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Discovered by Columbus in 1503 and under British rule since
1670, Grand Cayman is renowned for beautiful beaches, excellent diving and offshore banking. The Cayman Islands are a group of three islands situated between Cuba and Jamaica, only a 90-minute
flight from Miami. Tales of buccaneering feats and shipwrecked sailors, the legend of Blackbeard... the Grand Cayman Islands have a rich seafaring history with near-mythical status. For years the
islands were a base for pirates.
Today, vacationers flock to Grand Cayman for treasures of another kind - sweeping white sands,
sunken ships from centuries past, stunning coral formations and turquoise water. A perfect mix for your Grand Cayman vacation.
A diver's dream, underwater adventure abounds on a Grand Cayman vacation with more than 200 dive
sites with fascinating coral reefs and colorful marine life. A must-see is Stingray City, noted as the best
12-foot dive in the world.On land, explore mysterious caves and coves, once hideouts for notorious
pirates like Blackbeard and Sir Henry Morgan. Visit the Cayman Turtle Farm, the only green sea-turtle farm of its kind in the world. Your Grand Cayman vacation has it all. |
