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\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Caymans have one of the highest living standards in the world. This is mostly due to their position as a major financial centre and their tourism industry. The islands attract over one million visitors every year. The Caymans offers white beaches, bountiful sunshine and classy, yet expensive, accommodation and restaurants. The outstanding coral reefs and incredibly clear waters have made this island group a favourite destination for divers. <\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe largest island, Grand Cayman is just 13km wide and 35km long. Grand Cayman receives the most visitors, with the Seven Mile Beach as the main attraction. Cayman Brac and Little Cayman are quieter but as spectacular.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDesserts also have the fair share of glory here. One worth trying is the traditional Heavy Cake<\/b>. But the favourite would be the Rum cake, particularly from two makers: the Tortuga Rum cake<\/b> or the Blackbeard's Rum Company Rum<\/b>. Chocolate lover must go to the Icoa Chocolates<\/b> store, which offers completely natural hand-filled chocolates. All the fillings are made from scratch using fresh local produce like Key limes, passion fruit, coconut, rum, pineapple and spices. Local libations consist of the local Stingray beer<\/b> and the island's rum companies<\/b>.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe first permanent inhabitants of the Cayman Islands settled around the 1700. The settlers were made up of pirates, refugees from the Spanish Inquisition, shipwrecked sailors, and slaves. The majority of Caymanians are of African and British descent, with considerable interracial mixing. The islands, along with nearby Jamaica, were captured and ceded to England in 1670 under the Treaty of Madrid. They were governed as a single colony until 1962, when they became a separate British overseas territory. <\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe island of Grand Cayman was severely damaged by Hurricane Ivan in 2004, which destroyed or damaged most buildings. Since then Grand Cayman has fully recovered.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThere are also numerous ATM machines in Grand Cayman, but are more scant in Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. Most credit cards and Traveller's cheques are accepted at all large shopping centres, restaurants, hotels, etc.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThere are several newspapers on the island. The leading paper is the Caymanian Compass<\/i> which is published daily. Cable TV is available in most hotels. The Friday edition lists entertainment events. Usually found in hotel lobbies, the What's Hot<\/i> is a free monthly magazine geared to visitors.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThere have been incidents of sexual assault, some reportedly involving the use of so-called "date rape" drugs.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIt is highly recommended NOT TO BUY black-coral<\/b> products, as it is an endangered species and has most probably been taken illegally from the sea.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCaymanians drive on the LEFT side<\/b>. If you plan on renting a car, a jeep or a van, you will need to purchase, for about US $7.50, a temporary visitor’s drivers license at the car rental agency. Mopeds, scooters and bicycles can also be rented, helmets are required by law. Taxis fares are set by the government and are considered expensive. Call for a cab to be dispatched, as you generally cannot hail one on the street. The bus service, called Omni Bus, of Grand Cayman is runs from West Bay to Rum Point. Although bus stops are usually well marked, you can often flag down the driver with a wave.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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