Grand Cayman's splashier side is the real draw. Offering a host of experiences, from petting attention- and food-seeking stingrays at Stingray City to exploring jaw-dropping drop-offs and dive sites, Grand Cayman is a watery wonderland. Hell's jagged black rock formations resemble their namesake. If dry land sounds more enticing, opt to opt out on the golden sands of Seven Mile Beach, visit the world's only green sea turtle farm or head inland, through subtropical forest, on two-mile-long Mastic Trail.

Seven Mile Beach on Grand Cayman is something of a misnomer: It's really just over five miles in length, running from George Town to West Bay. Still, it's one of the central points on the island, jammed cheek to jowl with hotels, condos, restaurants, bars and shops. Despite the crowds, the water is gorgeous and the sand is white and clean.

There are other nice beaches out on the north and eastern shores of Grand Cayman, such as Old Man Bay and Rum Point, where the sand is less crowded.

The eastern side of the island is somewhat undeveloped, while the western side of the island, which holds George Town and the airport, Owen Roberts International Airport, is more developed. Fast food restaurants, night clubs and resorts can be found on the western side of the island. The eastern districts offer more restaurants specializing in native Caymanian cuisine.

Grand Cayman Island - Grand Cayman promises to delight both adventurous travelers and sun worshippers alike, and I can tell you that it delivers on both counts.

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The economy depends mainly on tourism - GDP is approximately 50% tourist related. Grand Cayman claims many other tourism attractions other than Seven Mile Beach. Grand Cayman is particularly well known for spectacular diving and snorkeling. The island features many reefs and walls, some of which can be accessed by swimming from shore.

The district of West Bay features a turtle farm. The majority of Green Sea Turtles are raised for their meat, the theory being that this eliminates consumption of wild animals. Some of the farmed turtles are released, and have good survival rates in the wild. The turtle farm also has several rare Blue iguanas and a caiman on display.

Stingray City, located a short boat ride from the northern end of Grand Cayman, is a series of shallow sand bars where sting rays are found in abundance and visitors can feed, pet, and interact with the animals.

In the Eastern Districts of the island are the districts of Bodden Town, East End and North Side. In the centre of the island (in North Side district) is the Mastic Trail, a hiking trail through old growth dry forests that used to cover the entire island. Plants and animals native to Grand Cayman, such as the Mastic Tree, Blue iguana, green parrot, and agouti, can be seen.

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