Hello Friends!

Holy crap! I love Barbados! I have been a few times in the last five years and I always seem to return seeking the warm golden sun, awesome beaches and a "not stuffy" British vibe. Perhaps a stay at the Crane Hotel Resort is in your future! 

​Erik

THE CAYMAN ISLANDS - A LITTLE LIGHT READING

Articles From Erik
Top 10 Safest Airlines for 2020
Planning A Vacation Calendar for 2020
How to Score An Affordable Hotel Room
FAST FACTS
​Continent or Region: The Caribbean
Country: The Cayman Islands 
Capital: George Town
Major Tourist Destinations: George Town
Primary Language: English
Timezone: Eastern
Currency: Cayman Islands dollar (KYD)

​​Passport: Yes, Americans need a valid passport to enter The Cayman Islands
Visa: American citizens do not need a visa if traveling for vacation

More information on passports & visas can be found here.

I love traveling abroad as much as I love traveling within my home country of the United States. However, I want you to be safe and be an excellent representative of your home country. Even in places that are very friendly to visitors, remember that you are in a foreign country and understanding local customs is critical. So, here are a few tips as you prepare for your adventure.
  1. Before you depart from your home country, call The US Embassy (or your home country embassy) and tell them you are leaving your home country. That way they are aware of your whereabouts in case of emergency.
  2. Carry only the credit cards you are using to charge expenses. Call those credit card companies before you leave. Do not travel with your debit cards. 
  3. Clean out your wallet or purse and carry only what you need. 
  4. Solve your mobile phone situation before you depart. Usually a phone call to your provider will get you started.
  5. Keep all medications with you in your carry on.
  6. Leave a photo copy of all your travel documents (passport, itinerary, copy of your credit cards) with a friend or at your home. 
  7. Do not travel with expensive jewelry.
  8. Make sure you travel with a valid passport or visa (if required). Also, bring another valid form of photo I.D., and photocopies of both I.D.s. in case of loss or theft.
  9. Read up on local laws and practices before you get here.
  10. Be a respective guest of the local customs and obey the local laws.
  11. If English is not the primary language, then familiarize yourself with key phrases and make attempts in the country's primary language. Locals usually appreciate the effort.  
  12. Keep luggage, handbags or backpacks in view at all times.
  13. Keep possessions close to your body.
  14. Don’t take around large amounts of cash.
  15. Avoid wearing expensive jewelry on road trips or excursions.

For US citizens, visit the US State Department's website (for American citizens) before you travel abroad. Her'e's a direct link to get started. 
TRANSPORTATION
Generally speaking, it is pretty easy to get to Grand Cayman by air from major hubs in the US and Canada.  

Cayman is 480 miles south of Miami, which is just an hour by plane. The main airport is Owen Roberts International in Grand Cayman. Cayman Brac also has its own hub, Charles Kirkconnell Airport. Meanwhile, Little Cayman is served by daily inter-island flights. Cayman Airways and Cayman Express provide inter-island flights between Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. Nonstop service to Grand Cayman is available from the U.S., the U.K., Canada and other markets.

Major Air Gateway(s):  
​Cruise Port(s): 
Driving: On the left
Car Rentals: You can rent a car or scooter in The Caymans
THE WEATHER
The "wet season" runs from about June to December. The "dry season" runs from about December to May. From December to May the average temperatures are about 70 to 88 °F.  Between June and November, they range from 73 to 88 °F. 
WHERE TO STAY

WHERE TO EAT
HELPFUL LINKS
The Cayman Islands has an official tourism bureau. Learn what an "official tourism bureau"is by watching this video. 

​The Cayman Islands Official Tourism Site
e