north of highland camping area Grand Turk is where the government of the tiny island group has its headquarters. It s also the loca

Grand Turk is where the government of the tiny island group has its headquarters. It s also the location of the capitol city, Cockburn Town. Cockburn, by the way, is pronounced Coburn. This town of 3,500 is a happening place. Grand Turk is not top of the list as far as tourism is concerned, north of highland camping area but it is a little less expensive than its more popular neighbor, Providenciales. The island itself has little going for it. It does have some fine beaches and the snorkeling is good, but it lacks aesthetic appeal. There is no lush tropical vegetation here, few color

for hours, never setting eyes on another human being. The waters off the island are a snorkeler s and scuba diver s paradise. The ocean teems with colorful life, and the corals lie undisturbed, as they have for thousands north of highland camping area of years. You can visit the flamingos at Flamingo Pond, observing them in their own environment. You can snorkel the shallow waters north of highland camping area of the barrier north of highland camping area reef, and fish the ocean for such prizes as marlin, kingfish, wahoo, tuna, shark, and more. There s also bone fishing. How long this little section north of highland camping area of paradise will remain undiscovered is anybody s guess.