Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Canadian Customs
After an absence of 24 hours, Canadian citizens can claim up to CAN $200
worth of goods without paying duty or taxes. After an absence of seven
days or longer, Canadians can claim up to CAN $750 worth of goods with-
out paying duty or taxes.
British Customs
UK travelers have the following exemption: 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars or
one liter of spirits for visitors age 17 or over and all other goods up to £36
value.
Japanese Customs
Japanese travelers have an exemption of up to Yen 200,000 and three bot-
tles of liquor for travelers age 20 and over.
Festivals & Events
Major Festivals
Throughout the calendar year, Cayman Islanders celebrate with
special events. Activities are aimed at fishermen, preservation-
ists, pilots, scuba divers, and those who just want to have a good
time.
Million Dollar Month
June is Million Dollar Month, when fishermen from far and near come to
try their luck. Residents as well as visitors from around the world enter
this tournament. The grand prize is US $250,000, awarded to the first an-
gler to break the existing Cayman Islands All-Tackle Record for Atlantic
blue marlin. The current record of 584 pounds was set in 1984. Other
prizes include US $250,000 to the boat landing the largest blue marlin
over 300 pounds; US $50,000 each to the boats landing the heaviest dol-
phin, wahoo, and yellowfin tuna; and US $50,000 to the boat of a single an-
gler landing the largest Grand Slam (heaviest combined weight of a
dolphin, wahoo, and yellowfin tuna). The visiting angler who reels in the
largest eligible fish is awarded US $5,000.
The tournament begins at The Links at SafeHaven. Registration is US
$200 (plus boat charter expenses) and is open to amateur and professional
anglers. Boat/group registration fees are US $1,000.
This tournament draws over 200 anglers. Conservation rules apply, and
fishermen are encouraged to release any catches under 300 pounds. Only
those fish caught in sanctioned Million Dollar Month boats are eligible for
the cash boat prizes and registered anglers can fish only on the Queen's
