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Guide to Cayman Brac Island, Cayman Islands
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Cayman Brac IslandSimilar in size to Little Cayman of the Caribbean group, the Cayman Islands, Cayman Brac is a 10-mile stretch of beach, hills, coves and natural habitat with the lowest population of Cayman bunch and some of the best diving spots on the planet. High-class luxury hotels are absent from the coastal landscape, but come to think of it, they'd take away from the simplicity of things here. Resorts here appease the minimalist, where the main objective is to provide a wealth of activities, not bed ruffles. The cuisine provides is quite a departure from that served by restaurants on Grand Cayman, but nonetheless fits the mold and is fairly straightforward, if only offering staple Caribbean dining choices. Water a few hundred feet off the coast is so clear, a good description seems unfathomable. On clear, sunny days you can float about on a small pontoon and view swimmers' scuba gear at 50', possibly 100' below the surface. Townspeople on Cayman Brac seem to be friendlier than close family. Whether anticipating such exercise or not, arm waving is one of the most prevalently practiced mannerisms among the general public; not taking part in the pastime would be equitable to an open offense. Now, do you think you can resist the charm of Cayman Brac? Neither could we. Book your flight to this morsel of paradise today!
When to go:
Is there a bad time to visit Cayman Brac? Hardly. Year-round, the island is barraged by calm, cool breezes, sunny skies, fairly long days, and a consistently wonderful surf. It's advisable to keep an ear and an eye out for news of water-born storms near the Cayman Islands, but if nothing's a brewin', you're ensured some of the most perfect conditions to grace the region. If arriving during winter, you should pack some extra sunscreen, but shade is provided by numerous trees all around the beaches, offering respite when needed. Also, the island is so small, you can rise early and view the sun's ascent over the horizon and be on Cayman Brac's western end to watch it go down later in the day.
Getting there and around:
Despite it's small size, Cayman Brac does hold an airport of its own, and with a few flights each day between its smaller sister Little Cayman and it's far larger and distant sibling Grand Cayman, you'll have easy international access with air times - including stopover - that are easy to cope with. Take a taxi or rental car to your desired destination after arriving on Cayman Brac. Buses tend to be slow and not at all frequent of service. A rented vehicle will apportion you limitless choices while traveling on the island, apart from journeying through heavily wooded areas, of course. If you'd like to stay in town the entire length of your stay, you can easily get by with a mixture of public transit and private taxis.
Attractions:
You don't need much to keep your attention on Cayman Brac, with its unique topography and majestically beautiful views. Spend a day running along the bluff separating the island in a roughly equal divide. Stop for a snack at the foot of a cliff overlooking the water and watch boaters take divers out to deeper areas of the Caribbean. You can take a stroll through a few towns and view where Columbus made his mark, or visit beachside bungalows where Hollywood celebrities have spent nights. Bat Cave and Peter's Cave are both fairly popular draws, with the latter known to have shielded residents from violent hurricanes in past years.
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