Hi all,<BR>We have finally chosen our vacation destination, and after much research, we have decided on Turks and Caicos! I am so excited!<BR>We really were at a loss as to where to go. We considered Aruba, Bermuda, and the DOminican Republic. We searched on the internet, spoke to travel agents, etc....<BR>We chose Turks because I am a beach fanatic. All I want in my vacation is a beautiful beach to park my ass on. I also like to snorkel and I heard it is fabulous there. <BR>I also have a major seaweed phobia (stupid, but true) and according to the travel agent, Turks and Caicos is the place for me. Clean, clear, beautiful ocean....AHHHHH!!!!<BR>PLease share with me your experiences of this island. We are staying at the Allegro in July.<BR>Thanks!!<BR>Denise

Bump!!! PLease respond!

I am the other Denise and the Turks and Caicos are my favorite vacation destination! My husband and I went on our honeymoon and we also renewed our vows on the beach for our tenth anniversary. Snorkeling is fabulous.Take bugspray because they can be pesky at times. I was best friends with everyone in exchange for a spray.[the giftshop was sold completely out}<BR>Have a great trip, we are going to the Caymans this year for a change.

If you love beaches - You will be in heaven BUT bring lots of sunscreen - very little shade. For Snorkeling - face ocean, walk left along the beach for about 20-30 minutes (depending on how fast you walk),past Beaches resort, you will come to Coral Gardens/White House - You will probably see snorkelers - the fish start in waist deep water - dont neglect a pass over the turtle grass (to the right of the coral heads) - we have seen several turtles here. If you dont want to walk - just take a cab and ask for The White House/Coral Gardens and ask the driver to point out the path to the beach (about a minute walk from where the cab drops you) There is also good snorkeling at Smith's reef - near Turtle cove.

Ah Denise, you are a lifesaver.