Out of the low-lying forty or so islands south of the Bahamas, only about eight of the islands of Turks and Caicos are inhabited. Turks and Caicos are surrounded by one of the longest coral reefs in the world and the islands are renowned for their white sand beaches and azure water. There is no recognised rainy season in the Turks and Caicos islands which is unusual in the Caribbean, making the summer a very attractive time to visit too. Today the Turks and Caicos are still a British Dependent Territory and they really rely on offshore banking and tourism for revenue. Visitors come to Turks and Caicos for the glorious sandy beaches, one of the best being the 12-mile stretch of Grace Bay on the northern shore of Provo and the diving, with water visibility being excellent and great care taken to protect and conserve the reefs. Sailing trips to the nearby cays, many uninhabited, are another way of exploring the islands. If you want high standards of quality, excellent beaches and clear turquoise waters for rest and relaxation on your luxury holiday, then the Turks and Caicos are well worth exploring.
