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With around 250 Grand Cayman diving sites to choose from, picking a couple of sites for a one-week vacation can be confusing. With the diverse array of fishes and corals found in every dive site, it 's very difficult to resist viewing the features of each. For fish lovers, a diverse array of fishes and corals await them underwater. The wreck divers, on the other hand, can choose from a variety of wreckages with an eerie atmosphere that will definitely send chills down a person 's spine. 

Stingray City 

Located in the northwest corner of the Grand Cayman 's North Sound is one of the best Grand Cayman scuba diving sites. Inside a natural channel which goes through the barrier reef is Stingray City, a dive site that has been shown in cruise ship commercials and featured in dive magazines. In this world-famous shallow dive, one can kneel on the sand and feed or pet the stingrays. Even better, these graceful creatures swirl around divers, giving them a fantastic show. This is definitely a wonderful place for taking underwater pictures. 

Wreck Diving 

Wrecks can be viewed in some Grand Cayman scuba diving sites. One of the famous wrecks in Grand Cayman is the Oro Verde, an 84-foot steel freighter which was scuttled and sunk by the Caymanian government in May 31, 1980. Since then, this ship has been inhabited by a lot of extraordinary characters like a 300-lb jew fish named George, a six-foot green moray named Kermit and four-foot barracuda named Puff. In this area, some yellow tail snappers and angel fish may also swim by for a bite. 

Big Tunnels 

Another must-see Grand Cayman scuba diving site is the big tunnels. The coral formations in the drop off are quite unique. It looks like Neptune himself scratched the area with his trident. With networks of canyons and crevasses, it is a home to the barrel sponge, the black coral, gray angels and eagle rays. The trinity caves are also located in this area. Here, one can see a system of four coral canyons that converge on the surface of a vertical wall. 


Eagle Ray Pass 

Located in the North Wall, this is another Grand Canyon diving site that one should not miss. Formed by towering coral heads, coral archways and narrow crevices, this pass is a home to a lot of sponges, gorgonian fans and black corals. A lot of Spotted Eagle Rays also swim along the surface of the wall. 

The West Wall 

This is the most popular Grand Cayman diving site. It has a large variety of fish and other marine life. Here, divers can enjoy looking at schools of grunts, snappers and angelfish. Another wonderful feature of this site is that the creatures here are quite friendly. Because most of them are not camera-shy, many divers enjoy taking pictures of the fish in this area. Close to this area, a site called Orange Canyon is a great place to visit. Here, one can see tons of orange elephant ear sponges. 

Being a place with warm and clear waters that have a visibility of 100 feet above, going to these diving sites would definitely be a great experience. 

Take a look below at some divers exeriencing the ship wreck of a Russian Frigate in the Cayman Islands. 

 

 

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Visit the Turtle Farm at Boatswain's Beach. 


Boatswain's Beach Cayman Islands - at the Turtle Farm in West Bay, Grand CaymanThe silver lining of the devastation of Cayman Turtle Farm during Hurricane Michelle in November 2001 is the massive re-development of the turtle farm. Boatswain's Beach is an ambitious, multi-million dollar project covering 20 acres, located across the road from the old Turtle Farm. This premeire attraction incorporates fresh and salt water swimming lagoons, predator tanks, aviaries, a nature trail, fresh-water pond and traditional Cayman-style architecture. "It will be a showcase for our culture," says farm managing director Kenneth Hydes, "and will function both as a farm and research center, as well as an attraction where, rather than making a brief visit, people will want to spend the day."

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Imagine walking on a seven mile long beach, sand rubbing against your bare feet with a loved one close next to you, or visiting designer stores that sell goods that you take home duty free, or even taking a bite into a luscious piece of chocolate rum cake. These are only some of the things you can do in the Cayman Islands. With so many of us looking for a new place to go on vacation and relax, I definitely recommend the Cayman Islands.  

