Dream Trip 2008: June

Great Travel Moment

I'm standing in paradise on the Sands at Grace Bay. This is an endless white beach on the island of Providenciales, one of the Turks & Caicos Islands. I have never seen such crystal clear turquoise water. The world's third largest coral reef surrounds the island creating swimming pool like water which makes for legendary diving and snorkeling. I was startled when I snorkeled up on a stingray skirting over the ground below me. It was the same size as me! I looked up for my husband who was some distance away and decided I better move on. I saw several conch and many beautiful colored fish. I never tired of staring out at the breathtaking hues from the inviting water. We found many world class hotels, spas, and restaurants, as well as long stretches of empty beaches. The beauty is surreal.