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Grand Cayman is one of a group of three magnificent tropical
islands Christopher Columbus called "Las Tortugas" (the turtles)
for the sea creatures he found in the ocean water. The
designation did not endure, however, for on later maps the
islands were labeled the Caimanau, the Carib Indian word for
"crocodile." The name "Caimanas" refers inaccurately to the
iguanas native to the islands, which were perhaps at one point
mistaken for crocodiles. Among other attractions, visitors to
the island will enjoy learning about the turtles, visiting the
town of Hell, exploring Seven-Mile Beach and enjoying the
undersea world. |
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The One Thing You Don't Want to Miss |
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Experience a once-in-a-lifetime adventure: snorkeling with
stingrays at Stingray City Sandbar. These relatively tame
creatures will swim right into your arms and eat from your hand.
They have velvety soft skin and love to have their bellies
rubbed. Despite their frightening name, they are very gentle and
won't hurt you as long as you stay away from their tails.
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Other Fun Things to Do |
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Take a tour through the charming city of George Town,
the capital of the Cayman Islands. Stop at the Conch
Shell House, constructed entirely of the trumpet shells
of the mollusk, and the town of Hell, whose name was
inspired by its unusual rock formations. Visit the
Turtle Farm, an interactive sea-turtle nursery where
green and hawksbill turtles are bred and raised. |
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Explore a seemingly endless stretch of magnificent
coastline at Grand Cayman's world-famous Seven-Mile
Beach. |
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Get away from it all and enjoy a great island-style day
out at the Rum Point Club, situated on the picturesque
north side of the island. |
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Sail the beautiful waters of the North Sounds, stopping
by Stingray City, aboard the 60-foot racing catamaran
Cockatoo. |
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Surround yourself with exotic marine life and huge coral
formations as you explore the underwater world in a
submarine. |
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Experience a bird's-eye perspective of Grand Cayman on
an exciting flightseeing tour. |
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Sporting Adventures |
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Paddle along Grand Cayman's world-renowned Seven-Mile
Beach on a kayaking adventure. |
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Explore a historic shipwreck while snorkeling the
beautiful Cayman waters. |
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Explore the island and get a great workout at the same
time, cycling through the island's quaint villages. |
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Shopping for Bargains |
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Grand Cayman is humorously referred to as "Brand Cayman" by
those savvy shoppers who know the island's reputation for
fabulous duty-free prices on designer merchandise. Great
bargains abound on jewelry and watches from Caribbean Hook,
Chopard, Honora, House of Tanzanite, John Atencio, John Hardy,
Kabana, Roberto Coin, Starnight, Alfex, Cartier, Concord,
Faconnable, Gucci, Maurice Lacroix, Michele, Movado, Wenger and
more. Fine china, crystal, perfumes, leather, rum cakes, and
liquor are available at bargain prices. Local crafts and
treasure coins found in retail shops in George Town are also
great buys. |
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