num_pages: 316
description: 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 &amp; 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
language: English
title: Bahamas Turks & Caicos
titlecomplete: Bahamas Turks & Caicos (Lonely Planet Guide)
genres: Travel
ratings_count: 10
publisher: Lonely Planet