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The Cayman Islands were colonized from Jamaica by the British during the 18th and 19th centuries, and were administered by Jamaica after 1863. In 1959, the islands became a territory within the Federation of the West Indies, but when the Federation dissolved in 1962, the Cayman Islands chose to remain a British dependency.


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The Cayman Islands were colonized from Jamaica by the British during the 18th and 19th centuries. Administered by Jamaica from 1863, they remained a British dependency after 1962 when the former became independent.

In addition to banking (the islands have no direct taxation, making them a popular incorporation site), tourism is a mainstay, aimed at the luxury market and catering mainly to visitors from North America. Total tourist arrivals exceeded 1.2 million in 1997, with 600,000 from the US. About 90% of the islands' food and consumer goods must be imported. The Caymanians enjoy one of the highest outputs per capita and one of the highest standards of living in the world.

Christianity is pervasive here and religion is taken quite seriously.

Climate
Tropical marine. Warm, rainy summers (May to October) and cool, relatively dry winters (November to April).
In 2004 the Cayman Islands, and especially Grand Cayman, were hit hard by Hurricane Ivan.

Landscape
Low-lying limestone base surrounded by coral reefs. Highest point: The Bluff on Cayman Brac, at 43 meters (141 ft).

Eat

Jamaican and English influences can be seen in Cayman cuisine. Local specialties such as fish, turtle and conch are delicious and may be less expensive as they don't need to be imported. With more than 150 restaurants, unwinding with a good meal in the Cayman Islands can include chic five-star dining as well as a more casual venue under the stars, or even a themed event. From traditional Caymanian seafood to Caribbean and Thai to Italian and New World cuisine, discriminating diners are sure to find something to fit their taste. Other exciting options include dinner cruises on luxury catamarans and even an authentic tall ship. Meal prices may range from $10 to over $30 per person at the high-end restaurants.

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Hi, The last time I was in Grand Cayman was at the Sunset house in 1990. Has anyone been there lately? How is the diving? I'm assuming that the island must have recovered pretty much from the last ...
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Hi, The last time I was in Grand Cayman was at the Sunset house in 1990. Has anyone been there lately? How is the diving? I'm assuming that the island must have recovered pretty much from the last ...
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I just spent 10 days at the Southern Cross Club (SCC) in Little Cayman. I was very happy with the accommodations, food, staff and diving operations at the SCC. It was all top notch and would recomm...
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I just spent 10 days at the Southern Cross Club (SCC) in Little Cayman. I was very happy with the accommodations, food, staff and diving operations at the SCC. It was all top notch and would recomm...
Geoff Schultz
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Hi, The last time I was in Grand Cayman was at the Sunset house in 1990. Has anyone been there lately? How is the diving? I'm assuming that the island must have recovered pretty much from the last ...
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I just spent 10 days at the Southern Cross Club (SCC) in Little Cayman. I was very happy with the accommodations, food, staff and diving operations at the SCC. It was all top notch and would recomm...
Geoff Schultz
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I just spent 10 days at the Southern Cross Club (SCC) in Little Cayman. I was very happy with the accommodations, food, staff and diving operations at the SCC. It was all top notch and would recomm...
Geoff Schultz
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