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88 Turks & Caicos<br />
TUrKS & caicOS<br />
Located south of the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos was once the<br />
best-kept secret of scuba divers who were familiar with the<br />
200-plus miles of spectacular coastline surrounded by reefs<br />
that teem with black coral, exotic fish, and colorful sponges.<br />
Now, the rest of the world is getting in on the secret.<br />
SUGGESTED<br />
SIGHTSEEING<br />
Junkanoo<br />
The quintessential celebration of<br />
the Turks and Caicos islands is one<br />
of the most visible examples of local<br />
culture and happens throughout<br />
the year for public holidays and<br />
local events. Junkanoo features a<br />
street parade of masqueraders in<br />
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colorful costumes carrying goatskin<br />
drums, jangling cowbells, raucous,<br />
shak-shak, and other rhythm<br />
instruments. Visitors can experience<br />
the biggest Junkanoo celebrations<br />
on Emancipation Day, Boxing<br />
Day, and the early morning hours<br />
of New Year’s Day.<br />
little Water Cay<br />
The most popular off-island excur-<br />
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sion is to this nature reserve a short<br />
distance from Providenciales. Often<br />
referred to as “Iguana Island,”<br />
it is home to the endangered Rock<br />
Iguana, a species which is endemic<br />
to the islands. An on-site guide<br />
will take you through the habitat<br />
on boardwalks as you be<strong>com</strong>e familiar<br />
with the surrounding flora<br />
and iguanas carry on with their<br />
business just inches away.<br />
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INFORMATION TO KNOW<br />
BEFORE YOU GO<br />
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR EXCITING <strong>VACATION</strong> DESTINATIONS, VISIT WWW.AA<strong>VACATION</strong>S.COM, CALL (800) 321-2121, OR CONTACT YOUR TRAVEL AGENT<br />
ENTRY REQUIREmENTS: A valid U.S. passport is<br />
required.<br />
DEpARTURE REQUIREmENTS: There is a Turks departure<br />
tax of $20 U.S.<br />
lANGUAGE: English<br />
CURRENCY: U.S. dollar<br />
ElECTRICITY: 110 volts/60 cycles, same as the U.S.<br />
ClImATE: The weather is warm with an annual average<br />
temperature of about 80° F, and the trade winds keep<br />
you cool and <strong>com</strong>fortable. The hottest temperatures<br />
range from April through November.<br />
mARRIAGE REQUIREmENTS: A 24-hour on-island residency<br />
is required before applying for a marriage license.<br />
There is 2-3 day waiting period for a license;<br />
a $50 fee applies. Divorce decrees (if applicable) are<br />
required.<br />
This information is current at time of printing and is subject to<br />
change. Please contact your travel consultant.<br />
HOTEL LOCATIONS<br />
Turks & Caicos<br />
1 The Regent Palms<br />
2 The Somerset on Grace Bay<br />
3 Ocean Club<br />
4 Ocean Club West<br />
5 Royal West Indies Resort<br />
6 The Sands at Grace Bay<br />
7 Coral Gardens on Grace Bay<br />
8 Comfort Suites Turks & Caicos
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