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

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