During his first official visit to the Sister Islands last week, Minister for Tourism, Environment, Investment and Commerce Charles Clifford visited the well-known hotels and resorts. However, his packed itinerary also allowed him to get acquainted with the smaller properties and sites which make those islands unique, said a GIS press release.
From left, MLA Alfonso Wright, Tourism Minister Charles Clifford, Mango Manor owner Lynne Walton and MLA Moses Kirkconnell examine the creative usage of an old satellite dish. Photos: Submitted |
In Cayman Brac, the Minister visited Walton’s Mango Manor, a small bed-and-breakfast popular with domestic travellers.
‘Lately, most of our guests are either from Grand Cayman or people residing in the Brac who just want a break,’ said proprietor Lynne Walton. ‘We are smaller than the other hotels in the area and draw a specific clientele. Often, we have families rent out the entire site to host family reunions, weddings, or to take a break from their normal routines.’
Mango Manor also houses the only Jewish temple in the Cayman Islands – Temple Beth Shalom. Set amongst the many native fruit trees and local landscapes, services are held regularly for visitors, and for the Waltons themselves.
Another of this particular property’s attributes is a separate villa, Sea Dreams. Totally self-sufficient, guests who vacation there refer to it as home and seldom want to leave. Nearby, an inviting beach, complete with chairs and a cabana, further enhances the appeal for tourists seeking a peaceful holiday.
Before leaving Cayman Brac, the Minister also made courtesy stops at the Brac Reef Resort and Divi Tiara Beach Resort.
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