The
beautiful Turks and Caicos Islands are situated 575 miles
(or 75 minutes) southeast of Miami and 39 miles south east
of Mayaguana in the Bahamas. Covering 193 square miles of
the Atlantic Ocean, the Turks and Caicos Islands has the third
largest coral reef system and the best tropical beaches in
the world, making it a premier beach, diving and snorkelling
destination and an ideal location for romance, family vacations,
ecotourism and adventure seekers, which is probably why 60
percent of visitors return.
American
Airlines, US Airways, Delta Airlines, Air Canada and British
Airways offer direct routes from Miami, New York, Boston,
Charlotte, Atlanta, Toronto and London. In addition those
wishing to travel from within the region can make it easy
by flying with BahamasAir, Air Jamaica Express, SkyKing and
Inter Island Airways from Nassau, Montego Bay, Puerto Plata,
Cap Haitien or Cuba.
One
of the most valuable possessions of the islands are the pristine
white sandy beaches, which in total cover 230 miles and are
complemented with crystal clear turquoise waters. The islands
are relatively flat but vary from sand dunes to lush green
vegetation. There are eight inhabited islands: Salt Cay, Grand
Turk, South Caicos, Middle Caicos, North Caicos, Providenciales,
Parrot Cay and Pine Cay. East Caicos and West Caicos along
with several other fascinating cays are uninhabited. People
on the islands known as "Belongers" are known for
their friendly spirit, which helps ensure this is a destination
that helps people de-stress, feel comfortable and truly relax.
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(introduction from Turks
& Caicos Tourist Board website)
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