Saturday, September 1, 2012

camping in myrtle beach visit to Grand Turk. It s a catalog of the history of the tiny island group, and you ll find many un





visit to Grand Turk. It s a catalog of the history of the tiny island group, and you ll find many unique and interesting artifacts on display. For instance, some 50% of the museum s displays are centered around the remains of the wreck of Molasses Reef. That s where the Spanish caravel, camping in myrtle beach name unknown, was found. It sank off Grand Turk sometime prior to 1513, making it the oldest known shipwreck in the Americas. When the wreck was first discovered, it was thought to be the wreck of one of Christopher Columbus ships, the Pinta, but this was not the case. It seems there s no evidence that the Pinta ever returned to Grand Turk. Today, little camping in myrtle beach is left of the hull of the wreck, but what remains is on display, along with artifacts from the wreck. There are also some pre-Columbian artifacts, including a whole room dedicated to the Taino culture, with a Taino paddle camping in myrtle beach dated to around 1100 AD. Open 9 am until 4 pm weekdays, camping in myrtle beach and 9 am until 1 pm on Saturdays. Tours of the museum are conducted weekdays camping in myrtle beach at 2 pm. Admission is $5 for adults, 50 for students. It s located in Guinep House, Front Street, Cockburn Town. 649-946-2160.

out of Miami. The ship does its three-night itinerary leaving port on Fridays for Nassau and their private island of Coco Cay. The four-night cruise leaves port on Mondays, and it too visits Nassau and Coco Cay. Rates start at around $350 per person, camping in myrtle beach depending upon the season. 800-453-4022. www.royalcaribbean.com.

Allegro Turks & Caicos and Casino. This is one of the most expensive resorts on the island, one of a chain of all-inclusive luxury hotels based in the Dominican Republic. The best feature is its more than 900 feet on Grace Bay s top beach. Then there are the beautifully landscaped gardens, a large pool, and cool, quiet public rooms and reception areas. The guest rooms, centered around the pool and sundeck, are all air-conditioned, have ceiling fans, tiled floors, rattan furniture, oversized bathrooms, and either patios or balconies, all with ocean views. It s very much a family-oriented resort with a good mix of people from all age groups; the kids will like the Kids on Vacation Club. There are several camping in myrtle beach dining areas one all-purpose restaurant, two open for

It is not recommended that you go off on your own. Local knowledge of the waters and currents camping in myrtle beach is essential, and it s dangerous to dive without such knowledge, especially where shipwrecks are concerned. Snorkeling

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