Travel deals of the week: "BAHAMAS BREAK Stay three nights and get the fourth night free at Old Bahama Bay by Ginn sur Mer. Guests receive complimentary use of the fitness center, sailboats, kayaks, snorkeling gear and bicycles. They can dine at the resort's three restaurants or lounge on the beach. Each room is equipped with an ocean-view terrace, robes and DVD and CD players. Available through Sept. 30. Rates start at $179 a night."
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.