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Le Soleil D’Or CAYMAN BRAC, CAYMAN ISLANDS
A short hop from Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac remains one of the archipelago’s quietest escapes. Named after the Gaelic word for ‘bluff’, the island is shaped by a limestone ridge that rises more than 130ft above sea level, lending it a rugged beauty. Forested trails shelter the endangered Cayman Brac parrot, while hidden caves and coastal paths offer moments of deep stillness — the kind that slow the pulse before you’ve even unpacked. Perched high on the bluff, Le Soleil d’Or offers
a gentler kind of luxury — one rooted in nature, nourishment and the steady rhythm of the land. At its heart is a 20-acre organic farm where more than 300 varieties of seasonal fruits, vegetables and herbs thrive. Guided tours invite guests to reconnect with the natural world through scent, texture and taste, sampling guineps (Spanish limes), turmeric, edible flowers and sun-warmed mangoes straight from the vine. Beneath the farmhouse verandah, iguanas warm themselves on sunlit rocks as guests sip fresh juices and feel the breeze ripple across the fields. Each morning’s harvest shapes the resort’s breakfasts and seasonal
tasting menus, fostering a deeper appreciation of food at its source and a sense of grounding that lingers long after the meal ends. Suites and cottages sit within tropical gardens
or along the shoreline, where sea breezes soften the light and life naturally slows. Down a winding path, the private beach club opens onto a quiet crescent of sand, while two pools, a small gym, and tennis and basketball courts offer space for both movement and stillness. Guests can explore the island by bicycle or join chef-led classes that begin in the soil and end at the table, deepening the connection between landscape and flavour. Even unhurried afternoons — reading under the palms or drifting between sea and shade — feel like part of the island’s quiet reset. Beyond the property, Cayman Brac’s wild
beauty invites further discovery. Local guides lead expeditions into sea-carved caves, night hikes to spot fruit bats, and climbs up towering limestone cliffs. Offshore, more than 50 dive sites — from coral walls to shipwrecks — reveal an underwater world that completes the island’s sense of escape.
DON’T MISS Take a guided farm tour at Le Soleil d’Or, where 300 varieties of tropical and Mediterranean treasures are ripe for the picking
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KEY FEATURES • Private beach club • Tennis court • 2 swimming pools • Gym • Basketball court • Bicycles
KEY ACTIVITIES • Guided farm tours • Cooking classes & chef-led experiences
• Rock climbing • Scuba diving
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