Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Galleria Plaza
, at the Galleria Loop just north of West Shore
Center
The Strand
, just north of The Caribbean Club
The Falls
, across from the Westin Casuarina
Specialty Shops
Some of the top shopping stops include:
The Book Nook II
, Galleria Plaza, West Bay Road,
345-945-
4686. This bookstore is one of our favorite stops on Seven Mile
Beach. We always find a good selection of Caribbean guide-
books and cookbooks here. It also has a large children's section,
including toys for those restless young travelers.
Chests of Gold
, Hyatt Regency,
345-949-8846, and Westin
345-949-5330. Numismatic jewelry, diamond cre-
ations, and champlevé enamel designs are set in primarily 18-
karat gold at these popular shops.
LaHavana Restaurant and Cigar Emporium
, Queen's Court
Plaza, Seven Mile Beach,
Casuarina,
345-949-2345. This Cuban restau-
rant also has a showroom of Cuban cigars, including Monte
Cristo, Cohiba, Romeo y Julieta and more.
345-945-4979.
This exclusive boutique features La Perla Italian swimwear,
lingerie and resort wear.
Mitzi's
, Bay Harbor Center, West Bay Road,
La Perla
, The Strand, Seven Mile Beach,
345-945-5014.
Mitzi's specializes in fine jewelry, including beautiful gold work
by Carrera y Carrera, all in 18-karat gold.
Pure Art Gallery and Gifts
, Hyatt Regency, West Bay Road,
345-945-5633. All types of Caymanian and Caribbean art are
showcased in this gallery, along with a variety of crafts. We pur-
chased an inexpensive woven rug with the emblem of the
Cayman Islands here; you'll also find a good selection of rum
cakes.
Venture Gallery
, West Shore Center, West Bay Road,
345-
949-8657. This show has an enormous selection of rare coins,
including shipwreck coins, and coin jewelry.
24-K Mon Jewelers
, Treasure Island Resort,
345-949-9729;
Buckingham Square (in front of Hyatt Regency),
345-949-
1499; and Cayman Falls (across from Westin),
345-945-7000.
Coins, diamonds, gemstones, and gold jewelry are the specialty
of these shops. Black coral, pearls, hand enameled cloisonné,
and custom creations are other specialties.
