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trim live CAYMAN ISLANDS George Town Grand Cayman’s most popular tourist attractions rank among the best-known in the Caribbean. Stingray City, a shallow swimming and snorkeling area in the middle of the large sound that forms the north coast of the island, is populated with stingrays that have been tamed after decades of close contact with humans. Visitors can pet, hold and even kiss the animals for photos and long-lasting memories. Boatswain’s Beach is a working turtle farm, raising the animals as attractions and, yes, as food. Travelers here can also interact closely with the turtles. And the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park is home to a wealth of exotic ﬂora and fauna, as well as the endangered blue iguana. A sanctuary for the animals operates on site, and occasionally allows visitors to help feed the animals and tour the facility. Even its lesser-known attractions show off the beauty of its land. Rum Point, for example—a laid-back beach on the north coast—is a beach-lover’s fantasy with a casual beach bar, a picturesque pier and plenty of shore to go around. Even its sister islands—Little Cayman and Cayman Brac—are deﬁned by their natural assets, such as Little Cayman’s thriving bird population, and the tall, stately cliffs of “the Brac.” But what most people don’t know about Grand Cayman is that it’s one of the best-developed islands in the Caribbean. It still feels like the tropics, with pristine beaches and palm trees and brilliant blue waters. But its infrastructure supports a thriving and cultured society, particularly in the realms of shopping and food. In its capital of George Town, the streets are lined with boutiques selling jewelry, clothing, souvenirs and more. And its Camana Bay complex has become a cultural center for ﬁne dining, attracting several chefs from the U.S., and special events like farmers’ markets. Facts • Best time to go: November to May • Fun Fact: The Cayman Islands are the world’s only source of Caymanite, a semi-precious stone used in jewelry • getting there: Delta ﬂies from Atlanta, Detroit and Minneapolis to George Town • entry documents: Valid passport • currency: Cayman Islands dollar (U.S. currency is widely accepted) • must-try local Food: Turtle soup • Best Buys: Duty-free jewelry, rum cakes, local handicrafts • inFormation please: Cayman Islands Department of Tourism— caymanislands.ky The West Bay Club is an intimate luxury resort on Grace Bay featuring forty-six luxuriously appointed suites with breathtaking views. The resort has a ﬁtness center, inﬁnity pool and spa. Complimentary use of kayaks, snorkel gear and a hobie cat is included. The resort service is impeccable… the club concept. Studio apartments to 4-bedroom suites available. Affordable Luxury,Comfort and Beauty… Fodor’s Choice 2011 For information and/or Reservations, call toll free 1-866-607-4156 Reservations@TheWestBayClub.com | www.TheWestBayClub.com WBC-11-130 ConsumerTrvlAd - Recommend-2012DeltaCaribGuide.indd 1 11/23/11 10:02 AM D20 january 2012 recommend.com live http://www.caymanislands.ky http://www.TheWestBayClub.com http://www.TheWestBayClub.com http://www.recommend.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of 2012 DELTA TRAVEL GUIDE

Antigua; Aruba
Nassau
Freeport; Exuma
Bermuda; Bonaire
George Town
Punta Cana; Santiago
Santo Domingo; Grenada
Port-au-Prince; Montego Bay
San Juan
St. Kitts; Saint Lucia
St. Maarten
Providenciales
St. Thomas; St. Croix
Acapulco
Cancun
Cozumel
Guadalajara
Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo
Los Cabos
Mazatlan
Mexico City
Monterrey
Puerto Vallarta
Belize City
San Jose
Liberia
San Salvador
Guatemala City
Roatan
San Pedro Sula
Tegucigalpa
Managua
Panama City
Buenos Aires
Brasilia
Rio de Janeiro
Sao Paulo
Santiago
Bogota
Quito
Georgetown
Lima
Caracas

2012 DELTA TRAVEL GUIDE