First of all, the Cayman Islands is rich with beaches that feature crystal clear water and grainy brown sand that gives your feet a free and natural massage. While at the beach there are many activities for people of all ages. Some like to sunbathe while reading a novel, take a dip to cool them off in the cold waters, or even engage in water sports. These water sports include, fishing, scuba diving, and jet skiing, and even surfing. 

The Cayman Islands are famous for two of its main assets. The first is duty free shopping. In the Cayman Islands there are many brand name stores to cater to your shopping needs, including Cartier, Omega, Rolex, Luis Vuitton, Chanel, and many more. The best part of all this shopping is that it is all tax and duty free. Another great asset of the Cayman Islands is its famous rum cake, and other rum products. These rum cakes are made fresh daily and are available in a variety of sizes and different flavors. 

If you are looking for a relaxing vacation, a getaway with a loved one, or a culturally enriching experience then the Cayman Islands is the place for you. From sunrise with a beach view to sunset with a cold pina colada, you will not regret your visit there. 

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The Cayman Islands are one of the most serene and peaceful vacation spots in the Caribbean. While the primary cultural influences are from the United Kingdom, North America, and Jamaica, 113 nationalities are present on the three islands. 

One of the most striking aspects of culture on the Cayman Islands - and an indicator of the predominant British and American influence - is the prevalence of Christianity. Denominations represented on the island include Roman Catholic, Baptist, Anglican, Church of God, and Presbyterian, among others. Churches are ubiquitous on the islands, and many residents reserve Sundays for churchgoing. Religion is taken so seriously that ports on the Cayman Islands are closed to cruise ships on Sundays and other religious holidays such as Christmas. 

British influence is also seen in the language of the Caymans, which is English with a lilting combination of accents from English, Scottish, and Welsh settlers. Jamaican settlers also brought their unique patois to the islands; it is still detectable in the accents of select residents today. Jamaican influences are also undeniably present in the cuisine of the Cayman Islands. Jerk seasoning is used to add flair to many traditional Caribbean dishes. The Cayman National Cultural Foundation works to promote the art and culture of the islands through dance, theatre, and the visual and literary arts. 

World class scuba diving is among the many alluring features that draw vacationers to the Cayman Islands. It is also an important part of the local culture. The Caribbean's first dive shop opened on Grand Cayman in 1957. American culture also influences the culture of the Cayman Islands, particularly in the tourist areas frequented by travelers from North America. American dollars are widely accepted. 

Caymanians are respectful and friendly. Greetings and pleasantries are common and expected, and most islanders use titles of respect, such as Mr. and Miss, when addressing other islanders. 

Although the Cayman Islands are primarily influenced by British and American culture, they are a popular playground for expatriates of all nationalities. 

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Much has been written about the Cayman Islands being tax-free and whilst this is not exactly true there are definitely benefits to be had for people moving to Cayman in the areas of investments, property and duty-free shopping. The reality from an individual's perspective is that, apart from your payment contributions to compulsory medical insurance and your pension, there will be no deductions from your salary and no Cayman taxes on profits and gains from investments. Moreover there are no sales, goods and services taxes or VAT and many luxury goods in Cayman are either virtually or completely duty-free. (See the information on Duty-Free Advantages later in this chapter). Also if you decide to live out the rest of your days in Cayman, there are no inheritance taxes or death duties. 

The Cayman government raises the money needed to run and improve the infrastructure of the Islands from customs duties, fees for local work-permits and licences, tourist accommodation tax and fees raised from the financial services industry and tourism. Typically import duty is 20% on any item imported into the Cayman Islands, although some goods like vehicles, wines, spirits and some food items are charged at varying rates. 

If new residents import their used household and personal belongings (which they have owned for more than six months) within six months of their arrival, then they will not be charged import duty. After this time normal tariffs will apply. (See the Preparing to Move chapter for more information.) 

In addition, each individual resident has a Customs allowance of CI$350 for personal goods each time they enter Cayman. 

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