Caribbean Vacations: Cayman Islands vs. other tropical destinations

For many people around the world, a dream Caribbean vacation means leaving the daily grind behind for a few days or a few weeks and flying off to a little corner of paradise – and with the development of a strong Caribbean tourism industry, this has become a dream that actually comes true for millions of vacationers each year.

Soft sandy beaches, warm blue water, the sound of waves splashing on the shore and palm trees gently swaying in the breezes – these things are intrinsically soothing, the ultimate in total relaxation. From all parts of the world, vacationers set off to find a tropical haven in the Caribbean where they can unwind, slip into the slower pace of island life, do a little fishing, diving or just soak up the sun – and regain their sanity.

Many of the well known rental car agencies are represented here along with several local-only operations. You will find a wide variety of rental cars, 4-wheel drive vehicles, vans and minibuses, as well as scooters or motorbikes. In order to rent a car you will need to present a valid drivers license from your country and purchase a Visitors Driving Permit. Grand Cayman's car rental agencies offer daily car rental rates ranging between US$26 for compact cars in the Summer season (mid April to mid December) to significantly higher prices for jeeps, vans & premium cars.

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Air travel service to the Cayman Islands is available from several countries, with flights from Canada, US, UK, Honduras, Cuba and Jamaica. Cities served by regularly scheduled flights or seasonal charters include Atlanta, Dallas, Detroit, Charlotte, Houston, Miami, New York, Newark, Orlando, Philadelphia, Tampa, London (England), Kingston & Montego Bay (Jamaica), Havana (Cuba) and Toronto (Canada). There are over 100 commercial flights into the Cayman Islands each week and the most popular gateway is Miami International Airport with over 70 flights per week.