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Cayman Islands

Originally named Las Tortugas for the turtles that can be found sunning themselves along the beaches, the Cayman Islands were eventually named after an indigenous crocodile called “Caymanas.” The islands’ calm, warm waters, with 100ft. plus visibility, make scuba diving huge here. Grand Cayman opened the Caribbean’s first scuba dive shop in 1957, and the Caymans have remained a top destination spot for scuba enthusiasts around the world. Food in the Cayman Islands has a strong Jamaican influence whether it be jerk seasoning or salt fish with ackee. Generally, you’ll find a lot of seafood—turtle steaks are considered a delicacy and conch is a local favorite, though fish is the most abundant. Most seafood is broiled or baked “Cayman style” which means it is topped with onion, pepper and tomato. Just remember to wait a half hour after you eat to go scuba diving!

Featured Cook I Love to Eat Cooking Level: Intermediate Living In: Georgetown, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

About me: I'm the mom to two little girls. My husband's job brought us to the Caribbean. Up until then, he traveled constantly. I was not used to making a sit down dinner for four everynight. Big adjustment. All the meals I knew were things that sat on the stove all day or baked in the oven. Too hot to cook like that here. So, I had to learn a whole new way to cook. My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews | Photos Recipes | Blog Create your own Cook's Profile | MORE Cooks »