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Grand Turk: The Other Side of the Beach

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👁️ 148 views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 2:21
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Creator's Key Takeaways

when you get off the cruise ship and take a left that beautiful beach you see is all sanctioned by the cruise lines

if you venture further down the beach you'll realize there seems to be another beach a separate beach

this beach is tended to by the locals it is not sanctioned by the cruise ships you are welcome to go there and many cruisers do go and find some good deals however it is buyer beware

years ago they had a problem with the natives the islanders that live here coming over to this side offering services

Creator's Tips & Advice

Be cautious when visiting the local side of the beach as it is buyer beware
Remember that the local side is not sanctioned by cruise ships

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Safety on the local side of the beachBe aware that it is buyer beware and exercise caution

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the other side of the beach in Grand Turk?
QIs it safe to visit the local side of the beach?

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YouTube Video Description

What is that other side of the beach in Grand Turk? The other side of the beach in Grand Turk is known as The Local Village. Locals are not allowed on the cruise sanctioned portion of the beach although they often solicit cruise passengers to visit their side of the beach at a much cheaper rate. Just remember this side of the beach is buyer beware! Cruise ship passengers have reported that their personal items were stolen from the beach.