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well). Opening onto Boatswains Bay, in the residential community
of West B ay, it is a charming, self-contained community that
houses its guests in a series of w ell-furnished accommodations,
including oceanfront suites. See p. 67.
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The
Retreat at R um Point,
Grand Cayman (
&
866/947-9135;
www.theretreat.com.ky), opens onto a white sand beach located on
an isolated, tranquil point. Although this condo complex is only
35 minutes by car from the bustle of George Town, it seems worlds
away. See p. 76.
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Morritt's Tortuga Club and G rand R esort,
G rand Cayman
(
&
800/447-0309;
www.morritts.com), is located on 3 hectar es
(7
1
/
2
acres) bordering a beach at the eastern end of the island. The
area around the condos offers some of Grand Cayman's best diving,
but y ou need not be a div
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er to enjo y this secluded r esort. S ee
p. 75.
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The Reef Resort,
Grand Cayman (
&
800/232-0541;
www.royal
reef.com), a timeshar e/condo complex, is situated on the r emote
East End, a 32km (20-mile) driv e from the airport and a 45-min-
ute trip from George Town. The large, luxurious beachfront units,
each boasting a balcony, overlook serene Colliers Bay. See p. 76.
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Walton's Mango Manor,
Cayman Brac (
&
345/948-0518;
www.
waltonsmangomanor.com), set within a lush gar den on 1.2 hect-
ares (3 acres) of land on Cayman B rac's remote north shore, is an
excellent B&B. See p. 160.
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Almond Beach H ideaways,
Cayman B rac (
&
866/222-8528;
www.almondbeachhideaways.com), featur es two-bedr oom villas
that open onto a beachfr ont of white sand and coconut palms,
guaranteeing tranquillity and privacy. See p. 160.
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Little Cayman Cottage,
Little Cayman (
&
800/235-5888;
www.
caymanvillas.com), is a two-bedroom cottage set on a white sandy
beach—the per fect hideaway. You'll hav e an instant home her e,
with r oom enough for six of y our closest friends and family (or
whomever y ou choose), plus a fully equipped kitchen. The only
sound you'll hear is the pounding sur f. See p. 176.
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THE BEST LUXURY HOTELS
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The Ritz-Carlton,
Grand Cayman (
&
800/241-3333;
www.ritz
carlton.com). At long last, and after many delays, G rand Cayman
has a Ritz-Carlton wor thy of its plush name. S et on both sides of
a boulevard next to S even Mile Beach, it feels like E urope in the
tropics with a golf course. Only problem is, it's very expensive. See
p. 62.
