The Cayman Islands is home to unique and diverse critters – some found nowhere else in the world. Here’s a quick glance at what wildlife resides on the islands, and how to get a closer look: BLUE IGUANA These rare local lizards with blue-hue pigmentation are an endangered species that are found nowhere else in…
Cayman’s turtle nesting season is poised to break another record with 810 nests counted across all three islands in 2023. This number falls just 48 nests short of last year’s record of 858, which was the highest count since the Department of Environment began recording data in 1998. Jane Hardwick, the manager of the DoE…
Little Cayman, known for its stunning coral reefs and diverse marine life, is experiencing an impressive resurgence in the populations of parrotfish and Nassau groupers. This positive development brings hope for the restoration of the island’s delicate underwater ecosystem. Recent observations made in the Central Caribbean Marine Institute’s 2022 ‘Little Cayman Report Card’, have revealed…
THE CLEAR, CALM WATERS OF THE CAYMAN ISLANDS are are ideal for swimming and snorkelling. The warm temperatures in and out of the sea are perfect for a splash-around, serious swimming or even just a paddle. Snorkellers will also delight in discovering interesting sites to observe colourful marine life. Here are some favourite spots: SEVEN…
A boat trip to Stingray City and the Sandbar is a must-do excursion. It is Grand Cayman’s top attraction, offering visitors a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to observe and interact with the sociable Southern stingrays in their natural habitat. Various charter companies escort visitors to the sites in the North Sound where these friendly rays have been…
No sunset in Cayman is the same as the last. And whether the sky is illuminated with soft pinkish hues, or fiery red streaks, taking a moment to appreciate the scene is never a regret. Here are some perfect spots from which to take in the spectacle of a Cayman sunset. If you’re lucky, you…
Grand Cayman is renowned for its spectacular white-sand beaches. Powdery soft beaches can be found dotted across the island, each offering different scenery and experiences. Here are some tops spots to check out: Seven Mile Beach Famous for a reason, Seven Mile Beach – which is actually 5.5 miles long – offers stretches of…