About.com-- "Experienced travelers know that if you want to truly experience the culture of a destination, staying in a five-star resort is usually the last thing you want to do. Hostels -- which offer inexpensive lodging and a social atmosphere --- are not just for youth but rather any traveler who cherishes sharing their adventures with others and immersing themselves in local life.�The Caribbean is typically thought of as a resort destination, but these islands and countries welcome more than their fair share of backpackers and other bare-bones travelers willing to trade pampering for the experience of a lifetime."
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.