durango camping Coral Gardens. Situated on Whitehouse Reef, this upscale resort is set in an expanse of tropical gre

Coral Gardens. Situated on Whitehouse Reef, this upscale resort is set in an expanse of tropical greenery and color. durango camping The three-story hotel exudes an atmosphere of elegance and grace. The condominium-style durango camping guest suites are spacious and tastefully furnished, air-conditioned, with king-size beds and large windows. Each has a patio that overlooks the pool and gardens. Each has a fully equipped kitchen. The bathrooms are large and cool. Facilities include two pools, the Coyoba restaurant elegant, great food, good service and, of course, the beach and its adjacent durango camping reef complex, which provides durango camping one of the finest snorkeling opportunities on the island. It s expensive, but worth the money. PO Box 281, Penn s Road, Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, BWI, 800-532-8536; www.coralgardens.com. From $135 to $600.

ful plants and flowers, and the prevailing breezes that blow constantly across the landscape give the island a somewhat windswept look. Still, there are bargains to be found on Grand Turk, so you might want to consider the island when making your plans.

People to People If you want to get to know the real Bahamians, go out and meet the people. This is easily achieved through the government- sponsored People to People program offered by the Ministry of Tourism. It gives visitors the opportunity to meet and socialize with Bahamians, meeting them in their homes and participating in their social and cultural events. Get involved and you ll be invited to a variety of activities and social events. These might include performances by a local theater group, sporting events, or afternoon tea with a Bahamian family. For more information, contact the People-to-People Unit at the Tourist Information Center at Rawson Square in Nassau, at one of the information booths at the Nassau International Airport, or on Bay Street next to the Straw Market, at Prince George Dock, where the Ministry of Tourism durango camping s main office durango camping is located. In Freeport, there s a tourist office at the International Bazaar. In the Out Islands there are offices on Abaco, Eleuthera and the Exumas. To find out more on the Internet, go to www.bahamas.com, click on People at the left of the screen, then click on People-to-People Programme.

Great Abaco, 7, 166, 180-181; beachcombing, 159; bicycle, 160; bird-watching, 160; bonefishing, durango camping 160; dining, durango camping 159; moped, 160; sea kayaking (the Abacos), 160; shelling, 159; snorkel, 159; swimming, 159; taxi, 149, 160, 164; shopping, 159;