Cayman Islands
Garnd Cayman is a beautiful island with friendly people, close and easy dives with lots of structure and world-famous beaches.
The diving in Grand Cayman was beautiful and full of life and underwater structures. Swim-throughs and caves were prevalent and fun to dive. The dive sites that are further out from the shore are generally in better shape due to less diving and human contact. The USS Kittiwake was a great wreck dive but be forewarned it's swarming with tourists (divers and snorkelers) when the cruise ships are in port (everyday except Sunday). Sting Ray City is also super popular with adults and children alike. You get up close and personal with sting rays and snorkel with them. Seven Mile beach is a beautiful white-sand beach. Plan a day or two of relaxing on the sand and playing in the waters. You won't regret it!
The island completely shuts down on Sundays and most days after 6pm. Only a few restaurants are open and some bars. Anything in the main city of Georgetown is closed. Transportation via bike is easy and cheap. There are free buses on the island and they'll honk as they approach you. Wave your hand if you want to be picked up. Hitch-hiking was also very easy... we hitched 10x and everyone was friendly and talkative.
Food: I was not impressed with the food of the island. We ate at small restaurants, unheard of, non-chain establishments and tried the local dishes (though there really is no such thing as a local dish). Most things were bland in flavor or ordinary food I could get at home (hamburgers, chicken pasta, etc). I did however discover I'm not a fan of goat (curry, baked, fried or grilled).
Things I loved: fast boats, white sand, easy diving, warm water.
Things I didn't love: 100' maximum instituted by the Grand Cayman Diving Authority, one hour maximum instituted by most dive resorts.
Grand Cayman is a good island for families, people looking for easy and fun diving, couples, those who like to shop, and anyone looking for an English-speaking Caribbean island with SCUBA diving that is easy to get to.
