subject: Visitors Greatest Guide On Having Your Complete Cruises In The Grand Cayman [print this page] Sightseeing in the Grand Cayman Sightseeing 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. One of the most enticing diving spots that lures scuba divers and snorkelers is the well-known Stingray City that offers you the chance to swim with a lot of friendly South Atlantic Stingrays that you can play with and feed. You can spend a lazy day at quiet Rum Point Beach just relaxing or reading a book. One very interesting gift shop worth visiting is Go to Hell where you will be attended to by the devil and which got its name from a million-year old calcareous rock blackened by fungus. Boatswain Beach is a 30 acre marine park that is an extension of the old Cayman Turtle Farm that was recently renovated after its destruction by a typhoon. The Butterfly Farm and Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park are two good attractions worthy of visiting especially by those who love nature. Grand Cayman vacations really have so many attractions that tempt one to stay on longer.
Go Fishing in the Grand Cayman
Fishing is bringing in a lot of interest in the island surrounded by abundant waters and it is called the Grand Caymans 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). The temperature of the water changes only between 8 to 10 degrees creating no problem with finding baitfish as well as the bigger game fish like the 200-lb marlin which sometimes is just 450 yards from the shore. For the more adventurous and active, try out shore fishing, bottom and reef fishing, light tackle and flyfishing subject to the provisions of the Marine Parks Laws. The islands play host to fishing tournaments such as the annual April Cayman Islands International Fishing Tournament, the annual September Rotary Club International Fishing Tournament and the May Braq Jackpot Annual Fishing Club. So lure in the fishes when you go on vacation and it is guaranteed to bring in a lot of fun.
Enjoy Shopping in the Grand Cayman
Swimming, scuba diving, parasailing and more including shopping should form a part of your must-do activities during your Grand Cayman vacation. The best place to go shopping in the Grand Caymans is George Town which until now has retained its old world charm and a lazy relaxed way of life. Despite the fact that the Grand Cayman is not your typical cosmopolitan shopping area, you can get many shopping privileges that you cannot get in other famous shopping places. There are local shops where you can get unique but beautiful handicrafts that you can take home as souvenirs. Popular designer brands including top of the line modern and stylish clothes, jewelry, watches, leather goods and crystal are just some of the items that you can buy here. Even better is that they are much cheaper than buying them from the US as they are tagged at duty free prices. It would really be a treat to yourself or your family to go on a vacation to the Cayman Islands and at the same time do your shopping there.
Finest Grand Cayman Restaurants
There are a host of restaurants in the Grand Caymans that travelers will never run out of dining options during their Grand Cayman vacations. If you want a taste of local exotic dishes like conch fritters or stewed turtle, they are served at the local dining places. When in the Grand Cayman, eat as the Caymans do and try out the jerk chicken, beans and rice and plantain, ox tail or cow foot at the Rankins Jerk Center. You will also find several different cuisines other than the authentic Cayman cuisine like Jamaican, Cuban, Italian, Thai, Chinese, Indian, Japanese, American, German, British and more not counting the fast food chains such as Pizza Hut, Wendys, KFC and Burger King. Those who crave seafood and Italian cuisine can opt for Portofino or the famous Lighthouse Restaurant located right at the oceanfront. The Lobster Pot serves mouth-watering lobster cooked depending on how you wish it to be cooked. Some of the best restaurants in the Grand Cayman are The Wharf, Grand Old House, Castros Hideaway, Ragazzi, Hard Rock Caf and Margaritaville. Whatever your desire may be, there will always be some gastronomic delight on Grand Cayman that will please you.
