subject: Guests Special Guide In Having The Special Villa Rentals In The Cayman Islands [print this page] Cavorting with Feathered Friends in the Grand Cayman
The beauty of the Grand Caymans is that they have committed themselves to environmental protection and conservation not only to protect their marine life but also their flora and fauna. Many travelers on their Grand Cayman vacations have included bird watching in their itineraries. You can see a multitude of bird species, rare and colorful numbering to about 200 different species during the peak season when migratory birds make this their home away from home. There are several beautiful species like the pretty West Indian woodpecker and the tanager with the striped heads as well as five colonies of the native brown booby, red-footed booby, least tern, and white-tailed tropic bird. These birds are easily found at any of the seven bird sanctuaries like the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, Colliers Pond, Salina Reserve, and the Majestic Reserve. The two other islands in the group have a 180-acre parrot reserve and the Booby Pond Reserve. Bird watching is an interesting learning experience and should form part of your vacation itinerary.
Finding the Best Accommodations at Grand Cayman Resort
When you plan for Grand Cayman vacations, you will never run out of choices on hotel or resort accommodations. One such hotel is the beautiful Westin Casuarina which is found on the Caymans Seven Mile beach where most of the high-end accommodations are. Ritz Carlton is also found on the same spot of beach and it has its own 9-hole golf course, as well as the Sunshine Suites Boutique Hotel, The Grand Cayman Beach Suites and the Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort which has a tropical ambiance. On the quieter sides of the island are the intimate Reef Resort with its all beachfront luxury rooms, the Sunset House that was named one of the top 5 dive resorts in the Caribbean, time share The Grand Caymanian Resort, ultra modern Cobalt Coast Dive Resort, the affordable Treasure Island Resort and the Comfort Suites. Depending on budget and preference, theres sure to be a resort fit for your lifestyle in the Grand Caymans.
Planning your Grand Cayman Vacation Packages
Planning early for your Grand Cayman vacation assures you of getting what you really want at the price that fits your budget. There are internet booking websites, travel agencies and hotels or airlines that offer attractive vacation packages. Included in most packages are flight tickets and accommodations with some throwing in spa visits or tours or water activities. A roundtrip ticket from Miami with a 4 night stay at the Comfort Suites & Resorts would be about $599 or at the Westin Casuarianas Resort and Spa at $799. The resorts and hotels have their own special package such as the Reef Resorts Summer Super Saver Package at $599 that includes 4 nights stay at a beachfront studio, all meals and drinks plus airport transfers. When you choose a package that gives you what you desire at a price that you can afford, you know that your dream vacation at the Grand Cayman is just a step away.
Top Grand Cayman Beaches
The powder white sand beaches of the island is one main reason why tourists opt to have their Grand Cayman vacations. Top choice is the Seven Mile Beach which stretches for 9 kilometers hugging the west coast and hosts the majority of the major resorts and restaurants on Grand Cayman. At the Seven Mile Beach, you can swim or sunbathe or otherwise find water sports centers that offer water craft and sports such as parasailing and snorkeling. There is also a public beach in a quieter section of the Seven Mile Beach. On the North Sound is Rum Point that is best for snorkeling as it is protected by a barrier reef. There are also other popular beaches all over the Grand Cayman like the Sunrise Villas Secluded Beach, Smiths Cove, Water Cay, South Sound Cemetery Beach, the West Bay Public Beach and Spots Beach. The beach is almost always a guarantee of ultimate enjoyment and these Cayman beaches are no exception.
