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Cayman Brac

Cayman Brac, with its distinct and dramatic limestone bluff,
is a nature and adventure lover’s paradise, offering natural hiking
trails, an abundance of caves to explore, exotic flora and fauna
BLUE CILANTRO’S and spectacular world-class diving. CAYMAN STYLE
Sweet Corn and Rice and Beans
Pumpkin Fritters This rugged and charming island of 36 square kilometres allows
visitors to explore the limestone caves high above the water. For the
underwater adventurers, Cayman Brac’s crystal-clear warm waters
provide awe-inspiring wall dives, shallow diving and wreck diving
at all levels and interest, making for a dream dive vacation.
Visitors can also enjoy lush green forests throughout the island,
which is home to more than 200 species of birds and the 180-acre
Cayman Brac Parrot Reserve.
Foodies will not want to miss Le Soleil d’Or, The Brac’s amazing
PALM HEIGHTS
Ingredients: boutique hotel set against a twenty acre organic farm on the Ingredients:
Caribbean Sea.
c osmopolitan 1 cup corn kernels For adventure above and below the sea, your Caribbean vacation ½ bag of kidney beans
1 cup pumpkin, diced
Grand Cayman ½ cup onion, diced would not be complete without a visit to Cayman Brac. 1 can coconut milk
1½ cup white rice
4 cloves garlic, crushed
3 scotch bonnet peppers, whole
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped LE SOLEIL D’OR 1 onion, diced
Living up to its name in every sense, Grand Cayman fuses arts ¼ tsp scotch bonnet pepper, chopped 1 tbsp black pepper
with culture and nature with wonder, to produce the perfect 1 cup flour ½ tbsp salt
atmosphere. On the west side of the island is award-winning 1 tsp baking powder Directions:
Seven Mile Beach, a crescent-shaped stretch of sand with 1 egg Cook beans until tender, add rice,
infinite possibilities. Meanwhile, the North Sound is home to Directions: coconut milk, onion, black pepper
a neighbourhood of stingrays that’s so big, we call it a city. Combine all ingredients in a and salt, and add enough water to
Come face to face with the inhabitants of Stingray City and mixing bowl to form a thick paste. just cover the ingredients. Place
you’ll leave grinning from ear to ear. Shape into balls and deep fry at scotch bonnet peppers on top,
Off the beaches of Grand Cayman, you can stroll through 350°F for 3-4 minutes until golden. careful not to burst them. Simmer
George Town, surrounded by traditional architecture and until rice is tender. Remove peppers
modern treats. Enjoy designer shopping or meet local vendors before serving.
and craftsmen that have made the perfect unique gift.

Across the island, the eastern districts of Grand Cayman feature
outdoor delights including the rare Blue Iguanas at the Queen
Elizabeth II Botanic Park. And be sure to stop and taste the
freshly caught fish at nearby restaurants when you’re out this
way. After all, the flavours are second only to the tales told here.

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