Little Cayman is perhaps the closest thing to a private paradise one could ever hope to find. With just 50 residents, a few hotels and no stores or car rentals, Little Cayman is a quiet 11-mile stretch of land dotted with mangrove forests and salt ponds. Honeymooners will find total relaxation and privacy along the island's quiet, romatic shores. Adorned with colorful conch shells and seafans, Little Cayman's powder-soft beaches are so secluded, the only sounds you hear are the ripple of the waves. Yet, life is not unexciting on Little Cayman.
Divers of all levels come to explore Little Cayman's spectacular underwater world. Little Cayman is home to famous Bloody Bay Wall, starting at 18 feet and plunging vertically to 1,200 feet. Bloody Bay Wall lets divers explore the unmatched beauty of Little Cayman's colorful coral gardens, black coral trees, tropical fish and swaying seaplumes.
The deep end of a swimming pool gives you the hebbie-jeebies? You may find yourselves more at home floating on top of the ocean with mask and fins. Because the reefs are so close to the surface and the waters have 200-foot visibility, snorkeling is just as riveting as diving. Pack up your gear and head for Point of Sand, a tiny, constantly shifting cape on the island's east end.
If you haven't logged in your deserted-isle picnic experience for the year, make your way to tiny Owen Island, so close to Little Cayman's shore that the energetic can swim or snorkel across (but most people take a boat). Prince Charles and a "friend" dropped anchor here for an isolated rendezvous recently, and upon your arrival you'll see why. Loll away the day in a natural lagoon with aquamarine waters and you'll be tempted to refuse your ride back.
Littl Cayman is so flat that bicycling is effortless (as long as the wind is at your back). If you're up for a quicker ride, check out Scooten Scooters rentals to zip around the island. Not long ago, one marathon biker made the circuit in two hours. But for those who would rather spend the day meandering, you'll find a dozen sandy strands for stopping along the main road. Favorites include Bus Stop, marked by an abandoned bus, and aptly named Picnic Area, with tables and a private beach.
Although Little Cayman's growth has increased since becoming wired for electricity, the Island's timeless beauty is well-preserved. Little Cayman's relaxing atmosphere and unspoiled natural splendor remain very much intact while technological progress makes life here even more comfortable and convenient for those who live and visit. For now, paradise is safe on Little Cayman.
