Cayman Islands - Travel Report

The Cayman Islands are a British dependent territory consisting of three main islands with a total area of approximately 100 square miles and located about 100 miles west of Jamaica. The U.S. Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica has consular responsibility for the Cayman Islands . George Town is the capital of the Cayman Islands, which is located in Grand Cayman. The average GDP of the Cayman Islands is $1.27 billion (2002 est.). The primary factor of the GDP is tourism. The main trading partner of the Cayman Islands is the U.S. There is no restriction on import or export of foreign currency with the exception of Jamaican dollars. Most major credit cards are accepted. All Caribbean countries can be affected by hurricanes. The height of hurricane season is from June 1 to November 30. Pro-active measures should be taken to be prepared in the event of a hurricane. The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) can provide information about natural disaster preparedness. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers checks should be brought in U.S. currency.