Arches of Grand Turk, Grand Turk

Advantages: Live Music, Cheap Beer, Great atmosphere
Disadvantages: Drab decor, toilets

...When visiting the town of Reading, there are several local, friendly bars that I like to frequent. Public houses that cater for different styles and tastes but always offer a welcoming smile and a decent served pint. One of my favourites is The Turks, situated along the London Road, near Reading Hospital. The Turks, previously know as The Firkin has recently undergone several dramatic changes. The ownership has recently changed hands, and The Turks has been left with some fantastically vibrant personalities and a friendly atmosphere. Generally speaking The Turks is known as a student bar, especially considering its pint prices (Guinness, Carling, Fosters and a few local beers) start from GBP 1.80 - a vast change from the more expensive prices of the many town bars. There are plentiful amounts of spirits available ranging from Jack... Read review

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Advantages: Turquoise seas, white sands, fabulous hotel, food to die for
Disadvantages: You get fat! Heat can be overpowering. Advantages far outweigh any drawbacks

...How do I start? My brother got married here in 2001, my Mother, eager to attend paid for me to go with her. It was one of the most outstanding experiences of my life. We flew via the Bahamas where, when I went, there was a two hour stopover. Unfortunately we could not disembark there. Then we flew, fairly low, over a turquoise sea and small islands with white sandy beaches. Disembarkation at Turks and Caicos was quite strange, it is a fairly new resort. We exited the plane down steps on a very small runway - the wings overhung the grass. And boy, was it hot! Customs was not in an air conditioned part of the small airport buildings and I thought I might wilt! We were to stay in the Sandals resort, an oasis in somewhat of a desert. A taxi took us there, something of an experience as there are few cars and many quite mad... Read review

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Advantages: wildlife, night diving, wreck
Disadvantages: expensive to get to

...Having lived in the carribean all my life, only recently to come to the uk, i have scuba dived in many different places. There is a great variety in the dive sites available in the turks and caicos islands. mainly i have been diving in grand turk, and would definately recommend it. It is also a beautiful island and good getaway holiday resort. The night diving there, is arguably the best in the world, or second to the great barrier. However, if you are a big fan of wreck diving, there is not a great deal. There is only one diveabl wreck in the whole of the turks and caicos, and is is quite a way, however it is worth going to. A great diving location and holiday resort, with excellent water visibility!... Read review

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