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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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