Laurel Leader: "I was talking recently with some friends, with whom I've traveled over the years, about taking a long weekend trip to the Caribbean. They all seemed excited until I suggested we go this month. Their enthusiasm vanished due to what I call the 'H' factor -- the hurricane season, which runs from June until November."
Forbes I recently spent a week in Turks and Caicos , my first time out of the country since the pandemic hit. Like many Caribbean countries, Turks and Caicos rely almost entirely on tourism to power their economy, so they’re desperate for travelers to return. I’m happy to report that these beautiful beaches felt like an escape from the despair of this global pandemic, and here’s how they are keeping travelers safe.