Little Cayman
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− | '''Little Cayman''' is one of three islands in the [[Cayman Islands]]. | + | '''Little Cayman''' is the smallest and least developed of the three [[Cayman Islands]]. Just 10 miles long and 1 mile wide (16.1km by 1.6km), it is one of the premier [[scuba_diving|diving]] locations on the planet with over 50 dive sites, including the world-famous Bloody Bay Wall. |
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| ==Get in== | | ==Get in== |
| + | '''Visitors must clear customs in [[Grand Cayman]] or [[Cayman Brac]]'''. |
| + | *'''Edward Bodden Airfield''' ({{IATA|MWCL}}), Phone: 345-948-0021. A 3000 ft (914 m) barely paved runway. |
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| + | *Most boats are docked on the south side of the island. |
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| ==Get around== | | ==Get around== |
| + | *Providing '''air service between the three islands' airports''' is: |
| + | **'''Cayman Airways''', Phone: 345-949-2311, [http://www.caymanairways.com]. |
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| ==See== | | ==See== |
| + | *'''Red-Footed Booby Bird Nature Reserve''', Blossom Village, Phone: 345-948-1010, Fax: 345-948-1011. A UNESCO-designated Nature Reserve site of over 200 acres for Red-footed Booby birds, it has the largest colony in the Western hemisphere. Also Frigate birds, Egrets, Herons, West Indian Whistling Ducks, and Black-necked Stilts. |
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| + | *'''Owen Island''' is an uninhabited island located about 200 yards off the South Town shore. Kayakers, rowers or strong swimmers can enjoy it's deserted shores. |
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| + | *'''Point o' Sand Beach''' on the eastern end of the island has views of Cayman Brac. |
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| ==Do== | | ==Do== |
| + | *Diving is the main attraction. |
| + | *Snorkeling. |
| + | *Fishing. |
| + | *Beach activities. |
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| ==Buy== | | ==Buy== |
| + | *'''Mermaid's Boutique''' sells clothing, jewelry, sundries, etc. Located at Little Cayman Beach Resort. |
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| + | *'''Village Square Market''' is the only grocery store in Little Cayman. Sells groceries, lumber, fishing supplies, etc. |
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| ==Eat== | | ==Eat== |
| + | *'''Hungry Iguana Restaurant''', at Paradise Villas, Phone: 345-948-0007, Fax: 345-948-0009[http://www.paradisevillas.com]. |
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− | ==Drink==
| + | *'''Birds of Paradise Restaurant''', at Little Cayman Beach Resort. |
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| ==Sleep== | | ==Sleep== |
| + | *'''Sam McCoy's Diving & Fishing Lodge''', North Side, Phone: 345-948-0026, Toll free: 800-626-0496, Fax: 345-948-0057.[http://mccoyslodge.com.ky] The locally-owned resort. Bar, pool, all inclusive. $150-$250. |
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| + | *'''Little Cayman Beach Resort''', Blossom Village, Phone: 345-948-1033, Toll free: 800-327-3835, Fax: 345-948-1040.[http://www.littlecayman.com] The largest and most crowded resort on the island. $200-$350. |
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| + | *'''Southern Cross Club''', South Hole Sound, Phone: 345-948-1099, Toll free: 800-899-2582, Fax: 317-636-9503.[http://www.southerncrossclub.com] Duplex cottages, nine rooms and 3 suites on outstanding beach. Package including meals. No TV. $250-$300. |
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− | *'''Little Cayman Beach Resort''', Blossom Village, Phone: 345-948-1033, Toll free: 800-327-3835 | + | *''' Pirates Point Resort''', Phone: 345-948- 1010, from US and Canada dial direct 1-345-948- 1010 (''e-mail: [email protected]'')[http://www. piratespointresort.com /Reservations.html]. The best food on the island , by Little Cayman's only award-winning chef. Eleven rooms in cottages, 4 of which are oceanfront with ceiling fans/floor fans and porches on the oceanside. Five of the 11 rooms are set back from the oceanfront and have AC. One of the rooms is designated for singles only. $350+. |
− | Fax: 345-948-1040, [http://www.littlecayman.com]. The largest resort on the island. $250-$350.
