Life In Cayman Islands

Before you plan to go to Cayman Islands to have your vacation, it is important for you to know the kind of life you may experience there.

In the islands, you will not have any problem regarding electricity and water. The electricity in the place is said to be the same as that of the United Stated and Canada (110 volts, 60 cycles). Desalinated water in the islands is produced through reverse osmosis process. This water is distributed to West Bay, Seven Mile Beach, Savannah, Bodden Town, and some parts of North Side. The water that the islands produce is said to be safe for you to drink.

Regarding money matters, the Islands’ currency is Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD). This is pegged to the U.S. dollar at a fixed rate of 1 KYD to 1.227 USD. You can also make use of your traveler’s check and credit cards as they are widely accepted at most stores. Your MasterCard and Visa with Cirrus affiliation are also accepted particularly on Grand Cayman. Upon withdrawing money, you will have an option of getting either U.S. or Cayman dollars. The available notes for Cayman dollar are $1, $5, $10, $25, $50, and $100. If you decide to withdraw U.S. dollars and plan to buy something, you no longer need to exchange your money into the local currency as many merchants have their goods tagged with both KYD and US$.

With regards to entering the islands, all U.S. citizens are required to possess a valid passport to enter the Islands. If you are a U.S., U.K., or a Canadian citizen, you can enter the Cayman Islands without a visa.

In connection with the healthcare, the Cayman Islands have a modern healthcare system. If you need to go to a hospital, there are two available hospitals in George Town. You can either go to the government run Cayman Islands Hospital or to the smaller, private Chrissie Tomlinson Memorial Hospital. In addition to these two hospitals, there is also a small healthcare facility on Cayman Brac and a satellite clinic on Little Cayman.

When it comes to security, the Islands have their own police force. The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service makes sure that the Islands peace and security are maintained. They also conduct regular off-shore marine patrols in the vicinity of the Islands.

Most importantly, the reason why you will visit the Islands is because of the tourist spots. You can enjoy staying in one of Grand Cayman’s main attraction, the world-famous Seven Mile Beach. You can find a number of the island’s hotels, resort, and condominiums in this place. It is said to be considered as one of the best beaches in the world. You can also visit some of the Islands’ historical sites to give you an idea of the kind of life the place had 100-150 years ago. In addition, if you are into scuba diving, the place is perfect for you because of the Islands’ crystal-clear water and accessible wall dives.

Your vacation will turn out to be a perfect one if you plan it carefully. And what other way for you to set out your plan perfectly but to know all the information about the kind of life you may experience in Cayman Islands.
