Connectivity and Internet
- Is there free public Wi-Fi?
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Most accommodations provide Wi-Fi or Internet. Check with your individual property for access. We have several public hotspots, too – including airports, Internet cafes, coffee shops, post offices and libraries. Local mobile phone network providers are Digicel and Flow.
Medical, Health and Wellness
- Will I be able to obtain medical insurance locally?
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Valid medical insurance is a prerequisite for approval of your GCCP application.
- What are the vaccination requirements?
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Vaccinations are not mandatory for visiting our islands. Contact your family doctor or general practitioner for recommendations specific to your health.
- Where are the hospitals?
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Our Public Health Services complex in George Town is a modern facility with highly trained staff. There is also a private hospital called Doctors Hospital in George Town, an ultramodern facility in East End named Health City Cayman Islands, as well as several other non-emergency facilities that are privately run in Grand Cayman. In Cayman Brac, there is Faith Hospital, and, in Little Cayman, we have a small clinic available in case of emergencies.
- Do you have a list of fitness centers?
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Several studios and gyms across the islands offer everything from Pilates, spinning to barre classes and boot camps. Most studios and gyms require monthly memberships; however, many resorts have gym and fitness facilities available to guests free of charge. https://www.visitcaymanislands.com/en-us/experiences/wellness/fitness
Shipping to the Cayman Islands
- Does Amazon or other online warehouses ship to Cayman?
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Yes, however due to shipping overseas, services like ‘same day delivery’ do not apply. There are also Customs duties assessed on most items shipped into the country.
Visit: https://caymanresident.com/move/shipping-to-cayman
Visiting the Sister Islands
- What is the best way to get to the Sister Islands?
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You can journey over to the Sister Islands, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, for a little adventure and exploration. The Sister Islands are easily accessible from Owen Roberts International Airport via the National Flag Carrier, Cayman Airways https://caymanresident.com/things-to-do/travel
- Can I freely travel to the Sister Islands during COVID-19?
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Travel to Cayman Brac and Little Cayman is provided by Cayman Airways. Travel to the Sister Islands will be from Grand Cayman only. No international flights are currently landing in Cayman Brac.
Persons may travel between Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman without being tested for the COVID-19 virus provided that they are not showing any respiratory or other symptoms associated with COVID-19.
To book inter-island travel contact Cayman Airways directly at www.caymanairways.com
From October 1, during the first phase of the phased border reopening, all travellers returning from overseas will be required to undergo quarantine on Grand Cayman before traveling to the Sister Islands. Read more here.
https://www.exploregov.ky/coronavirus-returning-from-overseas