Holidays in the Cayman Islands: tips

Useful tips for those considering traveling to the Cayman Islands.

The following points are advisable to consider when traveling to the Cayman Islands:

1. Cayman Islanders are conservative and public displays of passion are not welcome here.

2. Camping is prohibited in the Cayman Islands. A tent pitched on the beach can result in imprisonment.

3. Scuba diving and bringing to the surface any form of marine life, including empty shells and dead coral branches, is prohibited in the Cayman Islands.

4. All tap water in the country is obtained by distillation of sea water and is safe for consumption. Bottled water is recommended.

5. Pay phones are ubiquitous and work with prepaid cards sold at company offices, post offices, newsstands and stores.

6. Most hotels, stores and tourist offices accept credit cards from the world's leading payment systems. ATMs are widespread.

7. In Little Cayman and Cayman Brac it is better to pay in cash, there may not be a terminal here.

8. Traveler's checks can be cashed at most major stores, hotels, banks and travel agencies. It is better to take the checks in US dollars to avoid problems with the exchange rate.

9. There are many Duty Free stores on the islands, where you can buy goods without customs duties.

10. Jamaican dollars may be brought into the Cayman Islands in an amount not exceeding 20 JAD.


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