The most awesome island experience one can imagine...

The most awesome island experience one can imagine. Lots of sun sand and saltwater-fun with all the modern amenities rivaling any other top tourist destination in the world. Lots of natural beauty every where, mixed with modern metropolitan infrastructure. The downsides can be a little disappointing, with the exchange rate to the US dollar, but the benefits show in the first-world infrastructure seen everywhere. Also, There seems to be a lack of public parks and natural trails to be used by pedestrians and cyclists alike. Cycling seems to be as dangerous there as Russian roulette (hence, the lack of seeing cyclist riding anywhere on the island - I find it pretty strange for an island). Nevertheless, the people are friendly, the islands are service-oriented (service with a smile) and the selection of food on the island is unrivaled. Congestion in the downtown areas seem typical of many of the islands, but once one can get away to the outskirts of the island, one can take the time to enjoy the beauty and the people. Speaking of which, the only time one can encounter the indigenous peoples of the islands, is by visiting the outer towns and villages or hopping over to some of the sister islands. Staying in the tourist areas of downtown or the West Bay road areas will only let one meet foreign locals whom are simply their as expat workers to support the islands bustling tourism and banking industries. The coral reef diving is world renown, while the fishing goes neck and neck as well. Snorkeling can be done from just about anywhere off the islands' shores and tons of water sports available everywhere. Another thing worth mentioning is the world-class dutyfree stores... available just about everywhere on the island. I especially like to shop for my Creed cologne there because of the great prices... amongst other dutyfree items. All in all, I love visiting Grand Cayman. It's a first world destination with all the beauty and top quality amenities to be expected from the top island destinations around the world. cheers.