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The Cayman Islands consists of three small islands: Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. Cayman Brac can be reached through a weekly one-hour direct flight from Miami or through daily connecting flights from Grand Cayman. Residents enjoy freedom from taxation, a stable democratic government (British Territory), and the highest standard of living in the Caribbean.
Cayman Brac, the middle sized island, is about the same size as Manhattan (12 miles long, 2 miles wide) but the skyline that gives it its name is natural: a sheer limestone bluff ("Brac" is Gaelic for bluff) that runs the center of the island and sets it apart from its two low-lying sister isles. The island is home to about 1,800 residents and has a number of caves dotting the island that are rumored to still hold hidden pirate treasure. Unlike many small islands, Brac has a remarkably well established infrastructure. The island boasts a modern commercial airport, a well equipped hospital, dental clinic, eye clinic, library, reliable water/power plants, three grade schools and one middle/high school. Paved roads connect these services but there are no stop lights or traffic snarls on the Brac. Unlike other Caribbean islands, Cayman Brac also enjoys the distinction of having virtually no crime, unemployment or homeless.
It is no secret that Cayman Brac has some of the world's finest diving and its greatest attraction is its surrounding waters. Virtually every major dive magazine has ranked the island among the World's Top Ten Destinations. That's because just offshore you'll find more than 100 species of coral, more than 500 kinds of fish and some of the most dramatic and unique geological formations on the planet. For non-divers, the bottom can clearly be seen at over 150 feet, so the underwater treat is shared. Cayman Brac offers some of the best diving in the Caribbean and most sites are just a few minutes boat ride from the resort. With well over 70 dive sites available, there is no end to the scuba diving bliss.
Though Cayman Brac's natural appeal may seem to be sufficient, the people of the island have their own special appeal. The friendliness of the locals is one of the first things mentioned by any visitor to the island. Driving down the road you'll see that everyone waves to you, whether they know you or not. This is typical of their warmth and hospitality.
Cayman Brac Web Links:
www.naturecayman.com
www.sisterislands.com
www.divecayman.ky
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