Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Down into the Deep in a Submarine:
Atlantis Adventures and its
competitor, Nautilus, will take y ou under the sea to explor e the
vivid, colorful life of one of the most incredible marine habitats on
the planet, all without getting w et. The companies co ver the full
spectrum of submarine experiences, from trips to the teeming shal-
low reefs and ship wrecks of G eorge Town Harbour, to v oyages to
coral canyons at 30m (98 ft.). You can even take a trip to the Cay-
man Wall at 300m (984 ft.). S ee p. 114.
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Spending the D ay on S even M ile Beach:
This strip of golden
sand, r unning the length of the w estern side of G rand Cayman,
is what makes this island a y ear-round destination. S oft sands,
roped-off swimming sections, and casuarina shade tr ees make for
perfect Caribbean beachfront charm. For jogging, sunning, swim-
ming, windsurfing, kayaking, water-skiing, parasailing, snorkeling,
scuba diving, or just plain walking, this is one of the geatest beach-
fronts in the Western Hemisphere, complemented b y a string of
hotels, restaurants, and shops along the entire length of the beach.
See p. 106.
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Visiting the World's Only Green Sea Turtle Farm:
The Cayman
Turtle Farm was cr eated to pr ovide a safe habitat for the endan-
gered green sea turtle. Thousands of these magnificent creatures are
hatched and raised here. See p. 119.
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Going F ishin':
F ishing is the “ national spor t” of the Cayman
Islands—a tr emendously popular pastime for locals and visitors
alike. The catches (which can turn up as close as .4km/a quar ter-
mile offshore on all three islands) include such prizes as blue mar-
lin, wahoo, dolphin (mahimahi), tuna, and other species.
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Bonefishermen will be lur ed to the flats off Little Cayman. S ee
p. 116 for fishing off G rand Cayman, p . 182 for Little Cayman
fishing, and p. 167 for Cayman Brac fishing.
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Snorkeling in an U nderwater Paradise:
G reat snor keling, which
can be fun for the entire family, is found close to the shore of all three
islands. From encounters with the rays of S tingray City to explora-
tions of ship wrecks, under water thrills galor e await y ou. See “ The
Best Snorkeling Sites,” later in this chapter, for our favorite sites.
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Escaping to Little C ayman:
As much as w e like to visit G rand
Cayman, we also like to escape fr om it sometimes. I f you want a
place where the only footprints in the sand will be y ours, head for
Little Cayman, a tiny , cigar-shaped island only 16km (10 miles)
long. Once here, you'll enjoy deserted, pearl-white-sand beaches;
spectacular bonefishing; barbecue cookouts under the stars; and
some of the best scuba diving and snor
keling in the world. S ee
chapter 10.
