Internet, Mail, and Shipping in Cayman Islands

In Grand Cayman, most hotels and resorts provide Internet access—either free or for a small fee—for their guests; wireless is increasingly prevalent. You'll also find Internet cafés in George Town and at the easternmost point of the East End. Rates range from $2.50 for 15 minutes to $10 per hour. Several restaurants also advertise free Wi-Fi hot spots. Although there are no cybercafes on the Sister Islands, most of the small hotels have high-speed access in rooms and/or public spaces. Those lacking Wi-Fi or Ethernet usually have a public computer or permit use of the office facilities. A few individual villas get Wi-Fi signals.

Sending a postcard to the United States, Canada, other parts of the Caribbean, or Central America costs CI 25¢. An airmail letter is CI 75¢ per half ounce. To Europe and South America, rates are CI 25¢ for a postcard and CI 80¢ per half ounce for airmail letters. When addressing letters to the Cayman Islands, be sure to include the new postcodes that have been introduced. You can find postcodes at www.caymanpost.gov.ky or on leaflets at any of the islands' post offices. The main post office lies at the intersection of Edward Street and Cardinal Avenue in downtown George Town. There is no home delivery; instead, all mail is delivered to numbered post office boxes. For faster and reliable service to the United States, Federal Express, UPS, and DHL all have locations in the downtown Georgetown area. Airmail can take two weeks to be delivered to farther-flung areas, including Australia and New Zealand.

Grand Cayman Internet Cafés

Café del Sol Internet Cafe (Marquee Plaza, Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman, KY1-1204. 345/946-2233. www.cafedelsol.ky). Thirsty Surfer Liquor Store & Internet Cafe (Reef Resort, Colliers Bay, East End, Grand Cayman, KY1-1204. 345/947-2337).