Grand Turk

Pros: Laid back atmosphere, fantastic beach.
Cons: Not enough time spent there.

"Last season there were no cruise ships here. This year one, and maybe next year we'll get two a week. That's it however, no more. We don't want them."

The bartender spoke with more than a bit of conviction as she handed me my beer. Looking...

Pros: Everything!
Cons: No direct flight from US to Grand Turk

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We arrived in Grand Turk taking a taxi to the Osprey Beach Hotel. Arriving just at sunset, a drink was...

Pros: Excellent
Cons: none

This by far was one of my most favorite vacation destinations. I traveled during spring break with a local dive shop and we toured the island then we went diving twice everyday. This was a paradise city. It was incredible the city the people the...

Pros: Welcoming people, beautiful beaches, quaint town, very nice accommodations, wonderful snorkeling and diving.
Cons: A bit difficult to get to, not lush.

If you haven't heard of the sleepy little island of Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos, look into it! I stayed at a cute place called Crabtree Apartments, right on the beach and had the most amazing vacation. The people on the island were so friendly, the beaches are beautiful, though I rarely left the beach that was right outside my door. I mean literally right outside, the beautiful sandy beach and turqouise sea was my back yard. The snorkeling there was great and the beach was so peaceful and quiet. It was like having the beach to myself. Once in a while I would see someone walk by. The island has charming antique homes along it's narrow wall lined streets and most of the restaurants are perched right on the water's edge. We would walk down to the restaurants at night under a blanket of stars. It was so romantic. I can't wait to go back.