In the north-west of the Caribbean Sea, between the Jamaica and Cuba are the Cayman Islands. This archipelago includes three islands: Cayman Braque, Small Cayman and Grand Cayman. They belong to the British Empire and are governed by the Governor, who represents the Queen of Great Britain. The islands were discovered in 1503, and of course Columbus did it. He then encountered many sea turtles in these waters and therefore called these islands turtle, or Las Tortugas. But later they were renamed the Cayman Islands due to the fact that these reptiles on the islands were also found in abundance.
But this is all history and now the Cayman Islands are wonderful islands for relaxation. There are wonderful white sand beaches, many places for snorkeling and diving, as well as developed tourist infrastructure. The climate on them is tropical, trade winds, and the average monthly temperature ranges from +15 - +30 degrees. The period from May to October is the rainy season. On the islands there are short showers, and the air temperature is kept at around 29 degrees. And the rest of the time it is dry and even a little cool. The average daily temperature is between +17 - +24 degrees. In the summer, hurricanes and storms often occur in these waters.
And the capital of the islands is the city of Georgetown. And in this fairly modern city, a modest historical center has been preserved. It has not changed much since the end of the 18th century. And in the oldest house of this city is the National Museum, which is considered the best in the Caribbean. Georgetown also has the Cayman Treasures Maritime Museum, which has a diorama dedicated to the days when the Cayman Islands were a maritime center.
Georgetown itself is mainly a shopping and banking center. But next to it on the shores of West Bay lies the Seven Mile Beach (Seven Mile Beach). And the entire coastal strip at this beach is literally full of restaurants and hotels. And on the beach itself, vacationers will find ancient white sand, modern service and excellent conditions for diving and other water sports.
And the island of Small Cayman - these are great places for diving and beach holidays. It also preserved a relatively untouched nature. There are many wastelands and swamps on which thousands of birds live. And in the northwest of the island there are such famous diving sites as Jackson Point and Bloody Bay Wall. And in the Wildlife Pound Nature Reserve reserve there is a colony of frigates and red-footed boobies. You can also visit the lighthouse located in the west of the island. From its height you can see the island of Cayman Braque and the azure blue waters of the Caribbean.
And the third island included in the Cayman Islands is Cayman Braque. It is the smallest and “wildest” in the entire archipelago and is overgrown with cacti, orchids and fruit trees. It has suitable places for lovers of speleology. They can explore the many caves and caverns that are located on the north coast and under the pool. And in these caverns, according to local legends, the pirates hid their treasures. Also on this island is the best site for snorkeling. And on this site, in addition to the usual reefs, there is another attraction. This is a Russian destroyer, which was specially flooded in 1996. And they did it so that tourists could feel like underwater archaeologists.
Also on these islands a completely civilized vacation is available. Cayman Islands - a lot of hotels of different stars. Many of them are resort centers. And on their territory there are pools, beauty salons, golf courses and other amenities. And some hotels even have their own diving schools. There are also hotels with apartments that are focused on family accommodation. And the rooms in these hotels are most often decorated in national traditions and equipped with modern amenities such as a refrigerator, air conditioning and other things. Also, most of these hotels offer their guests full board. And these hotels belong to major international hotel brands such as Hyatt, Ritz-Carlton and Marriot. So the Cayman Islands - this is all kinds of relaxation.