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| | ==Get in== | | ==Get in== |
| | ===By plane=== | | ===By plane=== |
| − | *'''Gerard-Smith International Airport''' ({{IATA|CYB}}) ({{ICAO|MWCB}}), a small airport with 5800 ft (1767 m) runway. Service from [[Grand Cayman]]'s Owen Roberts International Airport. | + | *'''Gerard-Smith International Airport''' ({{IATA|CYB}}) ({{ICAO|MWCB}}), an airport facility with a 6000ft runway. |
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| | ===By boat=== | | ===By boat=== |
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| | ==Get around== | | ==Get around== |
| − | *Providing '''air service between the three islands' airports''' is:
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| − | **'''Cayman Airways''', Phone: 345-949-2311, [http://www.caymanairways.com].
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| − | ==Transportation== | + | === By air === |
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| − | *'''B & S Motor Ventures''', Phone:(345)948-1646, Fax: (345)948-1676, [http://www.bandsmv.com/]. Bicycles, Cars, SUV's and Mini-Vans. Located close to major hotels. Free pickup from the Airport. | + | * '''Cayman Airways''', Phone: 345-949-2311, [http://www.caymanairways.com]. Provides air service between the three islands' airports. |
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| − | *'''Brac Rent-A-Car''', Phone:(345)948-1515, Fax: 948-1380, Audley Scott's Office: 948-0277 Cars, 4WD's, etc. MoneyGram transactions; Sub-Agent Audley U. Scott
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| − | *'''CB Rent-A-Car''', Phone: (345)948-2424, Fax: 948-2329, Located at the Airport. Compact cars, Vans, etc are available here. | + | *'''B & S Motor Ventures''' has cars, SUV's, minivans and bicycles available for rent. Free pick-up from Gerrard Smith International Airport - Phone: (345) 948-1646; Fax: (345) 948-1676; Website: [http://www.bandsmv.com/]. |
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| − | *'''DDDD's Rental''', Phone: (345) 948-1599. Located by Kidco Dock; will meet arriving flights at airport. | + | *'''Brac Rent-A-Car''' has cars and SUV's available for rent. Also houses the office of Audley Scott - Phone:(345) 948-1515; Fax: (345) 948-1380; Audley Scott's Office: (345) 948-0277. |
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| | + | *'''CB Rent-A-Car''' has compact cars and vans available for rent. Located in the vicinity of Gerrard Smith International Airport - Phone: (345) 948-2424; Fax: (345) 948-2329. |
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| | + | *'''Four D's Rental''' has free pick-up from Gerrard Smith International Airport - Phone: (345) 948-1599. |
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| | ==See== | | ==See== |
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| | ==Do== | | ==Do== |
| − | *Snorkel along the rocky coastlines | + | *Shore Diving: Multiple entries around the island. Rent tanks and gear at Reef Divers. |
| − | *Scuba Diving | + | *Snorkel along the rocky coastlines - prepared entries with ladders. |
| − | *Fishing | + | *Swim in the warm waters at Public beach (bathroom/showers facilities) or from one of the cuts or docks. |
| − | *Explore caves such as Rebecca's Cave, Peter's Cave and Skull Cave. | + | *Explore the village of Spot Bay - the heart of Caymanian Culture. |
| − | *Hike a two-mile long nature trail on the bluff adjacent the 180 acre Parrot Reserve. | + | *Pick your own fresh papaya, mangoes, pomegranate, bananas, etc.. at Murch's farm. (Mangoes May-August) |
| | + | *Cayman Brac Museum |
| | + | *Deep Sea Fishing |
| | + | *Canoeing / Kayaking |
| | + | *Rock climbing |
| | + | *Explore dozens of caves such as Rebecca's Cave, Peter's Cave and Skull Cave and the amazing Nani's cave. |
| | + | *Hike: Multiple trails to hike including the easy Lighthouse trail 120 feel over the sea - see the indigenous Booby birds. Also hike the Parrot reserve. |
| | + | *Biking: being a small island with little traffic, exploring with bikes is enjoyable. Brac Reef and some car rental companies have bikes to use/rent. |
| | + | *Bird watching |
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| | + | *'''Reef Divers''' - affiliated with the Brac Reef Beach Resort [http://www.bracreef.com/diving.html]. Phone: (345) 948-1642. Reservations highly recommended. PADI 5 Star with Air and Nitrox available. Multiple Newton diveboats with daily morning dives on Cayman Brac; frequent afternoon diveboats, plus periodic morning dive trips to Little Cayman (weather permitting). Note: Reef Divers is effectively the only company running diveboats on Cayman Brac: ''Dive Tiara'' ceased operations circa 2006, and ''In-Depth'' relocated to Grand Cayman in 2009. The ''Village Scuba School'' never had their own diveboat. |
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| | + | ==Eat== |
| | + | *'''Brac Reef Restaurant and Bar''' features a largely American style menu. Karaoke on Wednesday nights and live music on Friday nights - Phone: (345) 948-1323. |
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| | + | *'''Alexander Hotel Restaurant''' features a largely American style menu - Phone: (345) 948-8222. |
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| | + | *'''Aunt Sha's Kitchen''' offers largely local fare - Phone: 345-948-1581, Fax: 345-948-1571. |
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| − | ==Scuba==
| + | *'''Captain's Table''' is located directly in front of Brac Caribbean Beach Village. Has swimming pool and pool bar -Phone: 948-1418, Fax: 948-1419. Right in front of the Brac Caribbean Beach Resort. |
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| − | *'''Reef Divers''' - affiliated with the Brac Reef Beach Resort [http://www.bracreef.com/diving.html]. Phone: (345) 948-1642. Reservations highly recommended. PADI 5 Star with Air and Nitrox available. Multiple Newton diveboats with daily morning dives on Cayman Brac; frequent afternoon diveboats, plus periodic morning dive trips to Little Cayman (weather permitting). | + | *'''PoPo Jeb's Pizza''' is located in the vicinity of Gerrard Smith International Airport - Phone: 948-0344. |
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| − | [[Note:]] Reef Divers is effectively the only company running diveboats on Cayman Brac: ''Dive Tiara'' ceased operations circa 2006, and ''In-Depth'' relocated to Grand Cayman in 2009. The ''Village Scuba School'' never had their own diveboat.
