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Turks & Caicos
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The Turks and Caicos (or TCI) comprise some 40 islands and cays, although only eight of them are inhabited. Officially a colony under the British Crown, the Turks and Caicos Islands are veritable ethnic melting pot.
Fantasy Island
Located in the boundary between the Caribbean and the Bahama islands, TCI has its own government, and uses the American dollar. A majority of the resort staff is South Asian in origin. Recently, more and more celebrities are becoming regulars to this British outpost. In addition to Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner’s 2005 wedding at the Parrot Bay resort, Christie Brinkley has been spotted frequenting the day spa, and U2’s Adam Clayton is said to be a fan of the chef’s sushi.
Travel & Leisure magazine recently covered this so-called fantasy island. Read more here.
Source: Travel & Leisure
Celebrities Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner celebrated their 2005 wedding at Parrot Bay in the Turks and Caicos.
Source: USA Today
Beautiful images of the sparkling blue waters and white sand beaches of the Turks and Caicos.
Source: Turks and Caicos Islands Images
Navigate to this all-inclusive Web site for photos from the Turks and Caicos. There are images from the islands of West Caicos, Grand Turk, Salt Cay, and more.
Source: Turks and Caicos Islands Information Directory
Maps, Tours, and Temps
The adventure traveler’s perennial favorite, Lonely Planet, has a detailed map of the island chain.
Source: Lonely Planet
This traveler’s site offers an interesting video virtual tour.
Source: Travel Impressions
Check the real-time weather forecast at the official tourism Web site for the islands.
Source: Turks and Caicos Islands Tourism
Just the Facts, Ma'am
Who discovered the Turks and Caicos—Christopher Columbus or Ponce de León? Read up on the history of the islands here.
Source: Geographia
How many airports do the Turks and Caicos have? What is the economy like? Take a look at this Almanac entry on the islands for information of this sort.
Source: Info Please
Conchs and Palm Fronds
Visit the World’s only conch farm, located in Provo, the commercial capital of the Turks and Caicos. The conch is becoming an exotic favorite with chefs in the U.S. and abroad.
Source: Caicos Conch Farm
See the handmade arts and crafts of Turks & Caicos' artisans at the Middle Caicos Co-op.
Source: TCI Mall
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