Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands

The moment you think about Islands, it gives a holiday mood. One may think about a stress free adventure with friends and family. Cayman Islands are place to visit when you just start thinking about fun filled days.

Introduction:

It covers the brief history of Cayman Island with its three beautiful islands, its climate, food and the people of Cayman Island.

Brief History:

In 17^th century Cayman Islands was an untouched place, it was not a populated place. The inhabitants by and by settled at this place, which are all interracial mix population. Some of these were shipwrecked sailors, absconders from Oliver Cromwell’s army which was in Jamaica, some of them were slaves, even pirates and investigators. All were very different from each other cast and creed. The treaty of Madrid in 1670, took over Cayman Islands along with Jamaica and the rulers was Great Britain. After this in 1730’s many temporary settlement began on the Island. Cayman Islands were very well known for its Tax-Exempt in the past history. The Caymanian were rewarded by King George III, not to impose tax on them as one’s they have rescued many Jamaicans merchants from a ship convoy which got struck at the reef of Gun Bay, it happened in 1788. The Cayman Islands ones used to be administered and depend on Jamaica but from 1959, it made its self-governing colony in 1959 and now it became an independent Overseas British Territory.

Cayman Islands Climate:

Talking about climate it is like what an island should have, the operated winds ensures that it does not let the climate too hot, means that the weather is good throughout the year. For every place you have a peak season, here with Cayman Islands it runs between December and April, consequently followed by rainy seasons which are from May to November. This season is a hurricane one, so the visitors are advised to keep a track on the weather as it would helpful to them before and after they are on the Island. It is said that the rainy seasons are best for a visitor to visit as the rooms and the hotels become very cheap to stay, even the beaches are with less crowd. The rains on the islands are not very prickly so it does not ruin the holiday mood of the visitors.

Cayman Best Known Islands:

 Cayman Islands consist of three beautiful Islands. Cayman Brac, Grand Cayman and Little Cayman, they are just 480 miles away from the south of Miami. They are called as the little paradise of Cayman Islands as they are blessed with deep sun shining beaches and water with beautiful gold fishes, it is known as one of the best diving places in the world.

Cayman Brac is said to offer one of the best dramatic scenery of the country because it has the charm and friendliness of a sea fearing traditional community.  It is also known as a ‘Treasure Island’ in Robert Stevenson’s Novel. And today also it seems so much true as because of its traditional beauty. The landscape is sculpted with unpredicted panorama carved caves and a variety of flora and fauna. You can also take a look at the light house from the bluff which gives you a breath taking sight. The caves and the sinkholes all around are alluring and can be explored above the high sea water. The unusual plants and flowers are spread all though the place and can feel it when you go through the woodlands. The views from Bluff are elegant in itself, one of them is the bird watching. The rare seen Cayman Brac parrots are also seen in this natural environment. The Brackers are very warm and independent populations which are not so much in numbers. They are proudly share their homeland with the visitors. The Caymanian houses are beautifully surrounded by the lovely tropical flowers which are naturally found all through the year. Brac Island will give you its peaceful freshness with an astonishing contrast throughout your adventure on the Island. The most important feature of this Island is its diving part, the visitor’s newest attraction is the ship which was wrecked in the year 1996 it was the Cuban naval frigate in the northwest coast. Now it was all around the sea beaches now if we go a little offshore we ca find the Cayman Brac Museum. It has variety of caves to watch with nature trace exploring the bluff, the traditional homes are also beautiful with sea fearing architectural styles. As mentioned before the charming and loving people are someone very extraordinary group of people. Grand Cayman here means with stunning and extravagant beauty. This Island is the most largest, happening and developed of all the three islands. This is a modern place with all modern convenience to make your stay comfortable with all possible activities around. The capital city which is the George Town seems to be the home of Grand Cayman, which is very famous for its finest shopping centers and cooking in Caribbean. You have choices for you when you are at Grand Cayman, can take up a party and dance all night or can visit the sea to see the wrecks or can go out for sightseeing. The interest is yours and the choice is also yours. If you want to visit the latest beaches of the Caribbean they it is at Grad Cayman, which is seven miles long. It is said that it is all sand as far as you can stretch your eyes to see. The other attractions are the National Trust’s Mastic Trial which is 2 miles long with traditional footsteps which seems to be untouched in the woodlands. Then you can enjoy the Queen Elizabeth’s Botanic Park which is 65 acres in land and worthwhile to watch. You can watch the Caymans National Museum, the historic sit of Pedro St. James, Boatswains Beaches, and National Historic Sites which are restored and are made again under the guidance of National Trust. Finally you have a Rum Point, which is must to see it will give you sunny beach, a good snack to eat or a delicious meal or can take a dip in the crystal clear water of  Grad Cayman. Little Cayman is said to be the least developed of all the three Caymans islands. It has very less people living in it, but it gives you magnificent beaches with all alone atmosphere with radiant beaches and specially the untouched tropical beauty of Little Cayman. We can find the rare birds out here which are more in numbers. The best thing is if you believe in privacy then this is the best Island to visit. Here you can venture to a small lagoon and swim in privacy, or can take a boat and go to small islands and visit the remotest of place with total nature at its command, it is truly a place to relax your body and soul.

The Caymanian:

The islands are special, so are the people. These people are very captivating in nature. They welcome the visitors with their warm smile by plying music all over the Island. The other three islands can be visited our can sit with the Caymanian and eat their rum cake, know a little about their traditional and ancient culture and can soak the warm and beautiful sunshine. The Caymanian is best known for their friendly behavior and spiritualism, as they are regular church goers. They are proud of their rich and multicultural with multiracial people settle on this Island. English is their official language. The people are very bold not so shy ones as they greet and mix with people very fast and easily. If you meet any Caymanian, they will guide you properly if you are on your visit to the place as they have the names of the spot at the tip of their tongue. These people boast of Caribbean to be the safest place of all as the crime rate is very low.

Caymanian Food:

The best place to find the diverse taste of food with 140 nationalities that what they call it as their home. They have dining on the beachside, if the visitors are comfortable to sit inside then they have a beautiful place inside for food, fast foods at the street side. It is said that no matter whatever your choice for food is you will find each and every item t satisfy your appetite in reasonable price to meet all the occasions at Cayman Islands.

Summary: 

Cayman Islands has fun filled places were you must travel ones with your family and friends. You can meet the nature which is at its peak with radiant beauty. If one needs peace of body and soul then can go the any of three Islands which is unique in itself with lot of activities all around you. It is like if God has blessed this place with all special places which is exceptional in itself. You have fishing, boating, delicious food, beautiful nature, untouched beaches, warm and friendly people and their traditions which make this island beautiful and a place to visit.