The Cayman Islands’ official language is English.
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The Cayman Islands has its own currency, the Cayman Islands Dollar. You can exchange money at the banks, exchange bureaus and many hotels. US dollars are widely accepted, as are major credit and debit cards. ATMs are easy to find.
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The Cayman Islands’ international country code is +1, followed by an area code of 345. There are many internet cafés.
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Check your bill before you tip. Many hotels and restaurants automatically add a 10 to 15 percent charge to the bill. If they don’t, a tip equal to that amount is expected for service and taxi drivers.
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Crime is relatively rare in the Cayman Islands, but visitors should use common sense and keep their valuables hidden.
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Food and water are considered safe, but some tropical reef fish can be poisonous, even if they’re cooked. A Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended, but medical facilities are fairly good. You should carry your own health or travel insurance.
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The electrical current is 110 volts AC, 60 Hz with two-pinned American style plugs.
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