The Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park won Islands Magazine's Ecotourism Award in 1993 in recognition of its ecology-sensitive tourist development. Newly opened Heritage Gardens features a restored traditional Caymanian cottage. Serious anglers will not want to miss the Million Dollar Month International Fishing Tournament in June. Light tackle fishing targets tarpon, bonefish and permit. The Cayman Islands are ranked as one of the top dive destinations in the world.
Visibility is outstanding and the variety of fish, corals and sponges is extraordinary.
Spectacular walls, reefs and shipwrecks can be explored. Stingray City is known around the world. There are over 50 dive operators in The Cayman Islands. The Cayman Islands' Department of Environment have taken regulatory steps to protect this wonderful natural resource and established a number of marine parks. All divers must show proof of certification.