| + | *<sleep name="Paradise Villas" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="1-877-322-9626" url="www.paradisevillas.com" checkin="" checkout="" price="" lat="" long="">6 duplex style villas, 12 units, all oceanfront, restaurant, bar, and pool. </sleep> |
| + | *<sleep name="Conch Club Condos" alt="" address="South Hole Sound" directions="" phone="345 948-1026 from the US 561 283-1715" url="" checkin="" checkout="" price="$250+" lat="" long="">Luxury 2 and 3 bedroom ocean front condominiums. Fully-equipped kitchens, swimming pools, hot tub, kayaks and bicycles. All units are air conditioned and have ceiling fans. Internet access via free WiFi. </sleep> |
| + | *'''Blue Lagoon''', Box 10010, Wonder Lane, Phone: 345-948-1065.[http://bluelagoonlc.com] Low-cost alternative to the big resorts. Restaurant, bar, and 12 oceanfront rooms, all with AC, starting at US$80 dbl occ. |
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| + | ==Stay healthy== |
| + | *Medical service is provided by a clinic staffed by a full-time nurse. Doctors visit weekly from [[Cayman Brac]]. |
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| ==Get out== | | ==Get out== |
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| [[Wikipedia:Little_Cayman]] | | [[Wikipedia:Little_Cayman]] |
| + | [[World66:centralamericathecaribbean/thecaribbean/caymanislands/littlecayman]] |
Revision as of 19:21, 16 March 2012
Little Cayman is the smallest and least developed of the three Cayman Islands. Just 10 miles long and 1 mile wide (16.1km by 1.6km), it is one of the premier diving locations on the planet with over 50 dive sites, including the world-famous Bloody Bay Wall.
Get in
Visitors must clear customs in Grand Cayman or Cayman Brac.
- Edward Bodden Airfield (IATA: MWCL), Phone: 345-948-0021. A 3000 ft (914 m) barely paved runway.
- Most boats are docked on the south side of the island.
Get around
- Providing air service between the three islands' airports is:
- Cayman Airways, Phone: 345-949-2311, [2].
See
- Red-Footed Booby Bird Nature Reserve, Blossom Village, Phone: 345-948-1010, Fax: 345-948-1011. A UNESCO-designated Nature Reserve site of over 200 acres for Red-footed Booby birds, it has the largest colony in the Western hemisphere. Also Frigate birds, Egrets, Herons, West Indian Whistling Ducks, and Black-necked Stilts.
- Owen Island is an uninhabited island located about 200 yards off the South Town shore. Kayakers, rowers or strong swimmers can enjoy it's deserted shores.
- Point o' Sand Beach on the eastern end of the island has views of Cayman Brac.
Do
- Diving is the main attraction.
- Snorkeling.
- Fishing.
- Beach activities.
Buy
- Mermaid's Boutique sells clothing, jewelry, sundries, etc. Located at Little Cayman Beach Resort.
- Village Square Market is the only grocery store in Little Cayman. Sells groceries, lumber, fishing supplies, etc.
Eat
- Hungry Iguana Restaurant, at Paradise Villas, Phone: 345-948-0007, Fax: 345-948-0009[3].
- Birds of Paradise Restaurant, at Little Cayman Beach Resort.
Sleep
- Sam McCoy's Diving & Fishing Lodge, North Side, Phone: 345-948-0026, Toll free: 800-626-0496, Fax: 345-948-0057.[4] The locally-owned resort. Bar, pool, all inclusive. $150-$250.
- Little Cayman Beach Resort, Blossom Village, Phone: 345-948-1033, Toll free: 800-327-3835, Fax: 345-948-1040.[5] The largest and most crowded resort on the island. $200-$350.
- Southern Cross Club, South Hole Sound, Phone: 345-948-1099, Toll free: 800-899-2582, Fax: 317-636-9503.[6] Duplex cottages, nine rooms and 3 suites on outstanding beach. Package including meals. No TV. $250-$300.
- Pirates Point Resort, Phone: 345-948-1010, from US and Canada dial direct 1-345-948-1010 (e-mail: [email protected])[7]. The best food on the island, by Little Cayman's only award-winning chef. Eleven rooms in cottages, 4 of which are oceanfront with ceiling fans/floor fans and porches on the oceanside. Five of the 11 rooms are set back from the oceanfront and have AC. One of the rooms is designated for singles only. $350+.
- Paradise Villas, ☎ 1-877-322-9626, [1]. 6 duplex style villas, 12 units, all oceanfront, restaurant, bar, and pool.
- Conch Club Condos, South Hole Sound, ☎ 345 948-1026 from the US 561 283-1715. Luxury 2 and 3 bedroom ocean front condominiums. Fully-equipped kitchens, swimming pools, hot tub, kayaks and bicycles. All units are air conditioned and have ceiling fans. Internet access via free WiFi. $250+.
- Blue Lagoon, Box 10010, Wonder Lane, Phone: 345-948-1065.[8] Low-cost alternative to the big resorts. Restaurant, bar, and 12 oceanfront rooms, all with AC, starting at US$80 dbl occ.
Stay healthy
- Medical service is provided by a clinic staffed by a full-time nurse. Doctors visit weekly from Cayman Brac.
Get out
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