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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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