Cayman Islands Hotel page
The Cayman Islands Background:
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.
The Cayman Islands Location:
Caribbean, three island (Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, Little Cayman) group in Caribbean Sea, 240 km south of Cuba and 268 km northwest of Jamaica
Geographic coordinates: 19 30 N, 80 30 W
Map references: Central America and the Caribbean
The Cayman Islands Area:
total: 262 sq km
land: 262 sq km
water: 0 sq km
Area - comparative: 1.5 times the size of Washington, DC
The Cayman Islands Climate:
tropical marine; warm, rainy summers (May to October) and cool, relatively dry winters (November to April)
The Cayman Islands Population:
46,600 note: most of the population lives on Grand Cayman (July 2007 est.)
Age structure:
0-14 years: 20.3% (male 4,746/female 4,730)
15-64 years: 71% (male 16,135/female 16,964)
65 years and over: 8.6% (male 1,892/female 2,133) (2007 est.)
The Cayman Islands Economy - overview:
With no direct taxation, the islands are a thriving offshore financial center. More than 68,000 companies were registered in the Cayman Islands as of 2003, including almost 500 banks, 800 insurers, and 5,000 mutual funds. A stock exchange was opened in 1997. Tourism is also a mainstay, accounting for about 70% of GDP and 75% of foreign currency earnings. The tourist industry is aimed at the luxury market and caters mainly to visitors from North America. Total tourist arrivals exceeded 2.1 million in 2003, with about half 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.
The Cayman Islands Industries:
tourism, banking, insurance and finance, construction, construction materials, furniture
Seven Mile Beach Club
Address: West Bay Road
City: British West Indies
Country Abv: KY
Country Name: Cayman Islands
Property Description: Tucked away in a beautiful tropical garden setting on Seven Mile Beach, you will find Seven Mile Beach Resort. The lush botanical gardens feature a swimming pool, lagoon with 2 waterfalls, whirlpool spa and deck with space for either sunbathing or unwinding in the shade. The resort offers fully furnished 2 bedroom, 2 bath air-conditioned condominiums with screened porches overlooking the waterfalls, on-site tennis court and dive shop.
Location Description: Nearby Airport * Owen Roberts International - 5 miles
Hyatt Regency Grand Cayman
Address: Seven Mile Beach
City: Grand Cayman
Country Abv: KY
Country Name: Cayman Islands
Property Description: Boutique Luxury Resort hotel with 53 newly renovated suites, all with Ocean Views. Each suite has 640 square feet of luxurious living space, kitchenette, separate bedroom from living area and a terrace overlooking the pools and ocean. The resort offers Britannia Golf Course, a Jack Nicklaus 9, a European Beauty Spa, and Red Sail Sports.
Location Description: * 75 minutes from Miami * Situated on the world famous Seven Mile Beach and Britannia Golf Course * 5 minutes from George Town and Owen Roberts International Airport
Marriott Grand Cayman Beach Resort
Address: Seven Mile Beach Road
City: Grand Cayman
Country Abv: KY
Country Name: Cayman Islands
Property Description: Come experience the grace and color of the Grand Cayman experience where it is all about you. The beautifully appointed Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort is oceanfront on spectacular Seven Mile Beach just minutes from the airport and downtown Georgetown. Our recently completed fifteen million dollar renovation has filled the resort with classic Cayman furnishings in warm hues of sea and sun, sand and sky - making it difficult to tell where the hotel ends and the island begins.
The Reef Resort
Address: 1 Queens Highway
City: Grand Cayman
Country Abv: KY
Country Name: Cayman Islands
Property Description: The Reef is an intimate luxury resort located on the quiet side of Grand Cayman island in an exquisite setting, consisting of a mix of studio, one and two bedroom luxury suites. All accommodations are beachfront with patios offering magnificent views of the Caribbean and cooling ocean breezes.
Location Description: Located on Colliers Bay Beach.
The Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman
Address: Seven Mile Beach
City: Grand Cayman
Country Abv: KY
Country Name: Cayman Islands
Property Description: Spanning one hundred forty-four acres along the blue waters of the Caribbean Sea from the white sands of exclusive Seven Mile Beach to the North Sound, The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman sets new standards for a world-class resort both in the Caribbean and beyond. This luxury hotel features a business center, an environmentally conscious children's activities program, the first La Prairie Spa in the Caribbean, five restaurants, fully equipped fitness center, and the nine hole Blue Tip golf course.
Location Description:
Comfort Suites Seven Mile Beach
Address: West Bay Road
City: Grand Cayman
Country Abv: KY
Country Name: Cayman Islands
Property Description: All suite hotel. Luxurious one and two bedroom fully appointed suites, some with ocean views. 50 yards to ocean front alongside the Seven Mile Beach. On site Don Foster's Dive/Scuba Center. Hotel has direct ocean access. On-site beauty spa and fitness room. Poolside restarant. Children 14 and under stay free when with paying adult. Effective January 1, 2007: The US Department of Homeland Security will require all US citizens who travel outside the Continental US to carry a valid US Passport.
Beach Club Colony Hotel
Address: West Bay Road
City: Grand Cayman
Country Abv: KY
Country Name: Cayman Islands
Property Description: All-Inclusive Rate includes Room Type as selected- all meals all beverages /includes alcoholic beverages/excludes premium brands- bottle wine and champagn/ accomodation tax and gratuities introductory scuba lesson non-motorized beach water sports welcome cocktail and free shuttle to the all-inclusive Spanish Bay Reef Resort at West Bay fronting Caymans famed North Wall dive site and coral reef with use of all facilities. Boat Diving Packages are available at a charge per person per night.
Location Description: Owen Roberts Airport GCM 5 miles, Seven Mile Beach adjacent, Georgetown 3 miles
The Westin Casuarina Resort And Spa
Address: P.O. Box 30620
City: Grand Cayman
Country Abv: KY
Country Name: Cayman Islands
Property Description: The Westin Casuarina Resort & Spa is nestled in the warm sands of the famous Seven Mile Beach. Named to the CondT Nast Traveler's 2002 Gold List, The Westin Casuarina Resort and Spa is a tropical paradise. The resort offers easy access to all of Grand Cayman's attractions, as well as a swim-up pool bar and a nearby 18-hole golf course. Explore some of the world's best scuba-diving spots with gear from the on-site dive shop or get pampered at the full-service spa. Luxurious guest rooms.
Location Description: Nearby Airports: * Owen Roberts International Airport - 5 Miles Nearby Cities: * Georgetown - 3 Miles
Courtyard By Marriott Grand Cayman
Address: 1590 West Bay Road
City: Grand Cayman
Country Abv: KY
Country Name: Cayman Islands
Property Description: The Grand Cayman Courtyard by Marriott is located on one of the widest and most beautiful stretches of world famous Seven Mile Beach on Grand Cayman Island. On this beautiful beach across the street from the hotel you will find our Sea Grape Cafe serving lunch, drinks, snacks and other beach needs. Adjacent is Red Sail Sports offering watersports rentals, dive instructions, dive trips and sunset cruises. Step out of the sand and lounge poolside at our freshwater pool next to a tropical garden.
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