Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Two roads etch the perimeter of the island.
A6
(locals refer to it as the
North Side Road
) traces the northern coast, starting at West End and
working east past Knob Hill, Banksville, Half Way Ground, Molusca
Heights, Tibbetts Turn, and Spot Bay, the most populated area of the is-
land. Along the way, the road looks out on a sea that hides several good
dive sites beneath its placid waters.
On this eastern end of the island, you'll see traditional Cayman building
styles; these were the first houses built on the island. Spot Bay is now con-
structing
Heritage Park
, an area that will recall the heritage of the is-
land and offer nature tourism sites and trails.
On the southern shore,
A7
(usually just called the
South Side Road
)
traces its way from West End Point all the way northeast, journeying past
the island's resorts (Brac Reef Beach Resort and Divi Tiara Beach Resort),
past several good caves that are favorites with outdoor adventurers, and
up to Pollard Bay.
A small center road (labeled
Ashton Reid Drive
on the maps but known
as
Bluff Road
by residents) works through the center of the island, and
this is the route to Cayman Brac's best known attraction: the
bluff
or the
Brac. From this road, turn east on the gravel
Major Donald Drive
(a.k.a.
Lighthouse Road) and continue to the Parrot Reserve and the Lighthouse.
Getting Here
800-422-9626 or 345-949-8200; www.cay-
manairways.com) has a flight from Grand Cayman five times per
week; arrival is in the evening. Fares are $154 round-trip, or $110
for a day-trip.
Island Air
(
Cayman Airways
(
345-949-5252, www.islandaircayman.com) provides daily
service from Grand Cayman to Cayman Brac. Some flights are direct; oth-
ers make a quick stop in Little Cayman. Fares from Grand Cayman to
Cayman Brac are US $154 round-trip.
PRIVATE PILOTS
Gerrard Smith Airport
is an official port of entry for private
planes. For information on bringing your plane to the Cayman Is-
lands (including how to get an overflight permit from the Cuban
government), contact the Airport Officer, PO Box 58, West End,
Cayman Brac, British West Indies,
345-948-1222, fax 345-948-
1583.
