Ryan Burden


One of the Caribbean’s best-kept secret holiday destinations, the Turks and Caicos Islands are ringed by white-sand beaches and set like jewels amid warm turquoise waters.

Located at the southeastern tip of the Bahamas, 575 miles south east of Miami, Florida, the Turks and Caicos Islands are a vacation paradise famous for their stunning water color, endless wide beaches, world-renowned snorkeling and scuba diving, humpback whale migration, deep-sea and bone fishing, as well as, all types of water sports, golf, shopping and cultural activities.

Fishing & Diving

The Turks and Caicos Islands are fortunate in having some of the only unspoiled reefs left in the Caribbean. With 1,000 square miles of coral reef, the Islands are well-known among scuba divers for spectacular wall dives, turtles, manta rays, humpback whales and the oldest known shipwreck in the western hemisphere.

The Turks and Caicos Islands are a year round bonefish heaven and deep-sea big-game fishing is awesome as well.

Beaches

For those visitors that are not fishing or diving enthusiasts, you can look forward to wondrous, lazy days of sun, sea and sand.

The Turks and Caicos Islands boast some of the most exquisite beaches in the entire Caribbean. Grace Bay Beach on Provo where courting couples find the perfect setting for a wedding is a 12-mile-long stunner voted best beach in the world on two occasions by readers of Conde Nast Traveler.

Best of all is that you can find many deserted beaches, small secluded coves and bays, which provide sheltered areas to swim, snorkel, sail and explore without the crowds except a pelican or two!

The rich and famous have known this for years with a long list of celebrities slipping away to the secluded shores of the Turks and Caicos for endless days of quiet relaxation.

Bruce Willis and Keith Richards have homes here and Justin Timberlake, Penelope Cruz, Ashton Kutcher, Julia Roberts, Michael Douglas and many others have visited.

Accommodations

Whether you’re a young single, a couple or parents with kids you’re sure to find accommodations to suit your tastes and needs.

The Turks and Caicos Islands offer choices ranging from quaint inns to small boutique resorts, a few larger hotels with all inclusive options and luxury resorts with fantastic spas considered some of the best anywhere in the world. Renting a condo or a villa is also a popular option.

Many Islands To Explore

Providenciales is the most populated island with most of the hotels and tourist facilities, but Parrot Cay, Pine Cay, North Caicos, Middle Caicos, South Caicos, Salt Cay and Grand Turk are particularly alluring for those looking to get off the beaten path. On these islands you’ll find tiny towns, small personable hotels and pristine solitude.

Cockburn Town on Grand Turk is the Island’s capital with a truly fascinating, one-of-a-kind museum. Cliffs and ancient caves await your exploration on Middle Caicos and you can watch the annual humpback whale migration right from the beach on Salt Cay.

Quick Facts

The Turks and Caicos are officially English speaking with a population close to 30,000 people made up of both “Belongers” (citizens) and expatriates. Most live on the main tourist hub of Providenciales or “Provo” as it’s commonly called. The official currency is the US dollar and major credit cards are accepted, as well as, travelers checks.

Traveling to the Turks and Caicos is typically more expensive than developed tourist destinations like Cancun or Nassau, Bahamas, but then that’s typical of most Caribbean islands. However, the Turks and Caicos Islands are much less crowded and developed (for now) then most other Caribbean islands.

Known internationally as a leading tax haven and financial center for investments and business, tourism is still in the early stages. However, recent development trends are fueling fast growth in the Turks and Caicos economy and real estate market where condos and vacation homes are experiencing rapid appreciation.

Travel & Transportation

Direct flights from New York, Boston, Charlotte, Philadelphia, Atlanta and Miami make traveling from the United States easy, and allow visitors to be relaxing on the beach within a few short hours.

All US Citizens traveling by air to the Turks and Caicos Islands must have a valid US passport. Canadians can enter with a birth certificate and photo id.

Transportation is readily available through local agencies and major car rental companies at the airport and around town. It’s best to book your rental well in advance especially if visiting during the peak winter season. Many resorts offer shuttle service from the airport. Taxis and small buses also serve the island.

Start Planning

The Turks and Caicos Islands are truly magnificent. If you want to get away from it all, you’ll certainly enjoy lounging on the beautiful white sand beaches.

For more adventure, the numerous national parks, nature preserves, sanctuaries and historical sites give you plenty of options for interesting excursions. Of course, the bone fishing, big-game fishing and scuba diving will have you coming back for more.

