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The Turks and Caicos Islands are one of the Caribbean's secret jewels. The group of small islets is never overpopulated with visitors, yet it offers all the wonderful features and attractions you'll find at other tropical vacation destinations. In the Turks and Caicos Islands, it's easy to experience unique Caribbean beauty without the buzz of tourist traffic.
Beaches
One of the main attractions that draws thousands of travelers to the Turks and Caicos Islands is the assortment of great beaches found on many of the area's islets. Beautiful beach-front properties adorn the coastlines of islands such as Grand Turk, Providenciales, Salt Cay, and other islets in the North, South, and East Caicos. Although the Turks and Caicos are a popular vacation destination, the islands remain uncrowded and the beaches maintain a secluded ambiance, which often feels like being on your own private beach. The pristine sandy shores provide a picturesque setting for your Caribbean vacation, complete with stunning cliffs, rock jetties, and the sparkling blue waters of the Caribbean Sea. Spend a quiet day lounging on the isolated Long Bay Beach on Providenciales, also called"Provo," or search for pretty sea shells on sparkling sugar-sand beaches on Salt Cay.
Casinos
There is only one major casino located within the Turks and Caicos Islands - the Casablanca Casino on Providenciales. Here vacationers can enjoy sizzling slot machine action at any one of 85 slot machines, or try their hand at a variety of card games hosted at the casinos 12 live gaming tables. The Casablanca Casino not only provides travelers with the opportunity to win big during a tropical getaway, but is also home to the Casablanca Lounge and Bar. Not to worry if you plan on imbibing one of the bar's outstanding cocktails, the Casablanca Casino offers free transportation to and from any resort or hotel on the island.
Provo also has a number of other great attractions including the Princess Alexandra Marine Park, home to Jo Jo the bottlenose dolphin, who is popular among islanders and vacationers. Shopping and exploring ancient ruins are also great pastimes while visiting the Turks and Caicos Islands.
The group of more than 40 islands that make up the Turks and Caicos is the perfect vacation haven for travelers who want to get away from it all. Ivory sands and warm turquoise seas provide the perfect setting for your island vacation. You can even take a break from all the sand and sun, and enjoy exciting gambling action if you're on Provo.
