| Upon arriving in the British Cayman Islands your first | | | | and the cruise ships stack up in harbor, it's a stunner |
| impression will be the of the Grand Cayman island, | | | | when those who go out to Rum Point and feel |
| the biggest island, where the main cruise ship marina | | | | somewhat isolated. This is why there has been a |
| is, or if you are flying in it would be where Owen | | | | slight demand for secluded Cayman Condo |
| Roberts International is based. This is where much of | | | | developments for the tourist who shies away from |
| the activities you'll find, and where most of the | | | | "touristy" type scenes. |
| amenities are concentrated as well. For vacationers | | | | Snorkeling is one of Rum Point's claims to fame. |
| this article will provide some reference to a popular | | | | There are hidden beaches all around the areas where |
| area that is surprisingly not too swarmed with | | | | coral reefs provide both a surf barrier and an aquatic |
| tourists -- Rum Point. | | | | estuary for marine life. There are many bluffs that |
| For a little background, Rum Point is a town on Grand | | | | contain these hidden beaches. And each beach can |
| Cayman's headland area where the land juts out like | | | | be accessed year round. One would expect to find |
| a peninsula. Located on the north end of the island, | | | | everything from stingrays to sea turtles. Cayman Kai |
| it's been the short drive away respite for the | | | | is known for it's colonies of starfish. The coral |
| crowded north side. | | | | snorkeling area is fairly shallow with only 14 to 40 ft |
| Rum Point supposedly got its name from a ship | | | | of depth. |
| wrecked galleon vessel long ago that was carrying | | | | The coral reef barriers extend out from the headland |
| kegs of rum -- a big business in the West Indies | | | | peninsula making several good points to snorkel |
| throughout the past centuries. The kegs were | | | | within. The big spots for sighting marine live are: |
| discovered floating up on shore -- hence the towns | | | | - Rum point, off of Rum beach |
| name Rum Point. And like the rest of Cayman, their | | | | - Finger Cay, which is big for starfish viewing |
| main income to the British territory is through service, | | | | - Water Cay |
| namely catering to tourists. So you'll find that the | | | | - Cayman Kai |
| locals revolve around providing food, entertainment | | | | Rum point has most of the amenities. So if the crew |
| and Cayman condo and rental offerings. | | | | is thirsty afterwards, rum shots or Mudslides are |
| Rum Point is big for the getaway aspect. Even | | | | within reach, as well as the lion's share of restaurants. |
| through the north side is pretty flush with tourists | | | | |