Grand Cayman Travel Information

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Grand Cayman Scene The Cayman Islands are made up of three islands: Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. The largest, Grand Cayman has a cosmopolitan vibe, gourmet restaurants, world-class diving and the famous Seven Mile Beach. Cayman Brac is a nature lover's heaven of stunning diving and breathtaking walks along the rocky bluff. The smallest island, Little Cayman is home to just 150 people. Visitors enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and diving, especially Bloody Bay Wall, considered one of the world's best wall dives. The farther you go from Grand Cayman's busy docks, the more peace and quiet you'll find. At Stingray City (actually a sandbar), stingrays swim alongside you in the tranquil waters. Closer to town, travelers report finding some of the best massage and spa services anywhere in the Caribbean.

Things to do in Grand Cayman: Stingray City • Seven Mile Beach • Kittiwake Shipwreck & Artificial Reef • Cayman Turtle Centre: Island Wildlife Encounter • The Cayman Islands Brewery • Cayman Crystal Caves • Dolphin Discovery Grand Cayman

Highly rated hotels in Grand Cayman: The Ritz-Carlton • Palm Heights • Margaritaville Beach Resort Grand Cayman



Cayman Islands's electricity is 120V 60Hz and uses plug types A & B
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Great Circle Distance between Heathrow and Owen Roberts International Airport is 4,797 miles, with a flight time of approx 10 hrs. Grand Cayman's IATA airport code is GCM.
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Climate: The climate of the Cayman Islands is tropical, hot and humid all year round, with a dry, relatively cool season from late November to mid-April, when the northeast trade winds blow, and a rainy, muggy season from late April to early November. The three Cayman Islands (Grand Cayman, Little Cayman and Cayman Brac) are located in the Caribbean Sea, south of Cuba. In winter, temperatures in the Caymans are lower than in summer, but they are still high enough for swimming and sun bathing. However, from December to March, the islands can sometimes be affected by a cool winds from the United States, which can lower the night temperature below 20°C. During the rainy season, the maximum temperature is around 32°C and moisture makes the heat sweltering, although sea breezes give some relief. Every now and then, the islands can be hit by hurricanes, the tropical cyclones of the Caribbean and the Atlantic. The hurricane season runs from June to November, but the period when they are most likely runs from August to October. The best time to visit the Caymans runs from late November to mid-April, since it's the least hot and the least rainy period of the year. On the contrary, the summer is hot and muggy, and heavy showers and thunderstorms are possible, as well as hurricanes, which are more dangerous but fortunately rare.






BA Tier Points Earned

Route 1LHR‑GCM
(BA) ba



TOTAL
(SGL)
TOTAL
(RTN)
Economy20 2040
WTP90 90180
Business140 140280
First210 210420
 
Route 2LHR‑MIA
(BA) ba
MIA‑GCM
(AA) aa


TOTAL
(SGL)
TOTAL
(RTN)
Economy205 2550
WTP905 95190
Business14040 180360
First21060 270540
 
Route 3LHR‑MAD
(BA) ba
MAD‑MIA
(AA) aa
MIA‑GCM
(AA) aa

TOTAL
(SGL)
TOTAL
(RTN)
Economy5205 3060
WTP5905 100200
Business4014040 220440
First4021060 310620
 

Economy Tier Points shown are based on fully flexible fares. 'Low' Economy earns 50% of the shown amount. 'Lowest' Economy fares earn 25% of shown amount.

When journey is booked in World Traveler Plus or First and those cabins don't exist on particular legs, the next cabin down will be used on those legs for points collection.

When booking with BA, tier points can be earned on the following Oneworld Oneworld Alliance ® airlines:
asAlaska Airlines, aaAmerican Airlines, baBritish Airways, cxCathay Pacific, fjFiji Airways, ayFinnair, ibIberia, jlJapan Airlines, mhMalaysia Airlines, qfQantas, qrQatar Airways, atRoyal Air Maroc, rjRoyal Jordanian, ulSriLankan Airlines



Avios Required (per leg) for BA Redemption Flight from London to Georgetown, (Zone 6, 4,001-5,500 miles)

Cabin Off Peak TravelPeak Travel
Economy16,25025,000
World Traveller Plus32,50050,000
Club62,50075,000
First85,000100,000


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