Plan your trip to Cayman Islands

Nestled in the western Caribbean, south of Cuba and west of Jamaica, lie the Cayman Islands. The coral-reef trio of islands is known for two things: serene, magnificent beaches and some of the best diving in the world. The islands were formed after coral encrusted the peaks of an ancient subterranean mountain range; the result is a diving jewel prized for its deep waters and unparalleled wall diving.

The British colony comprises Grand Cayman, the largest, and most popular of the three islands, Cayman Brac (the middle child) and Little Cayman. While Grand Cayman is more well-known as a beach resort destination and an offshore banking center, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman offer uncrowded retreats, renowned wall scuba diving (especially famous for Bloody Bay) and shipwreck diving. Cayman Brac features a giant limestone bluff for some world-class climbing.

The Cayman Islands have borne the brunt of many Caribbean hurricanes. While Hurricane Ivan devastated Grand Cayman in 2004, the island quickly picked itself back up, and rebuilt and retrofitted extensively.