Cayman Islands in the Caribbean
 

The Grand and smaller Cayman Brac besides Little Cayman together make up this quaint British Overseas Territory that is one of the hottest Caribbean island holiday spots of recent times since the Cayman islands were discovered by Columbus in the 16th century and tagged as Las Tortugas – after the hundreds of sea turtles sighted here at the time.

However, some time down the line, there were many native caiman crocodiles noticed here, which led to these islands being re-christened as the Cayman group, though they still remained for the most part, uninhabited by humans till the latter part of the 1600s when British troops took over Jamaica from Spain and in the process of this takeover, also gained access to the Cayman Islands. Over the next hundred years that followed the English settlements on the islands were joined by emigrants from Spain, Holland and France adding to the local population here in addition to Oliver Cromwell’s army’s deserters too settling down, some with their slaves, some with families, others without.

Thus, Jamaican history and culture is as varied as its landscape; its nightlife, cuisine, crafts, art and architecture too are vital aspects of a mixed group of world cultures that make it the perfect holiday locale for those that love a dash of adventure, romance, intrepid fun and loads of secret, hide-out scope in caves, coves, sea watches and eco tourism facilities on offer – only at the Cayman Islands!

Diving at Littel Cayman 

Moving on to the other Caribbean style vacation ideas one can experience at the Cayman Islands, the best dive destinations of all three islands is Bloody Bay Wall, off shore from Little Cayman, though shore diving opportunities galore are available at other locations. Snorkeling trips are just as popular for many tourists and Stingray City or Sandbar provide the top choice for feeding, petting and checking out these stunning sea creatures native to the Caribbean islands.

Those that are not completely water-babies can try out the semi-submersible tours available from local tour companies who conduct these on a regular basis for above the wave adventurers – so no fear of getting those neat coiffeurs or designer swimwear wet!

For endurance athletes and those with a penchant for rock-climbing, the Brac's limestone bluff is a great place to head with a sturdy pair of hiking boots and a head for heights.

Dancing fun

But, if dancing shoes is what get you going, there’s plenty of great music to sway to at the Wharf. For faster paced music, dancing and quick eats, there’s the ‘Next Level,’ – we mean the nightclub by that name – it offers dancing fun till late night, retro and remixed music besides a whole lot of hip-hop to suit every type of music taste.

Seven Mile Beach 

For creative talents and a host of exotic Caribbean island vacation fun, the “O” Bar located at the posh Seven Mile Beach at Grand Cayman, where flame throwers compete with juggling bartenders for a high end loft exclusively reserved for private soirees and trendy dance club patrons who love living the high life. 

For a bit of futuristic and sometimes risqué culture, exotic cuisines like sushi and other Asian fare, the ‘Bamboo Lounge’ offers a dramatic backdrop of a bar with an exclusive wine and sake mentions besides a dance floor that gets you up close and personal with whoever likes to shake their booty.

So get there and get the word out about what you liked doing best when you visit the charming, rocking, sometimes even just excitingly different – but never boring Cayman Islands!

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