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This eBook offering is an excerpt of Lonely Planet's latest Caribbean Islands guide book and includes:

• "Turks & Caicos" chapter

• Caribbean Islands Survival Guide, Directory, Transportation, Health, Language and Glossary chapters

• Turks & Caicos maps

Like all great Shangri-Las, this one is hidden just under the radar. Be glad that it is, as this tropical dream is the deserted Caribbean destination you've been looking for. And the best part - it's only 90 minutes by plane from Miami.

This guide is the result of research by dedicated authors and local experts who immersed themselves in Turks & Caicos, finding unique experiences, and sharing practical and honest advice, so you come away informed and amazed. This guide includes up-to-date reviews of the best places to stay, eat, sights, cultural information, maps, transport tips and a few best kept secrets – all the essentials to get to the heart of Turks & Caicos.

Coverage includes:

• Understanding Turks & Caicos , History, Culture, Landscape & Wildlife, Survival Guide, Directory A-Z, Getting There & Away, Getting Around

• Caicos Islands, Providenciales, The Cays, North Caicos, Middle Caicos, Turks Islands, Grand Turk and Salt Cay.

Lonely Planet's Caribbean Islands guide is researched and written by: Ryan Ver Berkmoes, Adam Karlin, Andrea Schulte-Peevers, Brendan Sainsbury, Kevin Raub, Tom Masters, Jean-Bernard Carillet, Brandon Presser, Paul Clammer, Michael Grosberg, Karla Zimmerman, Emily Matchar, Nate Cavalieri