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Bringing the Family to the Cayman Islands
Bringing the kids along on vacation might seem like an adventure in itself, but
in the Cayman Islands it’s an easy task.
The island has many family-friendly accommodations (with twice as many
condominiums as hotels on Grand Cayman) that make children welcome. Condominium
units generally accommodate four to eight people and usually include televisions
with VCRs as well as full kitchens - to cut back on dining costs and to satisfy
picky eaters.
The low crime rate in the Cayman Islands also makes this a top destination for
families. Here’s a sampling of activities for family travelers:
Cayman Turtle Farm: Children of all ages delight to the tiny newborn turtles and
the massive breeders. Kids enjoy picking up turtles in the special tanks (bring
along the camera for this excursion) and school age children find the trip an
education.
Snuba: Good for children eight years and older, this tethered scuba experience
is a great way to introduce youngsters to the sport of scuba diving.
Scuba resort courses: Children age 12 and up can take a resort course in the
swimming poole for an introduction followed by a shallow-water dive.
Glass-bottom boat ride: Families with children of all ages enjoy the Seaworld
Explorer, a semi-submersible that gives you a peek into the undersea world.
Atlantis Submarine: Submerging up to a depth of 100 feet, this submarine is good
for children but not recommended for those that might be prone to tantrums or
fits in enclosed situations (there’s no taking unruly kids out of this
attraction).
Jolly Roger pirate ship: Yo ho ho! The kids will love a two-hour cruise aboard
this replica of a 17th-century Spanish galleon.
Pirate Cave, Bodden Town: Take a look at indigenous Cayman animals - the agouti
and a parrot - before heading down to the cave. Pretend you’re a pirate in the
damp, dark recesses or on the lookout for pirate treasure.
Watersports on Seven Mile Beach and Rum Point: The youngest kids just enjoying
splashing in the gentle surf or digging in the sand; older children can ride the
banana boat, try their luck on a windsurfer, or snorkel in the clear waters.
Children’s resort programs: The Hyatt Regency Grand Cayman offers Camp Hyatt
for kids 3-12 years old. Westin Casuarina Resort has Camp Scallywag for children
4-12.
Cardinal D’s Park, George Town: This small zoo gives youngsters a look at the
Cayman parrot, blue iguana, agouti, whistling ducks, and turtles. A petting zoo
is popular with young visitors.
Any one of these attractions is sure to be a hit.
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