Bahamas Turks & Caicos

by Jill Kirby, Lonely Planet

Discover the treasures of these storied islands, where Columbus first landed and pirates once plundered. Sail glowing turquoise seas, kayak through mangroves, swim with docile stingrays or take a romantic stroll along a pink-sand beach. Our inspiring guide brings you beyond the tourist resorts to deserted cays and friendly fishing villages for an authentic island experience.
Explore Further - more coverage of the unspoiled Out Islands than any leading guidebook
Take The Plunge - dedicated diving and snorkeling chapter reveals the best spots to see pristine reefs, eerie shipwrecks, colorful fish and mysterious blue holes
Go Wild - admire flocks of leggy flamingos, nesting hawksbill turtles, wild Atlantic spotted dolphins, curly-tailed iguanas and majestic humpback whales
Eat, Drink & Be Merry - enjoy a Friday night Fish Fry, raise a toast to Ernest Hemingway and dance to the infectious goombay beat
Be Inspired - by obeah's mysticism, the pageantry of a Junkanoo parade and the wisdom of bush medicine

Genres: Travel

316 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2005