lake skinner camping If you re looking for something different, a real adventure, you might like to give a company called

If you re looking for something different, a real adventure, you might like to give a company called Ocean Outback a call, 649-941-5810; www.provo.net/oceanoutback. They offer day-long snorkeling adventures lake skinner camping aboard a 70-foot lake skinner camping cruiser to one or more of the neighboring uninhabited islands. A full-day trip 9amto4pm costs $85 per person, and includes the use of snorkeling lake skinner camping gear, a beach umbrella, picnic lunch and cold drinks a great value. A second company, Tao, 649-946-5040, specializes in sunset cruises, but more and more they too are offering snorkeling cruises to the outer islands. Rates start at around $80 per person, which includes snorkeling gear and lunch.

Taylor s Guest House is owned and run by Maria Taylor. This guest house offers only the basics. Three of the four rooms share a single bathroom; the other has its own. There s a single TV on the property, and there are no in-room lake skinner camping phones. The beach is a short walk away. Maria is very congenial, though, and will to do her best to make your stay an enjoyable one. She can arrange local trips (snorkeling, etc.), and will provide meals on request. It s cheap, and very basic. Conch Bar, Middle Caicos, Turks and Caicos, BWI, 649-946-6161. From $55. No credit cards.