| + | *'''PoPo Jeb's Oriental Restaurant''' is located in the vicinity of Gerrard Smith International Airport. Serves Oriental dishes and opens for lunch and dinner. |
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| − | ==Eat== | + | ==Drink== |
| − | *'''Aunt Sha's Kitchen''', Phone: 345-948-1581, Fax: 345-948-1571. Locals with local cuisine on the patio. | + | *'''Brac Reef Bar''', Live music on Fridays! Karaoke on Wednesdays. |
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| − | *'''Captain's Table''', Phone: 948-1418, Fax: 948-1419. Right in front of the Brac Caribbean Beach Resort. Serves local cuisine, pool, pool bar | + | *'''Captain's Table'''. |
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| − | *'''Biggie's Restaurant''', Phone: 948-2449. Serves local cuisine and buffet style meals | + | *'''Coral Isle Club/Bar''', Booming club music. Very popular with locals. Occasional live music on weekends! |
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| | + | *'''Alexander Hotel Bar''', a variety of western menu items. |
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| − | ==Shop== | + | ==Buy== |
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| | *'''Treasure Chest''', Phone: 948-1333, Fax: 948-1578. Sells local items, caymanite and black coral jewelry, souvenirs, etc. | | *'''Treasure Chest''', Phone: 948-1333, Fax: 948-1578. Sells local items, caymanite and black coral jewelry, souvenirs, etc. |
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| | *'''Kirkconnels'''. Grocery on Northside in Stake Bay. | | *'''Kirkconnels'''. Grocery on Northside in Stake Bay. |
| | + | *<buy name="Miss Mary Lou's" alt="Fine Wines & Spirits" address="#25 Cross Roads Tibbetts Plaza" directions="2 minutes drive from the airport, turn right and right again " phone="(345) 948 1332" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long="">Since 1975 Miss Mary Lou's has been serving the community and guests of Cayman Brac. Miss Mary Lou's offers the best selection of beers, wines & spirits at the very best prices, plus you can stock up on souvenirs and the world Famous Tortuga Rum cakes! </buy> |
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| | Lodging on Cayman Brac consists mostly of rental property, although a few hotels, resorts, condominiums and a bed-and-breakfast exist. | | Lodging on Cayman Brac consists mostly of rental property, although a few hotels, resorts, condominiums and a bed-and-breakfast exist. |
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| | *'''Brac Reef Beach Resort''', Phone: 345-948-1642, Fax: 345-948-1270, [http://www.bracreef.com/]. Rooms, dive packages available. | | *'''Brac Reef Beach Resort''', Phone: 345-948-1642, Fax: 345-948-1270, [http://www.bracreef.com/]. Rooms, dive packages available. |
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| | *'''The Alexander Hotel''', [http://www.alexanderbrac.com], Phone: 345-948-8222. Amenities include outdoor bar, restaurant, conference room and gift shop. | | *'''The Alexander Hotel''', [http://www.alexanderbrac.com], Phone: 345-948-8222. Amenities include outdoor bar, restaurant, conference room and gift shop. |
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| | *'''Cayman Breakers''', Phone: 345-948-1463, [http://www.caymancondosonline.com]. Eighteen two-bedroom condos. | | *'''Cayman Breakers''', Phone: 345-948-1463, [http://www.caymancondosonline.com]. Eighteen two-bedroom condos. |
| | *'''Brac Caribbean and Carib Sands''', Phone: 345-948-2265, Toll free: 866-843-2722, Fax: 345-948-1111, [http://www.866thebrac.com]. | | *'''Brac Caribbean and Carib Sands''', Phone: 345-948-2265, Toll free: 866-843-2722, Fax: 345-948-1111, [http://www.866thebrac.com]. |
| | + | *'''Cayman Brac Beach Villas''', Phone: 305-781-7107, http://www.bracbeachvillas.com. One guesthouse and two one bedroom apartments. Sleep 2 - 16 people. |
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| | + | *'''Sea Song Cottage''' Beautiful traditional Caribbean cottage for vacation rental. Set in its own large tropical garden by stunning limestone cliffs, 'The Bluff', and close to beaches. Sleeps two. email: [email protected] [http://www.seasongcottage.com] |
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| − | '''Garden Estate''', Phone: 345 328 0141, E-Mail: [email protected], Private rental of a 5 bedrooms 4.100 SQ beach estate including pool and guest cottage, jacuzzi tub, steam room, barbecue, etc. | + | *'''Garden Estate''', Phone: 345 -328 -0141, E-Mail: [email protected], Private rental of a 5 bedrooms 4.100 SQ beach estate including pool and guest cottage, jacuzzi tub, steam room, barbecue, etc. [http://youtu.be/DJ6eBnqPE0c] |
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| | ==Stay healthy== | | ==Stay healthy== |
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| | Flights to [[Little Cayman]] and [[Grand Cayman]] are available everyday | | Flights to [[Little Cayman]] and [[Grand Cayman]] are available everyday |
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| | [[Wikipedia:Cayman_Brac]] | | [[Wikipedia:Cayman_Brac]] |
