Providenciales (or Provo), Turks and Caicos

Ranked #7 by the PADI network, the island of Provo is the perfect destination for those tag-alongs more concerned about eating fish than watching them. "There is probably not a better selection of restaurants, especially in Provo," says Lucey. "And there are fantastic beaches." For the serious divers on the trip, the ocean wonders top the warm sands. "There's a better chance of seeing a shark here then most places in the Caribbean," adds Lucey. Most divers venture to Provo for the excellent wall diving, where the walls drop straight down, rather than sloping as in other parts of the Caribbean.

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