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SOUTHERN CROSS CLUB’S Information
Crab Cake

Here is some useful information
before you arrive in the

Cayman Islands for your
perfect vacation. COLLIERS BEACH, GRAND CAYMAN

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS SHOPPING TRANSPORTATION
Yield: 4 servings Guests of the Cayman Islands FOREIGN EXCHANGE We highly encourage you to roam
OWEN ISLAND Ingredients: are required to present a valid The Cayman Islands dollar and explore our islands however
• 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs (CI $) is on a fixed exchange rate — you feel comfortable. If you wish
t ranquil • 2 spring onions, finely chopped passport and must complete $0.80 CI equals $1.00 US. The US to get around at your own pace,
an immigration form. If there
Little Cayman • ¼ cup finely chopped are any items to declare, guests dollar is accepted throughout all rent a vehicle, scooter or a bike
sweet red pepper
• 1 egg, lightly beaten should also complete a customs our islands, change will be given from one of the many rental
in CI dollars. Automated Teller
companies. Just keep in mind that
At only 16 kilometres long and a 1.6 kilometres wide, • ¼ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise declaration form. All guests must Machines (ATM) are also available we are a British Territory, so we
Little Cayman is the least developed and most tranquil of the • 1 tbsp lemon juice possess a return airline ticket. that give both US and CI dollars. drive on the left.
three Cayman Islands. This beautiful island offers seclusion • ½ tsp garlic powder For more information visit CREDIT CARDS
and striking scenery in every corner, making it the definition • ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper cbc.gov.ky Discover, Mastercard and Visa
of a true “secret hideaway.” • 12 oz crab meat, drained, flaked are widely accepted.
and cartilage removed
With a population of less than 170, most of Little Cayman DUTY-FREE Alternatively, you can catch a
remains uninhabited, offering a rare combination of sun- Directions: BEING BRITISH In George Town, our capital, taxi that will take you exactly
drenched solitude, glistening beaches and miles of untouched In a large bowl, combine 1/3 cup bread From the landmarks of our first duty-free shopping is a high art. where you need to go. Be sure to
tropical wilderness. Sun-worshippers can bask on empty crumbs, spring onions, red pepper, capital Bodden Town, to the Be sure to check out the download the CIGO Taxi Fare
beaches that seem straight from a magazine or take a bike egg, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic tiny Stake Bay Museum and the merchandise from names like app from Google Play or Apple App
ride and meander around the island. Those who venture to powder and cayenne; fold in crab. cricket pitches on Grand Cayman; Tiffany, Gucci, Baccarat, Cartier, Store to find out exactly what you
the remote South Hole Sound Lagoon, can enjoy a swim or Place remaining bread crumbs in a Rolex and more. should be paying. Taxi’s primarily
paddle out to tiny, deserted Owen Island to soak up a view shallow bowl. Divide mixture into guests of the Cayman Islands are MEDICAL FACILITIES are ‘cash only’.
of nature in its most pristine form. eight portions; shape into 2 inch balls. never far removed from the British The Cayman Islands has a full
Gently coat in bread crumbs and shape history and heritage that make
What’s more, Little Cayman is home to 50-plus unique dive into a ½ inch thick patty. In a large our islands so special. complement of modern medical MORE INFORMATION
sites as well as the largest colony of Red-Footed Boobies in non stick skillet, heat butter over facilities on Grand Cayman Visit our FAQ section on
the western hemisphere. medium-high heat. Add crab cakes; TIME ZONE and Cayman Brac, including visitcaymanislands.com
And for those who simply want to relax, what better way than cook 3-4 minutes on each side or Eastern Standard Time is government hospitals and private for more information and
to pick up a book, crawl into a hammock and indulge in the until golden brown. observed in Cayman, but there medical facilities like Health City. tips on how to enhance your
solitude of some of the quietest and most secluded beaches is no change for daylight savings. Little Cayman is staffed by a full- on-island expereience.
in the Caribbean? Cayman is 5 hours behind time nurse. Grand Cayman also
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). houses a hyperbaric chamber.

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