Cayman Islands

In the past they were called “The Islands That Time Forgot.” However, as one of the “hotspots” in the Caribbean, the Cayman islands are now remembered for being clean, relatively crime-free, prosperous, politically-stable and absolutely charming! The Caymanian people are also genuinely warm and welcoming. Located just 480 miles due south of Miami, this island trio comprises Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman - each with a beauty and personality of its own. These islands are British colonies and as such are English-speaking. Of the three, Grand Cayman is the largest and most populated island and is the fifth largest financial center in ... Read Full Story

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Ida strengthened back into a tropical storm early on Saturday off Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and was moving north toward the Cayman Islands, where the government issued a tropical storm warning. The U.S. National Weather Service said Ida, which had weakened to a depression on Thursday, now carried maximum sustained winds of near 45 mph/75 kph and was located about 220 miles/360 km southwest of Grand Cayman Island and about 280 miles/460 km southeast of Cozumel, Mexico. A tropical storm warning was in effect for Grand Cayman Island, the weather service said. A tropical storm watch remained in effect for the Yucatan ... Read Full Story

I was very lucky… In February 2008, I went with a group of my friends to the QE II Botanic Park on Grand Cayman Island. Since I love gardening, I always get excited about touring botanical parks, and this was a GREAT one. But it was about to get even better! Caroline and friend The QE II Botanic Park is also the home of the Blue Iguana Recovery Program. I knew about the program from my friend Janis (a former Reptiles Alive animal keeper) who now works as a Keeper at the National Zoo Reptile Discovery Center. The National Zoo is a partner with ... Read Full Story

MIAMI — A tropical storm warning has been issued for Grand Cayman Island as Ida gains strength over Caribbean waters. A tentative forecast track from the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami shows the storm could hit the U.S. Gulf Coast next week. The warning means tropical storm conditions are expected on Grand Cayman in 24 hours or less. Tropical Storm Ida, which was packing winds of 45 mph (75 kmh), was expected to approach the Yucatan Channel on Sunday. A tropical storm watch was in effect for the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico from Punta Allen north to San Felipe, and for the Cuban ... Read Full Story

Grand Cayman Island is a very admired cruise vessel haven of call in the western Caribbean. Like Costa Rica, the Cayman Islands were discovered by Columbus. He originally named them Las Tortugas as of the a mulitude turtles on the islands. They were shortly renamed Caymanas on behalf of the crocodiles on the island. At the moment the Caymans are a most important Caribbean banking and economic hub and a accepted cruise and holiday destination. Although Grand Cayman is flat and relatively unappealing, its lax tax and banking laws have seen millionaire residents from around the planet. Its crystal clear water and sparkling beaches ... Read Full Story