On string-bean-shaped LITTLE CAYMAN , road signs read "iguanas have the right of way", fitting for an undeveloped island on which the two thousand or so of these primordial-looking creatures greatly outnumber people. Even more so than Cayman Brac, this least developed of the Cayman Islands attracts visitors looking for untrammelled seclusion, not to mention scuba and wildlife enthusiasts eager to take advantage of a top dive site and an inland nature sanctuary.

 

The mangrove-filled wetlands in the centre of the island are home to many birds, including West Indian whistling ducks, egrets, herons, frigates and a large nesting colony of red-footed boobies. In fact, this area has been preserved as a National Trust bird sanctuary ; the visitor centre is just a few steps east of the airport and has a balcony offering panoramic views of the wetlands. To get a closer look, head to one of the scattered boardwalks along the lone main island road, across from the Little Cayman Beach Resort or the Southern Cross Club .

There's really not much else going on here, just the kind of atmosphere suitable for relaxation, though a small museum on the southern shore contains some artefacts of island life such as tools and documents from days past.