How I did it: While visiting Provo in the Turks & Caicos, my family and I booked a trip to go parasailing with two guys that were recommended by some guys hanging out on the beach. Our hotel did not recommend these excursions but I was determined to do it over the beautiful blue waters of this island. We jumped on board their boat and they introduced themselves as "Junior" and "Luke Skywalker" and then handed us papers to sign I imagine to protect themselves in case they killed us. Yeah we got a little concerned then, even more so when we got up in the air and looked up and noticed several tears in the sail, but what to do, there we were 800 feet in the air with our two kids in the boat below with two guys who didn't give us their true names. So we told each other to relax and enjoy. The view was beautiful and it was so quiet and peaceful. We could see the whole island and every reef down below. I'd do it again just maybe not with "Junior" and "Luke"

Lessons & tips: Don't book a trip from some guys that hang out under a pier at the beach.

Resources: Beach guys, my husband's reassuring voice at 800 feet up.

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Jun 05, 10:37AM PDT | 6 comments | 17 cheers