TURKS & CAICOS

5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

1 Try to catch the “green flash” at sunset. This split-second burst of emerald light can2 Explore historic Cockburn Town on Grand Turk—some say it’s the spot where Columbus first landed in 1492. The quaint Bermudian-style houses will catch your eye, and you may be tempted to take an impromptu walking tour through town.3 Go horseback riding on Grace Bay beach, one of the highest-rated beaches in the western hemisphere.4 Turks & Caicos is less developed and more upscale than other Caribbean islands.5 Only 8 of the 40 islands are inhabited, which gives it an intimate feel.