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Turks and Caicos Islands: Caribbean Paradise Playa Secreto
One of the Caribbean's best kept secret holiday destinations, the Turks and Caicos are surrounded by white sand beaches and set like jewels amid turquoise waters.
Located in the southeast of the Bahamas, 575 miles southeast of Miami, Florida, Turks and Caicos Islands are a vacation paradise famous for its spectacular water color, endless beaches all, world-class diving and snorkeling, whale migration humpback, at sea and bone fishing, as well as all sorts of water sports, golf, shopping and cultural activities.
Fishing and Diving
Turks and Caicos Islands are fortunate in having some of the few remaining pristine reefs in the Caribbean. With 1,000 square kilometers of coral reefs, the islands are well known among divers for spectacular wall dives, turtles, manta rays, humpback whales and the oldest known shipwreck in the Western Hemisphere.
Turks and Caicos Islands are a year around the bonefish heaven and deep sea fishing big game is awesome too.
Beaches
For those Visitors who are not fishing or diving enthusiasts, who can enjoy wonderful days, lazy sun, sea and sand.
Turks and Caicos Islands have some of the finest beaches in the Caribbean. Grace Bay Beach on Provo where courting couples find the perfect setting for a wedding is a wonderful 12 km length chosen as the best beach in the world on two occasions by readers of Conde Nast Traveler.
Best of all, you can find deserted beaches, coves bays and protected areas provide swimming, diving, sailing and exploring without the crowds except a pelican or two!
The rich and famous have known this for years with a long list of celebrities slipping away to the lonely shores of the Turks and Caicos for endless days of quiet rest.
Bruce Willis Keith Richards have homes here and Justin Timberlake, Penelope Cruz, Ashton Kutcher, Julia Roberts, Michael Douglas and many others have visited.
Accommodation
Whether you are a young single, couple or parents with children are sure to find accommodation to suit your tastes and needs.
The Turks and Caicos Islands offer choices ranging from quaint inns to small boutique stations, some larger hotels with all inclusive options and resorts exceptional luxury spa considered one of the best anywhere in the world. Renting a flat or a house is also a popular choice.
Many of the islands Explore
Providenciales is the most populated island with most hotels and tourist facilities, but Parrot Cay, Pine Cay, North Caicos, Middle Caicos, South Caicos, Salt Cay and Grand Turk are particularly attractive to those seeking out the beaten path. On these islands you'll find in small towns, small friendly hotels and pristine solitude.
Cockburn Town on Grand Turk is the capital of the island with a fascinating and unique in its kind museum. Cliffs and ancient caves waiting for your exploration on Middle Caicos and you can see the humpback whale migration law Annual Salt Cay Beach.
Key Features
The Turks and Caicos are officially English speaking with a population close to 30,000 people made up of two "Belongers" (citizens) and expatriates. Most live in the tourist center of Providenciales, or "Provo" as it is commonly called. The official currency is the U.S. dollar and major credit cards are accepted and traveler's checks.
Traveling to the Turks and Caicos is typically more expensive than developed tourist destinations like Cancun or Nassau, Bahamas, but that's typical of most islands Caribbean. However, the Turks and Caicos Islands are much less crowded and developed (for now), then most other Caribbean islands.
Internationally Known as a tax haven and financial center leader for investment and business tourism is still in early stages. However, the recent development trends are driving the rapid growth of the economy and Turks and Caicos real estate market in condominiums and vacation homes are experiencing rapid appreciation.
Travel and Transportation
Direct flights New York, Boston, Charlotte, Philadelphia, Atlanta and Miami make traveling to the United States easy, and allow visitors to relax on the beach within a few hours.
All U.S. Citizens traveling by air to the Turks and Caicos Islands must have a valid U.S. passport. Canadians can enter with a birth certificate and photo identification.
Transportation is readily available through local agencies and major car rental companies at the airport and the city. It is best to book your vacation well in advance, especially if visiting during the winter season. Many resorts offer shuttle service from the airport. Taxis and minibuses also serve the island.
Start Planning
Turks and Caicos Islands are truly magnificent. If you want to get away from it all, will surely enjoy relaxing on the beaches of white sand.
For more adventure, numerous national parks, nature reserves, sanctuaries and historical sites that give lots of options for interesting excursions. Of course, bone fishing, sport fishing and diving will have to return to more.
A lot of inns, hotels and resorts are perfect for young singles, couples or parents with children. If you want to visit a Caribbean island is not crowded or more developed then the Turks and Caicos are your best bet.
About the Author
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