| Travel spotlight shines on Cockburn Town, Grand Turk |
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| Tuesday, 05 June 2012 14:20 | |||
 The international travel spotlight is shining on Cockburn Town on the capital island the Turks and Caicos Islands as one of the “10 charming island towns that offer history, local flavor.” Providenciales might be the tourist capital of the country, but a story on smartertravel.com and featured in the Travel section of USA Today says Cockburn Town is a place to go to get away from it all. “This old colonial town is known for its pretty whitewashed buildings and its history,” the story says. “Cockburn Town is where Christopher Columbus reportedly first arrived on his first expedition to the Americas. “Columbus made it to the island, but thousands of other adventurers were not so lucky. The 1,000-plus shipwrecks that dot the ocean bed around the Turks and Caicos Islands make for some fascinating diving conditions. A handful of diving centers in town will help you embark on an unforgettable underwater adventure.” Cockburn Town and other “vibrant island towns” in the list of 10 are the places to go “for a less-traveled summer vacation.” Other towns on the list are Edisto Island, South Carolina; Roseau on Dominica; Fernandina Beach, Florida; Brigus, Newfoundland; St. George’s, Bermuda; Hanalei Town, Kauai, Hawaii; Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland; Lopez Village, Lopez Island, Washington; and Ermoupolis, Syros, Greece. “These 10 charming island villages pack more punch than your typical beach-resort destination,” the article says. “They’re bursting with history, culture, and local flavor—not to mention beautiful sands and swaying palms.” Photo: Historic church in Cockburn Town (Richard Green/Staff)
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