Seven Mile Beach, stingrays and some of the Caribbean's best diving.

Cayman Island has Seven Mile Beach (that is actually less than 7 miles), stingrays, and some of the Caribbean's best diving. You should go if: You want a polished, easy island with strong dining You like snorkeling and diving You are traveling with family or a group Must-visit places: Seven Mile Beach: The island's long, soft-sand beach Stingray City: Shallow sandbar encounter with stingrays Rum Point: Hammocks and a beach bar on the north side Cayman Brac and Little Cayman: The quieter sister islands, with Bloody Bay Wall for diving Mastic Trail: Forest walk to see native plants and birds Must-try foods: Cayman-style fish with peppers and tomatoes Conch fritters Jerk chicken from roadside stands Tortuga rum cake Fun facts: Free-roaming chickens live all over Grand Cayman. The Cayman Islands have no income tax - which is why so many finance people move there. The blue iguana is an endangered species native to Grand Cayman. Logistics: Best time: December to April; hurricane season runs June to November Currency: Cayman Islands dollar (KYD), worth about 1.20 US dollars; USD is accepted widely Getting there: Owen Roberts Airport (GCM) on Grand Cayman Getting around: Rental cars and taxis; drive on the left Tipping: About 15 percent if service is not included Must-learn phrases: Good morning: Greet first Thank you: Thanks "Caymankind": The islands' hospitality slogan