Airport: Owen Roberts International Airport
Airport Tax: The departure tax is around CI $20 per person. This is sometimes included on your airline ticket, please verify.
Distance from Airport: 3 km from George Town
Tourist Season: December through April
The Cayman Islands are known to fellow tourists as a relaxing spot, but also as a very busy destination with forest reserves, historic buildings, nature trails, and submarine sightseeing. These islands offer something for everyone at every age, and cater to varying physical abilities and interests.
The Cayman Islands are located 480 miles south of Miami and are 180 miles northwest of Jamaica. The islands are surrounded by coral reefs, and the main language on the island is English. The population of the islands is around 52,000 people and the average annual temperature reaches a high of 86 degrees fahrenheit and a low of 66 degrees fahrenheit. Grand Cayman is the most developed island, and has retained it's natural beauty while offering visitors an array of activities including a superior tourism infrastructure. Travellers from Canada, the Caribbean, Bermuda, Panama, and Mexico wishing to enter the Caymans must have a passport to enter or re-enter the United States.
The Cayman Islands dollar is the main currency and it is fixed to the U.S. dollar. There is electricity available on the island and driving is on the left hand side of the road! The popular tourist sightseeing locations would be the plentiful white sand beaches, Stingray City, as well as the Jackson Marine Park for snorkelling. Visitors will be sure to find the local people to be very warm and inviting.