If you’ve ever saved a picture of a pristine beach as your desktop screensaver, chances are it was snapped in the Turks and Caicos Islands. This island chain is a lesser-explored destination in the Caribbean but is home to some of the most mind-blowingly beautiful beaches in the world, complemented by sand so white it practically glows and water so clear and light-blue, it seems you can see the ocean floor for miles.
In the Turks and Caicos, plan on spending lots of time in and around the picture-perfect waters; unlike more developed Caribbean islands, shopping and city tours take a backseat to the great outdoors. Here, the main activities are snorkeling, scuba diving, boating, and soaking up the sun. Tropical island getaways just don’t get much prettier than a visit to this British territory, so pack a swimsuit and hop a short flight to explore this 40-island archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean.
