Lonely Planet Bahamas, Turks & Caicos (Lonely Planet Bahamas, Turks and Caicos)
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 & 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