* Insightful commentary on the best places to stay, dine, and enjoy the outdoors on Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, and Cayman Brac.
* Up-to-the-minute coverage of the hottest shopping and nightlife on all three islands.
* Reviews of our favorite Cayman Islands experiences, from exploring the coast in a submarine to swimming with stingrays to visiting the world's only green sea turtle farm.
* Insider tips on the best deals, the most overlooked--and the most overrated--attractions, and the best places to get away from the crowds.
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Höhe: 18.7 cm
Breite: 10.9 cm
Dicke: 13 mm
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978-1-118-00429-6 (9781118004296)
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Veteran travel writers Darwin Porter and Danforth Prince have written numerous Frommer's guides to the Caribbean, Bermuda, and The Bahamas, including books on the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Barbados, and the Virgin Islands. Porter is also a Hollywood columnist, a radio broadcaster, and the author of numerous biographies of American iconic figures. Prince was formerly employed by the Paris bureau of The New York Times and is president of Blood Moon Productions.
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1 THE BEST OF THE CAYMAN ISLANDS 1
The Best Cayman Island Experiences 1
The Best Beaches 3
The Best Scuba-Diving Sites 3
The Best Snorkeling Sites 7
The Best Honeymoon & Wedding Accommodations 8
The Best Places to Get Away From It All 8
The Best Luxury Hotels 9
The Best Restaurants 10
2 PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO THE CAYMAN ISLANDS 12
The Islands in Brief 12
When to Go 17
CAYMAN ISLANDS CALENDAR OF EVENTS 18
Entry Requirements 21
Getting There 24
GETTING THROUGH THE AIRPORT 27
Getting Around 31
RENTING A CAR 101 32
Money & Costs 34
What Things Cost in Grand Cayman 36
Health 38
Crime & Safety 41
SAFETY & SECURITY FOR SCUBA DIVERS 41
Specialized Travel Resources 42
Responsible Tourism 44
GENERAL RESOURCES FOR GREEN TRAVEL 45
Packages for the Independent Traveler 46
ASK BEFORE YOU GO 47
Staying Connected 48
Tips on Accommodations 50
ONLINE TRAVELER'S TOOLBOX 50
GETTING MARRIED IN THE CAYMAN ISLANDS 54
3 WHERE TO STAY ON GRAND CAYMAN 58
Hotels & Resorts 59
FAMILY FRIENDLY LODGINGS 65
Condos, Villas & Cottages 69
4 WHERE TO EAT ON GRAND CAYMAN 77
Restaurants by Cuisine 79
Very Expensive 81
Expensive 82
Moderate 92
KILL DEVIL, THE DRINK OF CHOICE 96
Inexpensive 98
5 BEACHES & ACTIVE PURSUITS ON GRAND CAYMAN 104
Hitting the Beaches 105
Scuba Diving & Snorkeling 107
WRECK OF THE TEN SAILS 108
THE ISLAND'S NEWEST SHIPWRECK.AND NEWEST REEF 109
YOUR TEMPORARY CAYMANIAN PET: A STINGRAY 113
More Fun in the Surf 113
Other Outdoor Pursuits 116
THE BOOBY, THE PARROT, THE FRIGATE BIRD, ET AL. 117
Indoor Activities for Inclement Weather 120
6 EXPLORING GRAND CAYMAN 121
The Top Attractions 122
STROLL THROUGH HISOTRIC GEORGE TOWN 125
TRY TO AVOID GOING TO HELL 126
Other Attractions 126
THE NATIONAL FLOWER & THE NATIONAL TREE 127
DRIVING TOUR 1: GEORGE TOWN TO RUM POINT 128
DRIVING TOUR 2: GEORGE TOWN TO WEST BAY 134
Organized Tours 139
THE PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN 139
7 SHOPPING ON GRAND CAYMAN 141
The Shopping Scene 141
Shopping: A to Z 142
8 GRAND CAYMAN AFTER DARK 152
Clubs 153
Bar/Restaurant Combos 154
Bars 155
Pubs 156
Pool Hall Bars 158
Other Diversions 159
9 CAYMAN BRAC 160
Essentials 161
FAST FACTS: CAYMAN BRAC 162
Where to Stay 163
Where to Eat 168
Beaches & Active Pursuits 170
Shopping 174
Cayman Brac After Dark 175
10 LITTLE CAYMAN 177
Essentials 178
FAST FACTS: LITTLE CAYMAN 179
Where to Stay 180
Where to Eat 184
Beaches & Active Pursuits 185
Exploring Little Cayman 188
BIKING ON WATER 189
Shopping 190
Little Cayman After Dark 190
11 FAST FACTS 192
Index 197
