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Get ready to be entranced by the Grand Cayman Islands

TIME : 2016/3/18 14:34:41
The Grand Cayman Islands are one of the Cayman Islands, which is a British Overseas Territory. It is situated in the west of the Caribbean Sea and is known to be a major international offshore financial center. It is famous for its excursions such as scuba diving and snorkeling, which provides tourists the opportunity to swim with stingrays.

Basically the islands experience two seasons. The winter season is the one more preferred as during this time the likelihood of encountering summer storms and hurricanes is very low. The weather is also quite pleasant and you will easily get cheap tickets to Grand Cayman Islands. May through October is the summer season and it witnesses many spells of rain. The months between June and November are prone to hurricanes so keep that in mind while planning your trip. You may also like to visit in April or May as these are the driest months of the year. May is also a great time if you want to make the most of your stay by enjoying the various events of the area.

The Owen Roberts International Airport is the main airport serving the flights to Grand Cayman Islands. December is the best month to obtain cheap domestic flights. One of the airlines offering cheap plane tickets is Virgin Airlines. Air Canada and American Airlines are other cheap flights to Grand Cayman Islands.

When it comes to music, these islands are second to none. The musical scene of the area includes a diverse selection of international pop music and many unique folk styles. The folk music of the region is preserved by the Cayman National Cultural Foundation, which was established in the 20th century. It also promotes the organization of festivals such as the Cayman JazzFest (a well-known jazz festival founded in 2004), Cayfest, Seafarers Festival and Cayman Islands International Storytelling Festival. Famous folk instruments of the islands include the fiddle, accordion, mouth organ, grater and drums. Christmas music is considered an integral part of the folk tradition of the area. It consists of group singing of Christmas carols on Christmas Eve. The Cayman Music and Entertainers Association represent the interests of native musicians.

The islands are home to numerous famous historic sites which you shouldn't miss. One of these is the spectacular MV Captain Keith Tibbetts, a giant Russian frigate which sank in September of 1996. It is located in Cayman Brac, and will leave you awed for sure. Petro St. James National Historic Site is another place for those interested in the region's history. Known to be the oldest building in the Caymans, this used to be a castle. It has now been converted into a museum. You should also check out the LCM David Nicholson Wreck. John Rambo Smith is an associate editor with Farebuzz.com. The website offers exclusive information related to flights to Grand Cayman and business class airlines.