tough terrain by Greg Norman. The Sunrise Family Golf Center is likewise a 9-hole golf course that is also considered as tough by golfers who have played there. The North Sound Club that was formerly the Links at Safehaven is the only 18-hole golf course in the Grand Caymans and was built according to the USGA standards. For golfers out on their Grand Cayman vacations, book early if you want to play on weekends otherwise weekdays are quieter with the locals at work.
What to See in the Grand Cayman
The powder white sand beaches and unique water sports adventures are not the only attractions that Grand Cayman vacations can offer to the avid vacationers. Top on the list is the popular Stingray City which is a 12-foot dive site and sandbar where you can feed the friendly South Atlantic stingrays. The tranquil Rum Point Beach also invites you to relax and just laze around. Another place worth visiting on Grand Cayman is the Go to Hell gift shop with the devil as the shopkeeper and was named after a fungus-blackened calcareous rock that is said to be a million years old. One interesting place that has just recently been developed is Boatswain Beach which is an extension of the Cayman Turtle Farm that was destroyed by a typhoon. Nature lovers would truly appreciate the Butterfly Farm and the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park. With all the attractions that the island has to offer, there are now more reasons to go and visit Grand Cayman.
