Nestled in the calm, turquoise waters of the western Caribbean lies the peaceful British Overseas Territory known as the Cayman Islands. Consisting of three islands just 480 miles south of Miami, Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman remain our little pieces of paradise. For the technical types, our exact location is latitude 19° 30N, longitude 80° 30W.
Blessed with sun-kissed beaches and waters teeming with gold flecked fish, the Cayman Islands offers some of the best diving and snorkelling in the world.
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Grand Cayman
Is the largest of the three islands and has an area of about 76 square miles. Its most striking feature is the shallow, reef protected lagoon known as the North Sound which is approximately 35 square miles.
Districts: North Side, Bodden Town, East End, George Town and West Bay
Population: is approximately over 40,000
Festivals: Pirates Week and Batabano Carnival
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Cayman Brac
Cayman Brac lies about 89 miles northeast of Grand Cayman. It is about 12 miles long and 1.25 miles wide with an area of about 14 square miles. Its terrain is the most spectacular of the three islands, this is because of the bluff which is a masssive central limestone outcrop which rises steadily along the island.You can get to Cayman Brac by boat or plane, if you go by prop plane it is only a 30 minute plane ride.
Districts: Spot Bay, Creek, Watering Place, Stake Bay and West End.
Population: is approximately 1800
Festivals: Braccanal - Is a festival similar to batabano with dancing and singing
Little Cayman
LIttle Cayman is located 5 miles west of Cayman Brac and has an area of about 10 square miles. You can get to LIttle Cayman by boat or plane, if you take a plane it is only about a 40 minute ride from Grand Cayman Owen Roberts Airport.
Historic and Nature sites to visit : 40
Population: is approximately 200
Festivals: LIttle Cayman Mardi Gras
