Turks and Caicos Islands — Overview
A little-known Caribbean destination boasting all the requisite powdery sands and crystal waters for the daydream-worthy island getaway, the Turks and Caicos Islands are a truly tranquil escape.
It is Turks and Caicos' coastal strips and prime scuba-diving conditions that are by far the strongest pulls for tourists. But, in addition to the beach life, there are numerous marine and land-based national parks, nature reserves, sanctuaries and areas of historic interest to add variation to your days.
Despite an increase in tourist numbers around the sweep of Grace Bay on Providenciales, and a modern cruise center on Grand Turk, the rest of the islands remain largely unspoiled, with small, personal places to stay and a heavy emphasis on ecotourism.
Geography
The Turks and Caicos Islands are an archipelago of 40 islands (eight of which are inhabited) forming the southeastern end of the Bahamas chain. There are two principal groups, each surrounded by a continuous coral reef. Caicos is the larger group, comprising Providenciales, and North, Middle, East, West and South Caicos, plus numerous small cays, some of which are inhabited. The Turks group, separated by a 35km- (22-mile-) wide channel of water, consists of Grand Turk, Salt Cay and a number of smaller uninhabited cays.
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