If you want to spend your vacation underwater, then this is the destination for you. Grand Cayman offers unmatched diving and snorkeling where you can encounter tarpon and stingrays - which you can even pet and feed. If you want to take a break from the underwater activity, take a ferry to Rum Point to enjoy a relaxing day of beach lounging and umbrella drinks. You'll enjoy every second of a Grand Cayman vacation.

Weather and Geography

The Cayman Islands are southwest of Cuba and are relatively flat. The climate is mild and tropical with temperatures getting as low at the mid-60's in the winter and upper-80's to low 90's in the summer. During the rainy season of May to October the rain only lasts a couple of hours before it clears up.

Quick Facts

• Columbus discovered the Cayman Islands in 1503, and appropriately named it Las Tortugas for the giant sea turtles that lounged at the shoreline.
  
  
• The Green Sea Turtles of the Cayman Islands have been designated an endangered species.

Expert Travel Tips

• If you're looking for fresh seafood, head over to Batabano where fishers tie up their catch of the day. You can buy fresh lobster, fish and conch.
  
  
• Explore Seven Mile Beach's sites like Orange Canyon, Big Tunnels and Tarpon Alley.
  
  
• Take a visit to the Cayman Turtle Farm where you can see these beautiful animals. It's a must-visit.

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