When at your Cayman Island vacation rental, remember to visit all the places that let you explore the wildlife and natural splendors on the island. Or, you can go on a submarine tour for an underwater adventure, and see coral reefs, canyons and marine creatures, without having to get wet at all. Below is a list of must-see attractions, to help you get started near your Cayman Islands vacation rental.
Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park
Spend a lovely afternoon in this beautiful park that is also home to plenty of blue iguanas. There are many walking trails that you can saunter through, all lined with indigenous flowers. Do not miss the walkway with conch shells by its sides, or the gorgeous water lily ponds. The park hosts a popular orchid show every year.
Butterfly Farm
Of course you can gauge from the name that this place is always a riot of colors. The garden setting by itself is breathtaking, with lush tropical flowers and plants. The farm attracts butterflies from all over the world. The friendly tour guides will tell you all there is to know about the life cycle of these gorgeous creatures, and if you visit early, you may even get to see new butterflies making their very first appearance into this world. You can visit the farm as many times as you want while in George Town, thanks to the free pass that comes with your admission ticket.
Stingray City
Stingray City is a very popular site in Grand Cayman where stingrays gather to hobnob with the tourists. You can explore the place by scuba diving, snorkeling, or on a glass bottom boat ride. The last option is best if you want to take photographs and do not wish to get wet.
Cayman Turtle Farm
The world famous Cayman Turtle Farm is where you will get to see more than 10,000 sea turtles, happily sharing space with the farm's other residents - sharks, eels, caimans, sea urchins, starfish, and the most colorful birds. There is a research center where you can learn interesting facts about these turtles, and a salt water lagoon ideal for swimming or snorkeling. You can say hello to the predators in the tanks, or enjoy the beautiful sight of birds flying all over the aviary. Do not forget to hold the sea turtles and get a few photographs clicked!
Mangrove and Seagrass Snorkel Tours
Learn all about seagrass beds and mangrove forests on these snorkeling tours. See the algae and orange sponges covering the mangrove roots, and the small colorful fish swimming around them. These tours require that you have some prior diving or snorkeling experience.
When staying at your Cayman Island vacation rental, set aside a day for a boat ride and explore the mangroves of Grand Cayman. Expect to rub shoulders with crab, jellyfish and baby barracudas, and see plenty of indigenous as well as migratory birds, which could well include the famous Cayman Parrot. Start your Cayman Island vacation plans on Vamoose.com, where you can search the listings by price, amenities and location.