Grand Cayman Holiday FAQS
General Resort Information
The following holiday information lists facts about visiting Grand Cayman, frequently asked questions about our Grand Cayman condos and vacation amenities, and nearby convenient island services with contact information.
THE AVALON CONDOMINIUM OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Sunday CLOSED
Special Grand Cayman holiday hour information will be posted in the office.
THE AVALON CONDOMINIUM OFFICE / FAX / EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Office Number: (345) 945-4171
Fax Number: (345) 945-4189
Emergency Number (Emergencies ONLY!) : (345) 916-7297
Police, Fire Department, Ambulance : 911
You may send and receive faxes through the office during office hours. The charges are as follows:
Incoming CI $1.00 or US $1.22 (per page)
Outgoing CI $2.00 or US $2.44 (per page)
General Grand Cayman Holiday Information
CLIMATE
The Cayman Islands enjoy a perfect tropical climate with an average year-round temperature of 84 degrees during the summer and 75 degrees during the winter. The water temperature averages 75 to 80 degrees year-round.
CURRENCY EXCHANGE
The US dollar is widely accepted in the Cayman Islands. If US currency is used for payment, change is likely to be given in CI. Cayman currency consists of: 1 cent, 5 cent, 10 cent, and 25 cent coins. Paper currency is in the form of $1 (blue), $5 (green), $10 (red), $25 (brown), $50 (blue), and $100 (orange) bills.
The normal exchange rate is:
US $1.00 - CI $ 0.80 (sometimes .75)
CI $1.00 - US $1.20
If you want a better exchange rate, take money in the form of travelers checks to a local bank and they will pay.82 cents for every US dollar. Major credit cards are accepted throughout the Island. When renting Grand Cayman condos at The Avalon Condominiums, we accept MC, Visa, and American Express.
CUSTOMS AND IMMIGRATION
Customs Department : 949-2473 or 949-4579
Call for general information and questions regarding purchases and gifts to be brought into or taken out of the country.
Immigration Office: 949-8344
For questions and information regarding documentation required and for any extensions of stay, you MUST contact the Immigration Office. To remain in this country legally if you have extended your trip, you must have your Visa (pink slip) changed.
ELECTRICITY
The Cayman Islands’ electricity is the same as in the US, which is 110 volts, 60 cycles. Visitors from countries other than the US may need to use adapters. Electricity is generated by diesel generators which is a costly method when compared with many communities. Please help us conserve energy whenever possible!
Professional Grand Cayman Services
AIRLINE INFORMATION
Please reconfirm your flights at least 48 hours before your departure date. Following are the phone numbers ofincoming airlines to Grand Cayman:
Air Canada 1-800-744-1112
American Airlines 1-800-433-7300
British Airways 1-345-949-8274
Cayman Airways 1-345-949-2311
Continental Airlines 1-800-231-0856
Delta Airlines 1-800-221-1212
US Airways 1-800-622-1015
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