Cayman Islands consist of three islands, Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. Grand Cayman is 20 miles long and varies from 4 - 7 miles across. Cayman Brac is 11 miles long and 1 to 1 ½ miles wide, and Little Cayman is 9 miles long and 1 mile wide. The Cayman Islands are 480 miles south of Miami, 70 miles south of Cuba and 120 miles west of Jamaica. Cayman Brac is 90 miles east of Grand Cayman and Little Cayman is 6 miles across the channel to the west of Cayman Brac.

Cayman Islands' increasing popularity is due to word-of-mouth testimonials. There is political and economic stability and virtually no crime. The tourists are welcomed with open arms, not hassled or panhandled but treated courteously and politely.

Cayman Brac's population is about 1,200 people.   Life on the island is relaxed, very safe and uniquely friendly.  Going for a short stroll along one of the main roads may take awhile as almost every local car will stop and ask if they can give you a lift.  Remember that driving is British style, on the left.  The language spoken is English, but may be hard to understand due to their American southern drawl and the Scottish lilt at the end of a statement.

Cayman Brac is scenically the most beautiful of the three islands with its limestone bluff rising to 140 feet at the east end of the island. Wonderfully relaxed, free from commercialism, cruise-ship invasions and man-made tourism. Not too commercial and not too old-fashioned. Cayman Brac will get you away from pollution, traffic jams, crowds, etc. It is famous for its diving and snorkeling in the bluest of blue waters.                           
 


                                                 

There are not alot of reasons to vacation on Cayman Brac.  No casinos, only a few restaurants, not much shopping and no golf. 

So what do you do with a week on a Caribbean island with one of the world's best reef systems, clearest water and brightest sunshine?  S-C-U-B-A ! ! !  and snorkeling and hiking...climbing...biking...birding...relaxing.  And the all-important sitting on the beach reading a good book. 

If you want luxury, Grand Cayman is fine, but can get crowded and expensive.  If you prefer the type of place where Chocolate, the dive shop dog, plays hostess to her friends in later afternoon romps on the beach, then consider The Brac.  Both Cayman Brac and Little Cayman regularly are ranked among the best dive locations in the world by readers of Scuba Diving Magazine.  The water's visibility is excellent and the water is a comfortable 86 degrees in the summer and fall, a degree or two cooler in winter.  The coral and sponges are healthy and diverse, so the fish and other sea life are plentiful.  Your diving options are increased with the walls so close to the shore.

The wreck M/V Keith Tibbetts, a Russian destroyer sunk for diving purposes, is a popular site and good for tall tales of naval battles and pirates.  It is called "one of the best wreck dives".  When you are diving the Tibbetts, it's a good idea to have two cameras, one with a wide-angle lens and one for macro, for close-up shots of the rich sea life living on and around the wreck.  There is also the expanding dive site known as "The Lost City of Atlantis" (www.diveatlantis.com) which is being developed by a local artist known as Foots.  The site involves 150,000 pounds of sculptures placed underwater off the north shore of Cayman Brac in a large sandy area, at a dive site called Radar Reef.  Check out their website!!

For the non-diver, there's plenty to do (or nothing!).  Snorkeling is very popular.  Rock climbing attracts visitors to the limestone cliffs.  Much of Cayman Brac is open land.  A nature preserve boasts 150 species of birds.  There are miles of cycling and hiking trails, rare animals to see and dramatic caves to explore.  If you enjoy hiking, The Brac has many nature trails that will introduce you to the flora and fuana of the island as well as its endemic species.  One of the most exciting hikes is along the Brac's eastern bluff.  This trek will take you from the lighthouse, past nesting brown booby birds to Peter's Cave high above the district of Spot Bay.  Your return trip can be along the road past fields where you will more than likely meet up with some adventurous cows resting on the wrong side of the fence.  If you'd rather stroll than hike, try the North Bight Road Boardwalk.  A 600-foot wooden boardwalk has been created to allow even the most casual walker to experience the unusual and rugged Brac landscape.  Along the walk you can expect to hear mating calls from some of Brac's species.  Across the road is the South Bight Road trail and National Trust Parrot Reserve, which has been set aside as breeding grounds for the Cayman Brac parrot. 

Another must-do on Cayman Brac is a visit to one of the many caves.  Access to these caves has been made easy with wooden steps and ladders.  The caves have played an important part in the history of the island.  During the hurricane of 1932 when most of the homes on Brac were destroyed, the caves were used as shelter. 

Rock climbers will also find adventure on Cayman Brac.  There are many bolted sport routes along both sides of the island but there are no climbing shops on the island so you must come prepared with your own ropes and equipment.

Bonefish, which have a reputation of being hard to catch, are plentiful.  (The most popular fishing spot for bonefish is right in front of our property at the reef break).  Tuna, wahoo and marlin are popular game fish.  Snapper, grouper and jacks attract reef anglers.  The Caymanians are very conservation-minded, so captains and guides will encourage release of any fish not going to be eaten.

The Brac has several casual local restaurants where you can enjoy food with an island flavor.  Local fresh fish prepared "Cayman Style" is always popular, tasty and our favorite.  If you like to prepare some of your own meals, the grocery stores, although not as varied as U.S.-based supermarkets, do have a good selection, especially the day after the barge arrives.  Almost everything imported into the island arrives in this fashion.

You can expect the Cayman Brac experience to be different from what you might find on other Caribbean islands.  The Brac is not crowded with businesses and homes, when you are there you get the feeling of being on a remote island.

You will love The Brac !!!!!!