mammoth lakes camping OTHER ISLANDS 257 The Acklins & Crooked Island 258 History 258 Columbus Was Here 258 Getting There 2

Grand Turk (Turks & Caicos), 329-336; accommodations, 334-336; banking, 330; beaches, 329; car rental, 330; dining, 333; dive outfitters, 332; dive sites, 332; getting around, 330; history, mammoth lakes camping 311, 313; snorkeling, 329, 332

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Travel Documents To enter the Bahamas you ll need two things: proof of citizenship and a return or onward-bound ticket. A valid passport is the preferred proof of citizenship. For US citizens, a birth certificate and a photo ID are also acceptable. mammoth lakes camping

OTHER ISLANDS 257 The Acklins & Crooked Island 258 History 258 Columbus Was Here 258 Getting There 260 By Air 260 By Mail Boat 260 By Private Boat 260 Sightseeing 261 Bird Rock Lighthouse 261 Crooked Island Caves 261 French Wells 261 Marine Farm 261 Dining 262 Accommodations 262