Cayman Islands/housing

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Expert: - 8/21/2009


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I am attending SMU - Grand Cayman beginning Sept 2009. Any idea where I could find clean reasonable housing close to the school?

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Tom - housing on the island has a huge range, and just like the states, it's all about location, really.  West Bay usually has lower prices than say G-town or SMB area. Harbor View Apts. in G-town is an option but you're still looking at somewhere north of $3k/month for a studio, as is Treasure Island (even more $$ than Harbor View) in the SMB/G-town area.  Have you contacted the school to see what they offer for housing or at least give you a list of places that other students have chosen?  If you end up with roommates, you often can get a pretty nice place in a good area while keeping the costs down/person.  You're gonna love living there, but I'm guessing it'll be hard to stay focused on studies in the middle of the Caribbean!  Best to you,

John

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John Gump

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I have spent months in Grand Cayman during 15 separate trips there and have come to know and love the people of this great Island. I used to be an owner of a condominium on Seven Mile Beach. I can answer questions about Grand Cayman including: - traveling to/from the island - hotels, restaurants, food in general - dive shops, dive sites, equipment purchase and repair - recreation including sight-seeing, tours, tour operators, beaches - cruises to Grand Cayman - Rum Point, Cayman Kai, Georgetown, East End, West Bay I cannot address questions related to Cayman Brac or Little Cayman

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Throughout 15 visits to this island, I've accumulated months of time living there in a condo I used to own right on Seven Mile Beach.

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B.S. Case Western Reserve University

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