Cayman Islands wins scuba diving awards

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Keen scuba divers looking for a new destination to visit this year might want to consider the Cayman Islands in the Caribbean, which has been recognised in Scuba Diving magazine's 2011 Readers' Choice Awards.

The destination was awarded first place in the categories covering overall experience and wall diving.

A number of factors contributed to the Cayman Islands' success in the awards, including the quality and diversity of its dive sites and its thriving marine ecosystem.

The range of diving experiences on offer to visitors has been boosted by the recent sinking of the USS Kittiwake, a former United States Navy submarine that is now an underwater attraction.

Shomari Scott, acting director of tourism for the British overseas territory, said it is 'an honour' for the destination to have been recognised by readers of Scuba Diving magazine

He added: 'The dive sector remains committed to enhancing its product and the recent sinking of the Kittiwake is one example of how joint efforts between the government and private sector can work to the benefit of our country.'

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