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- Destinations
- Caribbean
- Cayman Islands
- Grand Cayman
Grand Cayman
Most of the population of the Cayman Islands live on the
78-square-mile (202 sq km) Grand Cayman, and every day thousands of
visitors arrive, many of them on cruise liners, to besiege the
narrow streets of the island capital, George Town, and delight in
the beautiful beaches. The busy little colonial capital also draws
its fair share of wheelers and dealers, being a major offshore
investment centre with more than 500 banks.
The banking business has made Grand Cayman an affluent society,
but decadence has not accompanied the wealth. There are no glitzy
casinos and wild club venues here, and nudity on the beach is
frowned upon. The natural attractions are enough to draw the
crowds, however, with the coral reefs, clear waters and sandy
beaches offering the chance to try out any watersport
imaginable.
Information & Facts
Climate
Grand Cayman experiences good weather all year round with the
trade winds keeping the climate temperate. Peak season runs between
December and April while the rainy season runs from May to
November, which also happens to be hurricane season. Many visitors
choose to travel during the rainy season as prices are cheaper, the
beaches less crowded and the rain comes in short, sharp bursts and
clears relatively quickly.
Language
English is the official language.
Money
The Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD) is the official currency, which
is divided into 100 cents. It is fixed to the US dollar at US$1.20.
Currency can be exchanged at the banks, bureaux de change and many
hotels. Banks are open Monday to Saturday. US Dollars are accepted
as payment in most establishments and are the preferred currency
for exchange as both cash and as travellers cheques. ATMs are
widely available and major credit and debit cards are accepted.
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