Guide to Grand Cayman

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When to Go

Temperatures range from the mid 70’s to the mid 80’s year-round. To avoid the high season’s crowds and prices, travel mid-April through early December. (Hurricane season is June through November.)

Getting There

Grand Cayman is an hour by air from Miami. American, Delta, Continental, and Cayman Airways all offer nonstop flights.

Where to Stay

Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman
Seven Mile Beach; 800/241-3333 or 345/943-9000; www.ritzcarlton.com; doubles from $245.

Sunset House Hotel
Oceanfront hotel on the southwestern tip of the island, with great diving and even better drinks. Grab a seat at My Bar and watch the tropical sun go down.
390 South Church St., George Town; 877/854-3232 or 345/ 949-7111; doubles from $200.

Where to Eat

Blue
Ritz-Carlton, Seven Mile Beach; 345/943-9000; dinner for two $190.

Calypso Grill
Casual restaurant overlooking Morgan’s Harbour, specializing in simply prepared fresh seafood. Try their signature sticky toffee pudding for dessert.
West Bay; 345/949-3948; dinner for two $90.

Fidel Murphy’s
Irish pub serving cottage pie, bangers and mash, and full breakfast all day. Queen’s Court Plaza, Seven Mile Beach; 345/949-5189; dinner for two $30.

Seaharvest
The indoor-outdoor restaurant at the Sunset House also serves meals at My Bar, for guests who like dining seaside under a thatched roof. Try the coconut shrimp with fruit chutney.
390 South Church St., George Town; 345/949-7111; dinner for two $70.

What to Do

Cayman Island Turtle Farm
See thousands of turtles on Boatswain’s Beach.
West Bay; 345/949-3893; www.turtle.ky.

Where to Dive

Grand Cayman offers world-class diving. If you aren’t certified, opt for a resort course (they run from $80 to $150) or simply don snorkel gear to enjoy the undersea views. In Stingray City, divers and snorkelers can feed the giant creatures; the North Wall is another favorite, with spectacular coral, marine life, and visibility. More-experienced divers shouldn’t miss Trinity Caves, where the canyons start at 50 feet deep.

Eden Rock Diving Center
Shore dives around Eden Rock and Devil’s Grotto.
345/949-7243; www.edenrockdive.com.

Red Sail Sports
Guided tours with this outfit depart from many of the major hotels along Seven Mile Beach and Rum Point.
877/733-7245; www.redsailcayman.com.

Sunset Divers
The Sunset House has diving at its doorstep, and runs shore and boat excursions to all parts of the island.
345/949-7111; www.sunsethouse.com.

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