Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands is a collection of three islands located in the Western Caribbean sea to the south of Cuba.

A British Overseas Territory, the Caymans are a popular option for overseas tourists who are looking for a fun-filled break in the sun, with those who love water-based activities being particularly well catered for.

Around all three islands there are plenty of opportunities to go diving and explore coral reefs and old ship wrecks that lie below the surface, with the waters around Grand Cayman being some of the most popular in the region.

Alongside the diving, expect to find some of the most impressive stretches of sand anywhere in the Caribbean - with one in particular being known all over the world.

Grand Cayman is the main island and the place where you’ll find the capital city George Town, which is something of an attraction in itself - most notably with the many cruise ships that sail the region.

With a large number of hotels, Grand Cayman is the primary destination for tourists, who can also head inland to explore wide open rainforests and impressive botanical gardens. A range of walking trails cross the island for those who want to get closer to nature.

Cayman Brac is home to a number of hotels and caters primarily for those who want to enjoy outdoor pursuits, with a number of diving sites around the coast and the opportunity to go big game fishing in the surrounding waters.

Head inland, and various caves are waiting to be explored, whilst there are various rock climbing sites that have been developed since the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Little Cayman meanwhile, as the name suggests, is the smallest of the three islands and is also a haven for diving whilst it’s also a great option for people who want to spot natural wildlife - with the island being a haven for endangered iguanas, amongst other things.