Off the tourist trail, you'll find unexpected treasures. Hire a scooter or open-top jeep for the day and take yourself into the heart of Grand Cayman's districts. In West Bay, as well as visiting Cayman Turtle Farm and Hell, be sure to see the picturesque samples of traditional architecture which still stand, alongside modern mansions, particularly on roads such as Boggy Sand Road. Back in George Town, take North Sound Road to drive past the conch shell house which is built from more than 4,000 conch shells. You might also like to do the walking tour of George Town, devised by The National Trust, which highlights the center's historical buildings such as Fort George which dates back to 1790. 

Heading towards East End, take South Sound Road and, at the intersection with Walkers Road, look out for the distinctive former home of intuitive artist, Gladwyn Bush, known to all as Miss Lassie. Regarded as one of the most influential artists in this genre in the region, Miss Lassie covered the exterior walls of her old cottage with her art. 

Nearing East End along the coast road, look out for the blowholes where seawater is forced through holes in the ironshore to create natural geyser-like fountains. In East End, you'll also see evidence of old shipwrecks which dot the coastline. Maritime historians will be particularly interested in the Wreck of the Ten Sails Park in East End which marks a wreckage in 1794, the worst maritime calamity in Cayman's history. 

North Side is pervaded by a sense of remote, away-from-it-all charm. Geographically cut off from the rest of the island in the early years, North Siders learned a self-sufficiency and resilience that still characterises their district. Look out for some idiosyncratic gift stores and, en route to the charms of Rum Point and Cayman Kat seek out unusual souvenirs at Caribbean Charlie's workshop.