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Turks & Caicos Islands are a coral-reef paradise, largely shut off
from the world, and free from pollution and big crowds. And they are definitely
not your typical Caribbean style of holiday resort. |
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Most visitors go for the
diving, snorkeling or fishing. The waters around these small islands are
astonishingly clear and harbor a rich variety of marine life, from grouper
to whales. Two hundred miles of reefs are complemented by an incredible
array of beaches - 225 miles of them, to be precise! |
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to Miami and their legendary status among the scuba set, development has
been slow and measured. Providenciales is the most built up island, with
a handful of luxury hotels and good restaurants. The rest of the islands
have a real "outpost" feel to them. The inns of the Turks and Caicos Islands,
except those on Providenciales, are small, personally run, and very casual.
Entertainment on the islands is most often impromptu. Karaoke and Club
Med have arrived, but only Providenciales has any kind of busy social scene
or nightlife action. |
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The Turks & Caicos Islands
are a spectacular destination for those who wish to get away from it all.
There are numerous national parks, beautiful white sand beaches, nature
preserves, bird and turtle sanctuaries, and historical sites. Island food
specialities include whelk soup, conch chowder, lobster and special types
of fresh fish. In some places the stretches of soft white sand run for
miles, while other beaches are small and hidden in secluded coves. Most
visitors who come here are more interested in diving, fishing, sailing,
and boating than in shopping or a resort scene. Divers still dream of finding
that legendary chest of gold hidden in the coral reefs or underwater caverns. |
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