Talk:Cayman Islands
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For future reference the Project:CIA World Factbook 2002 import can be found at Talk:Cayman Islands/CIA World Factbook 2002 import. -- (WT-en) Huttite 23:06, 27 Mar 2005 (EST)
Grand Cayman and Crime
[edit]Crime is increasing on Grand Cayman. Walking or riding a bicycle at night along dark roads puts one at risk for assault and/or robbery. Pedestrians also need to worry about being hit by cars in areas without sidewalks. Drunk driving/Hit and Run accidents have been a problem. The RCIPS regularly conducts road blocks to deter drunk driving, and makes numerous arrests every weekend. DUI is a serious offense in Cayman.
Burglary is an escalating problem, with over 300 reported in the first 9 months of 2009/ lap tops and small hi-tech devices as key targets. Cayman is no longer the Camelot of the Caribbean. But you will enjoy a relaxing holiday if you take care to be aware of your surroundings and take normal precautions against petty theft of cash/jewelry/ipods.
But no need to be paranoid. While at the beach, no one will be stealing your lunch, towel or sneakers. Cayman thieves are not desparate individuals, and have no interest in normal personal effects or even snorkeling gear. Very likely they are just local teens looking for items that they can sell to other local teens.
Special note to women: Women traveling alone should be especially careful at night, as sexual assaults do occur. Carry a cell phone capable of emergency calls to local 911. If you feel you are being followed or inappropriately watched, take it seriously, and immediately call the police. The RCIPS is a very responsive, and extremely professional organization. They will take your complaint seriously.
Cayman and foreign workers
[edit]It would be interesting in the understand section to have some note about how the locals feel about all of the foreign workers brought in. Reading the local paper's website or listening to locals talk it is clearly an issue. Odoketa (talk) 18:21, 15 January 2013 (UTC)
Maps
[edit]If anyone is interested in creating maps for the individual islands, they can be made quite easily from File:Cayman Islands regions map.svg, as it has fine details down to the smallest streets. --Peter Talk 19:56, 22 May 2013 (UTC)
Specific listings moved from the article
[edit]Of course there should be no specific listings at this level. I move these here on the off chance they aren't duplicated in the article where they belong:
Budget
[edit]- [dead link] Sunshine Grill, Sunshine Suites (West Bay Road). The Sunshine Grill serves some of the best tacos on the island. Two dishes have been voted best of Cayman. Tacos are CI$11 for three.
- Eats Cafe provides a wide assortment of foods at a low cost
- Wreck Bar & Grill, wide variety of food and drink, in a relaxed beach setting.
Mid-range
[edit]- Edoardo's, Coconut Place, West Bay Road (Seven Mile Beach), ☏ +345 945-4408. Edoardo's is a great Italian restaurant serving fresh pasta, pizza and seafood. The gnocchi is popular and you may find they've run out if you arrive late! Expect to pay about CI$50 per person for appetizer, entrée, house wine and espresso.
Splurge
[edit]- Blue by Eric Ripert (Blue), Ritz-Carlton (West Bay Road), ☏ +345 943-9000. 6PM-10PM daily. Blue by Eric Ripert is one of the better restaurants in town. They serve local seafood, three- and six-course prix fixe menus and an extensive wine cellar. Expect to pay over CI$50 per person.
- Osetra Bay (Osetra Bay) (Morgan\'s Harbour, West Bay), ☏ +345 623-5100. 6PM-10:30PM Mon-Sat. Osetra Bay is trying to earn a Michelin star, and it shows. Exceptional food and service in a unique atmosphere on the water. Expect to pay over CI$50 per person.
(Sleep listings:)
- Aqua Bay Club Ocean Front Condos on Seven Mile Beach, West Bay Rd., Seven Mile Beach, toll-free: +1 800 825-8703, fax: +345 945-5681, abc@candw.ky. A Grand Cayman condo destination located alongside world famous Seven Mile Beach. 21 oceanfront apartments. $275-625.
- 1 Grand Cayman Beach Suites Hotel (Grand Cayman Resort Hotel), Grand Cayman Islands, West Indies Seven Mile Beach, KY1-1101, ☏ +1 345 949 1234. The Grand Cayman Beach Suites (formerly Hyatt Regency Grand Cayman) is the island's finest all suite beach resort. Experience the sparking white sands of Seven Mile Beach and all that our beautiful and exotic Grand Cayman resort has to offer.
- The Reef Resort, 1 Queens Highway, East End, Colliers Bay, Grand Cayman, toll-free: +1 888 232 0541, reservations@thereef.com. A Grand Cayman all beachfront luxury resort located on an exquisite quiet side of the island. This boutique resort is perfect for its watersports, diving, world class snorkelling, pool facilities and its private patio views. $230-645.
- Sunshine Suites Resort Grand Cayman.
- Marriott Beach Resort Grand Cayman.
- Comfort Seven Mile Beach Suites Grand Cayman.
- Harbour View Apartments. Is an excellent budget option.
- Ocean Paradise, 1234 Rum Point Rd., North Side, toll-free: +1800-586-9249. New 3 bedroom, 3 bath luxury beach front vacation homes Rum Point. Sleeps 7-8. $199-750.
- Shangri-La B&B, #1 Sticky Toffee Lane (Off Batabano Rd, 1 min from SMB), ☏ +345-526-1170. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 11AM. Beautifully decorated new B&B situated on a peaceful lake in West Bay just a few minutes drive from Seven Mile Beach. Pool, Jacuzzi & lush gardens with home cooked breakfast & personalized service. $119 US.
Banner
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I updated this banner. I'm not sure why it was chosen (money laundering, offshore banking?) but I replaced with something more travel related. Feel free to revert if there was a good reason for it. --Andrewssi2 (talk) 09:24, 30 April 2017 (UTC)
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