subject: My Finest Leads In Having The Cheap Villa Rentals In The Cayman Islands [print this page] Water Sports Entertainment 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. Parasailing allows you to have a panoramic view of the Grand Caymans beaches as well as the azure crystal waters. Windsurfing is another option and the best place to go is the East End because it has strong trade winds that are ideal for windsurfing although the North Sound and West Coast are also good choices. Otherwise, you can also tour the lush mangroves with your kayak. For the less adventurous, sailing, sunset cruises or special theme cruises give one a chance to relax and laze on a chartered boat. For those who want a view of the marine life, opt for a glass bottom boat to sail on the beautiful waters. On an island surrounded by azure waters, you get an endless choice of water adventures for that ultimate fun vacation.
Luring in the Fishes in the Grand Cayman
The crystal clear, warm, clean waters of the island are so teeming with marine life that fishing has been unofficially known as the islands national sport. Fishing trips are always productive because of the presence the whole year round of special large game fish such as blue marlin, tuna, wahoo, barracuda and dolphin (mahi-mahi). Since the temperatures of the waters are almost always warm, baitfish are constantly available as well as the big game fish like the 200-lb marlin which sometimes can be reached just 450 meters from the shore. There are also other types of fishing that you can take part in like shore fishing, bottom and reef fishing, light tackle and flyfishing as well as night fishing which are all regulated by the Marine Parks Laws. The annual Cayman Islands International Fishing Tournament, the Rotary Club International Fishing Tournament and the May Braq Jackpot Annual Fishing Club are held in the Grand Caymans. So lure in the fishes when you go on vacation and it is guaranteed to bring in a lot of fun.
Playing Golf in the Grand Cayman
If you are a serious golfer and would not want to miss out on a game while you are away on your Grand Cayman vacation, you would be happy to know that golf is one sport you can indulge in on the island. The Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course, the Britannia is one of the few golf courses on the island. 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 only 18-hole golf course on the island is the North Sound Club which was formerly the Links at Safehaven with greens built to 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.
Grand Caymans Best Diving Spots
Grand Cayman is well known for being one of the best scuba diving spots, with over 250 dive sites available for you to choose from. The waters of this vacation island is balmy at 75 to 85 degrees, has a 100-foot visibility, calm and current-free. Under the sea of this popular vacation destination are interesting shipwrecks and magical undersea wonders with colorful fishes, sponges and corals, stingrays, green and hawksbill sea turtles. The legendary Stingray City in the North Sound is considered as the worlds best 12-foot dive. For those who are interested to learn scuba diving, there are dive shops that offer lessons. otherwise if you are already a diver you can rent scuba diving gear at these shops. A very interesting dive spot is the area with two walls that is home to rainbow colored sponges and corals and has a 60 foot wall drop for short dives plus a longer dive into an abyss. Book for your Grand Cayman vacation and see the wonders that its waters will offer you.
