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Passports, Visas and Entry Requirements
Currency
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The People of the Cayman Islands
Travel Etiquette
for the Cayman Islands
Geography
Electricity
Passports, Visas and Entry Requirements
Passports and Visas
Visitors are advised to carry a passport here just as you would when visiting
any other foreign destination. Citizens of the U.S.* and Canada need only a birth certificate with a
raised seal and a photo ID. All other visitors, including those from the
Caribbean, must have a passport. And all visitors, regardless of country of
origin, will need a return or ongoing ticket.
| *The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 requires that by January 1, 2008, travelers to and from the Caribbean, Bermuda, Panama, Mexico and Canada have a passport or other secure, accepted document to enter or re-enter the United States. This includes United States citizens! In order to facilitate the implementation of this requirement, the Administration is proposing to complete it in phases following a proposed timeline, which will be published in the Federal Register in the near future. For additional information, go to http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html. |
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The People of the Cayman Islands
The capital of the Cayman Islands is home to bankers, retirees, and tourists.
The general attitude of the Cayman Islands is relaxed and friendly. You will not
find this to be the place to come for a fast-paced, thrill-seeking vacation. Cayman life focuses on the seas,
with boating and diving being two of the most popular activities. The Meticulous
manners of most of the islanders comes from their
British colonial days.
Health and Safety
The Cayman Islands are some of the safest destinations in the Caribbean.
This may be why it has a very strong tourism-driven economy. Theft is not widespread, but observing caution
never hurts. As always, be careful when you are out and, when you leave your
hotel, be sure to safeguard your valuables.
Geography
There are three islands in the Caymans. The largest, Grand Cayman
Island, is 22 miles long and 8 miles across at its widest point. The other two
islands, Little Cayman and Cayman Brac, are considerably smaller and less
developed. Just seven miles of water separates these
two smaller islands. The Caymans' underwater terrain makes it one of the most
popular diving locations in the Caribbean.
Currency
The official currency of the Caymans is the Cayman
Islands Dollar, which is fixed to the U.S. Dollar at a rate of $1(CI) to
$1.25(USD).
Currency Exchange - Get your currency needs managed in advance! Many airports, railroad stations, bus depots, and other points of entry have no currency exchange. When currency exchange is available in airports, lines can be long and rates can be "sky high". These long waits and usurious fees can be a nightmare. Order in advance from All Foreign Currency right online. It's fast, easy, and you save time and money! The can also provide you with Travelers' checks, bank drafts, and transfers. U.S. dollars are not accepted everywhere and rates can be atrocious!
Weather and Climate
One of the main reasons tourists keep coming back to the Caymans is that the temperatures are almost always pleasant
with fairly even temperatures throughout the year. In
January, temperatures range from 73 to 81; in July, norms range from 80 to 88. The rainy season
is normally from May to
November, and annual rainfall is about 46 inches. Don't be afraid to visit
during the rainy season, though as, unlike the sustained afternoon thunderstorms of
Miami and other tropical locations, the Cayman rain showers are normally short
and sporadic fun.
Electricity
The Cayman Islands use a 110-volt electrical system,
so U.S. and Canadian visitors will not need adapters. However, European
visitors might want to bring them with them.
Getting To and Around the Caymans
Most visitors to the Caymans from the United States arrive by air via Miami, Houston, or Atlanta.
The major airport, Owen
Roberts International Airport, is located on Grand Cayman Island. Owen Roberts services Air Canada, Air Jamaica, American Airlines
Cargo, American Trans Air, British Airways, Cayman Airways, Continental, Cubana,
Delta Airlines, Islena Airlines, Maya Island Air, Northwest Airlines, Rollins
Air, US Airways, and United Airlines, along with other smaller airlines.
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Taxi rates are fixed and a ride from Owen Roberts to Seven Mile Beach runs approximately $11-$12(USD).
Travel
Etiquette
Behavior and customs vary greatly from country to country. We
discuss the correct travel etiquette so that you won't be caught out.
TravelEtiquette was formed to offer a unique reference
point on essential etiquette advice and information for worldwide
travel. Our features and articles are written by professional
journalists and experts - who have a particular interest, or a
background in this area. So – know before you go. Visit
TravelEtiquette so you will know how to, as the old adage states, “When in Rome,
do as the Romans do.”
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Things To See And Do In the Cayman Islands
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Dining in the Cayman Islands
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2007 Travel Alert - Passports Needed for Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and Caribbean. Beginning January 23, 2007, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda will be required to present a valid passport. As early as January 1, 2008, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda by land or sea (including ferries), may be required to present a valid passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security. Click here for the State Department Summary. And, if you need a passport in a hurry, because you forgot to apply months ago when you should have and your trip is almost upon you, click on Passports In A Hurry, or on Passport Visa Express!
