Cayman islands
Climate in the Cayman Islands
Climate in the Cayman Islands – tropical, trade wind.
Average monthly temperatures range from + 15 ° С in winter and up to + 30 ° С in summer. From May to October the temperature practically does not change and is about + 28 ° С … + 30 ° С, from November to April it is dry and relatively cool, the average daily temperature is + 17 ° С … + 24 ° С.
The rainy season is from May to October (showers are usually heavy but short-lived). From November to April, the weather is relatively dry and clear, rains are rare and mostly in the evening or at night. From June to November, hurricanes and storms can pass through the Cayman Islands.
The best time to visit the Cayman Islands is from mid-December to mid-April (peak tourist season).
Population
Population of the Cayman Islands – about 64,174 people (2018).
Average life expectancy is 78 years for men, 83 years for women.
Ethno-racial composition: mulattos 41%, whites 20%, blacks 20%, immigrants (mainly Cubans) and other 20%.
The majority of believers (about 90%) are Christians (Catholics, Baptists, Seventh-day Adventists, Anglicans, Pentecostals, and others).
The official language is English. Spanish is also common.
About money
Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD or CI $) – the monetary unit of the Cayman Islands. 1 KYD = 100 cents. Coins of 1, 5, 10 and 25 cents and banknotes of 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 and 100 dollars.
US dollars are freely circulating on the territory of the islands and are accepted for payment or exchanged in most banks and commercial establishments.
You can exchange currency at banks, hotels and exchange offices located at the airport and in numerous banks in the capital.
Most hotels, shops and travel agencies accept credit cards from the world’s leading payment systems. ATM machines are ubiquitous. However, in some small restaurants, hotels and cafes, especially in Little Cayman and Cayman Brac, it is extremely difficult to use credit cards.
Travel checks can be cashed at most major stores, hotels, banks and travel agencies. To avoid additional costs associated with exchange rate fluctuations, it is recommended that you bring your checks in USD.
Communication and communications
Calling code: 1 – 345
Internet domain: .ky
Emergency (ambulance, police, fire): 911
How to call
To call from Russia to the Cayman Islands, you need to dial: 8 – dial tone – 10 – 1 – 345 – subscriber’s number.
To call from the Cayman Islands to Russia, you need to dial: 011 – 7 – area code – subscriber number.
Shopping
The Cayman Islands are full of Duty free shops selling literally everything from beautiful emeralds to Cuban cigars and modern electronics.
There are many tourist shops where you can buy T-shirts, hats, postcards and more.
How to get to the Caymans
There are no direct flights between Russia and the Cayman Islands.
The most convenient flight option from Moscow: with one change via London with British Airways: Moscow – London (Heathrow) – Grand Cayman. In this case, a transit visa is not needed, since a flight from Moscow arrives at Heathrow, and a flight to the Cayman Islands also departs from here. The duration of the flight is from 20 hours (depending on the connection). The average cost of the flight is about 1000 – 1200 euros (in both directions).
Also, the Cayman Islands can be reached through the USA (Miami, New York).
Airlines fly from the USA to the Cayman Islands: (Atlanta) (Miami, New York, Washington), (Miami).
If you are flying through the United States, you must obtain an American visa. Even for transit passengers who do not leave the airport.
Security
The Cayman Islands are considered a safe destination for tourists. The crime rate is low, and violent crimes are extremely rare.
Compliance with generally accepted standards of personal safety is quite enough here – you should not leave valuable things and documents unattended, it is not recommended to change money on the street or to demonstrate your well-being in public places.
Women traveling alone should be especially careful at night, as sexual assaults sometimes do occur.
Hurricanes are possible from June to November.
Useful information
Life in the Cayman Islands is rather conservative: public displays of passion (both homosexual and heterosexual) are generally discouraged.
Camping is prohibited in the Cayman Islands! Any tourist caught unauthorized setting up a camp will be subject to administrative penalties up to and including detention. Local authorities explain this rule by the fact that the islands offer a wide variety of all kinds of accommodation for any budget, while the local nature is very vulnerable.
The islands’ strict maritime laws prohibit spearfishing and the ascent to the surface of any form of marine life, including empty shells and dead coral branches. If necessary, such souvenirs can be purchased at quite reasonable prices in specialized stores (on departure for such products, you will need to present an invoice from the trade institution).
All tap water in the country is obtained by distilling sea water and is safe to drink. It is recommended to use bottled water.
