Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
RENTAL AGENCIES
To book condominiums and villas, call the property directly or one
of these booking agencies that handles reservations.
International Travel & Resorts
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800-223-9815
Reef Fanta-Seas
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800-327-3835
Cayman Kai Development Co.
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800-336-6008
Cayman Villas
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800-235-5888
Tradewinds Property Mgmt.
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345-947-3029
Tropical Property Mgmt.
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345-945-4787
Blossom Villas/McLaughlin Ent
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345-948-1000
(Little Cayman)
Villas
If you want some elbow room, a villa just might fit the bill. There's now a
large inventory of villas available, ranging from spacious condominium
units to timeshares to private houses.
A recent trend in the market has been the increasing number of “... units
put on the market as timeshares, such as the expansion at Morritt's Grand
Resort and the recent opening of the new Grand Caymanian Resort,” ex-
plains Doug Sears, board member of the Cayman Tourism Alliance. For
complete information on these resorts, see pages 165-173.
The increasing number of luxury villas is also noted by Penny Cumber,
managing director for
Cayman Villas
(
800-235-5888, 345-945-4144,
fax 345-949-7471, www.caymanvillas.com). “There is a growing demand
for property; the price of beachfront space is growing. The properties that
are being built are becoming more sophisticated.” Cayman Villas's offer-
ings include
The Great House
on Seven Mile Beach. This third-floor
apartment was used by
The Firm
filmmakers.
Cumber's company represents over 50 private homes as well as many con-
dominiums. She says that more and more private houses and exclusive,
very deluxe condos are being built. Many have their own pools and staff
and are well equipped with central air, cable TV/ VCR, and all amenities
such as washer/dryer, dishwasher, and microwave.
Rentals
Along with luxury villas, Cumber points out that there are a substantial
number of properties for travelers with a closer eye on the budget. “We
have a tremendous range, from $100 to $2,000 per night, including studios
and seven-bedroom properties. Most private houses are at Cayman Kai,
