St. James Castle, Tel: (345) 947 3329. It was
the venue for not only the decision in 1831 to form the Cayman Island’s first elected parliament but also the announcement in 1835 that slavery had ended in the British Empire. SE E AD PAG E 387 Visit the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park (Tel: (345) 947 9462), Cayman’s only botanical garden, opened by Queen Elizabeth II herself in 1994, and home to an incredible variety of local flora, fauna and wildlife. Or the Island’s oldest surviving public structure: The Cayman Islands National Museum, Tel: (345) 949 8368. For more information on activities and things to do in Cayman, flip to our Activities for Adults chapter.
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If peace and tranquillity are what you desire, then look no further than Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. Affectionately known as the Sister Islands, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman are known for their own unique identities offering an experience very different from that of Grand Cayman. There is no ferry service between the Islands, so you’ll have to travel by air or a private boat charter. For accommodation, car rental or additional information on the Sister Islands, visit www.explorecayman. com or www.itsyourstoexplore.com.
Monday-Friday; however they do not provide transportation. Contact (345) 948 2222 for details and bookings. Small group diving can be arranged through the Brac Scuba Shack, Tel: (345) 925 3215 or email: info@bracscubashack.com. If you need a rest after all that activity, then The Beach Spa offers a range of spa treatments and can come to your hotel or home. Call (345) 925 2772 or email: info@bracbeachspa.com. Rock Iguana Ltd. is the first rock climbing and adventure tourism company in the Cayman Islands. They offer rock climbing and rappelling tours suitable for all levels of skill. Call (345) 936 2722 or email: info@ climb.ky. Where To Stay There are a variety of places to stay, most offering special room and diving rates for residents. Brac Caribbean Beach Village www.braccaribbean.ky Offers two-bedroom oceanfront condos. Carib Sands Beach Resort www.caribsands.com Carib Sands offers one, two and threebedroom condos. Cayman Brac Beach Resort
CAYMAN BRAC The Brac, which is Gaelic for bluff, is known for its charm, friendliness and its dramatic scenery. A haven for a multitude of bird species, Cayman Brac has a parrot reserve created by the National Trust of the Cayman Islands. It also boasts the Cayman Islands’ oldest museum and the highest elevation of the three Islands at 152ft high.
www.caymanbracbeachresort.com Located on the beachfront, the resort caters largely to divers but has special non-diver rates for residents generally available within 30 days
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LITTLE CAYMAN Little Cayman is the smallest and least developed of the three Islands. A nature lover’s dream, the Island consists of 10 square miles of unspoiled surroundings, including more than a dozen secluded beaches, numerous lagoons and tropical forests strewn with orchids. Today, the Island is most commonly known in the diving community as the “Mecca of the Caribbean”. Bloody Bay Marine Park draws the majority of visitors to the Island and most of the resorts have their own dive centres. Visitors also come to enjoy the privacy as well as the quiet and timeless beauty of the Island’s unspoiled natural splendour. Venture to the remote Point of Sand for a private swim or snorkel and row out to the tiny, deserted Owen Island to enjoy nature in its most pristine form. Rent a scooter, which some Little Cayman experts say is the best way to see the Island’s charm and ride out to the quaint Island-style drink stand on the eastern end.
of your desired stay. Their restaurant is open
Ocean front condos with bluff to sea views.
Sights & Activities From bird watching, bicycling, beach picnics and sun bathing to exploring, diving, fishing and observing the enormous Sister Island rock iguanas, there are a lot of things to do on such a small island. To unwind, contact The Little Cayman Spa at Little Cayman Beach Resort on (345) 948 1033 for spa treatments and a wide range of spa offerings.
How To Get Around Every resort offers free bicycles which can be used whenever you want, however, it
How To Get Around To hire a car, contact Little Cayman Car Rentals at (345) 948 1000. For scooter
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday evenings. Le Soleil D’Or www.lesoleildor.com Offers beautiful beach cottages with farm-to-
Sights & Activities Explore the Cayman Brac Museum, the Cayman Brac Heritage House, the parrot reserve, the wreck of the Captain Keith Tibbetts, the caves and the bluff or go fishing or bicycling. For a more in-depth expedition, free guided tours of the Island are offered by the District Administration with trained local guides. Tours are available
is quite nice to spend a day or two really exploring. Options for car hire include: B&S Motor Ventures (Tel: (345) 948 1646), C.B. Rent-A-Car (Tel: (345) 948 2424) or Four D’s (Tel: (345) 948 1599). For car rentals, you need to be 25 years or older and have a valid driver’s licence. Scooters can be rented from Electra Mobility Scooters (www.electra.ky). For scooter rentals, you need to be 17 years or older.
table room service. Kings Point www.kingspointcayman.com
