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luvtravl Feb 26th, 2006 10:36 AM

Eleuthera or Turks & Caicos
 
We are trying to decide between a week on Eleuthera (near Rainbow Beach) or Turks & Caicos (Taylor Bay/Chalk Sound) in July. Any suggestions?

conch Feb 26th, 2006 11:43 AM

Rent a home on Eleu. Rainbow is ok but better beaches 2 the south. We also will be there in July. Bring lots of sunscreen. Try Bahama Home Rentals lots of homes. Rainbow Bay has 4 or 5 little beaches. A car is a must.

luvtravl Feb 26th, 2006 02:14 PM

Thanks Conch. Which beach areas would you recommend to the south?

blamona Feb 26th, 2006 03:51 PM

Love them both.
Tell us a little more of what you're looking for to help you.
Both have gorgeous beaches.
T&C is a lot more built up, but a lot smaller in size. Restuarants are better in T&C. Eleuthera is very long, so big distances between places. Eleuthera is very laid back and quiet when compare to T&C. (T&C is laid back compared to other Caribbean islands, it's touristy compared to Eleuthera.)
From Eleuthera you can day trip to Harbour Island, which is spectacular.
From T&C, you can day trip to your own secluded beach which is spectacular.
Both have the most gorgeous water you've ever seen!

conch Feb 28th, 2006 11:41 AM

In Eleu the beaches of Ten Bay and Winding Bay are spectacular. Gin like calm waters safe 4 children. Palmetto Point is an area of fine beaches and lots of rental homes 2 choose from. A must is avisit 2 Club Med beach. Check out www.eleu.net lots of info


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