Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Cayman Islands






The Cayman Islands are a Western Caribbean nation famous for banking (as in the scene in The Firm with Tom Cruise), but it is also a great destination for scuba diving, searching for the indigenous blue iguana and laying around on pristine Seven Mile Beach. The British territory is comprised of Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman.

Language

The official language of the Cayman Islands is English.

Money

The Cayman Island Dollar, which is tied to the U.S. dollar, is the official currency of the Cayman Islands. To find out about the conversion rates, visit our currency converter.

Accommodations

The Cayman Islands enjoy one of the highest per capita income levels in the world, and the prices on the island are reflected in that. A three star hotel will set you back upwards of $200 a night in the busy season. If there are budget accommodations available, I wasn’t able to find them.

Food and Drinks

The islands boast 150 restaurants, so you’ll surely not go hungry on your trip. There are supermarkets available for the do-it-yourselfers and for packing a picnic for the beach.

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