Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
London Jewellers Factory Store
, Anchorage Centre, George Town,
345-949-9861. Fine gems and gold jewelry are the specialty of this outlet
store, which sells many sample lines and production overruns at a dis-
count price.
Savoy Jewellers
, Queen's Court,
345-949-7454. A Caymanian favorite
is Savoy Jewellers on West Bay Road in the Seven Mile Beach area. It sells
an extensive collection of diamonds, Hèrmés watches, the St. Petersburg
Collection of Fabergé eggs, Erté sculptures, and other finery. All jewelry is
18K gold and transportation from island hotels is available upon request.
Sterncastle Treasures
, 49 South Church Street,
345-949-4944. This
small corner shop, just steps from the new Aqua World Duty Free Mall and
right on the waterfront, is a must if you're in search of shipwreck jewelry.
The staff here is knowledgeable about all the pieces, which include gold
doubloons set in exquisite gold settings. Even if you're not in the mood to
buy, stop in and have a look at the shipwreck exhibit, with display from a
wreck in the Florida Keys.
Underwater Photo Centre
, South Church Street,
345-949-7415.
More a lab and rental facility than a retail store, this shop has everything
you'd need to start a hobby in underwater photography - including classes
by renowned underwater photographer Cathy Church. The shop offers
Nikonos repairs as well as rentals and E6 film processing.
Where to Stay
ACCOMMODATIONS PRICE SCALE
Prices listed are for a standard room for one night during high sea-
son (expect prices to be as much as 40% lower during the low sea-
son). The price scale refers to US $.
$ .......................Under $100
$$ .......................$100-$200
$$$ ......................Over $200
Hotels & Resorts
Sunset House Resort
, 390 South Church Street,
800-854-
4767, 345-949-7111, fax 345-949-7101, www.sunsethouse.com, $-
$$. Located just south of George Town, Sunset House is a favorite
with divers. Just offshore lie both the reef and several shipwrecks, making
this a virtual playground for those interested in underwater adventure.
There's nothing fancy about Sunset House - it's designed for those whose
vacation centers around the time spent in the water, not necessarily on
