Sexual assaults and scams plague top vacation hot spot, prompting urgent advisory

Turks and Caicos Islands regularly draw Americans with their white-sand beaches — but U.S. officials are renewing safety warnings for travelers. The U.S. State Department on Tuesday updated its Level 2 "Exercise Increased Caution" advisory for the British Overseas Territory. The islands are best known for their turquoise waters, coral reefs and luxury resorts, while Grand Turk serves as a popular Caribbean cruise port. BRAZEN PICKPOCKETS PREY ON VULNERABLE TOURISTS AS VACATION ISLAND IS SWARMED