Plenty of inns, hotels and resorts are available perfect for young singles, couples or parents with kids. If you’d like to visit a Caribbean island that isn’t crowded or over-developed then the Turks and Caicos are your best bet.

Valorie Jay


For the best all-inclusive travel Caribbean resort, look for a few things beyond the ordinary. Of course, you want sun, sea and sand, but you can ask for so much more.

For a truly all-inclusive travel Caribbean vacation, look for a beach to lounge on by day, a dining room that lets you bask in soft tropical breezes by night, plenty of opportunity for water sports and other activities, a lounge deck within easy access of the Caribbean’s beautiful waters for your lounging pleasure and last but not least, a comfortable room with an equally comfortable bed to relax and have a peaceful slumber in after a long day in the sun.

Caribbean vacationers these days are looking to pamper themselves at all-inclusive travel Caribbean resorts with everything at their beck and call. In addition, many of these all-inclusive resorts are beachfront properties or are near lakes or other bodies of water. About 79% of them fit this bill, and the views are simply astonishing. Whatever your price range, this is the best place to relax for your vacation, at an all-inclusive travel Caribbean resort. Let someone else wait on you, for once.

Here are some choices you might want to consider:

Breezes Bahamas

Breezes Bahamas is located on the eastern end of Cable Beach. It has the proverbial warm breezes and deep blue sea. Like every all-inclusive travel Caribbean resort, it offers everything for your vacation pleasure. It used to be the old Ambassador Beach Hotel. In 1995, the SuperClubs assumed management and performed major renovations on the already beautiful resort.

Breezes’ all-inclusive travel Caribbean resort truly means all-inclusive. At Breezes, just about everything is included with price. You get room accommodations, all meals, all snacks and unlimited wine or beer with lunch and dinner. If you so choose, you can have alcoholic drinks mixed with premium brand liquors at each of the four bars. In addition, the all-inclusive travel Caribbean resort also provides most of your sporting activities, both on water and land. It also includes airport transfers, activity fees, and airport transfers, taxes and gratuities. Everything is included in one package price.

Club Med Turkoise

Club Med Turkoise is an all-inclusive travel Caribbean resort located on Providenciales Island, in the Turks and Caicos, Caribbean. Its white sand beaches offset the incredible beauty and surrounding view of the sea.

Although the land is dry and flat, like the rest of the Caribbean, its beauty is unsurpassed. Its breathtakingly clear deep blue waters make it the place to go for those who love water sports, and of course the water’s clarity make it the ideal spot for scuba divers and snorkelers.

The resort boasts 298 rooms, appointed for travelers’ comfort. The price also includes three meals a day, unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, most sporting activities, and nightly entertainment.

Le Sport

Le Sport at St. Lucia states: “Give us your body for a week and we’ll give you back your mind.” And indeed, this all-inclusive travel Caribbean resort strives to do exactly that. Its focus on personalized rejuvenation and holiday treats, with an emphasis on pleasure, should help the most weary business traveler relax and let go.

Escalade


I am planning of travelling to either Cuba or Turks and Caicos next month (October). However, isn’t it still hurricane season? Where would you go considering the weather during October. Also consider the value. Any places you would recommend is appreciated.

Jai


Can you tell me about your trip?
Were going there next month and thanks for your answers.

Escalade


Hurricane Ike has hit Turks and Caicos in September 2008. I am contemplating of traveling there towards the end of October. However, I wanted to make sure that the weather will be pleasant by that time. I was wondering how the weather is usually in Turks and Caicos during the month of October. Also where is the best place to travel in Turks and Caicos considering the value?

Payton M


I will be going there in February and am renting a car. I’d like to comfortably explore the Island, any other tips on airport, locals, food, etc are greatly welcome. I am staying at the Somerset in their gardenview studio

Mike


We are going on a family trip and in Aruba you can drink if your 15 or even look 15…no I.D is asked for…Does the same apply for Turks and Caicos…Anybody been there? (We’re staying at beaches, they have lots of swim up bars)

Jessica Elliott


Overview

Parrot Cay is a privately owned island set along the Turks and Caicos island chain. Once uninhabited, the island is still relatively secluded and quiet, though now home to the luxurious Parrot Cay Resort. The Parrot Cay Resort is set on the 1000-acre island and includes the holistic Shambhala Spa, a spa that specializes in massages and therapies from Asian countries. The gorgeous white-sand beaches that contrast with the multi-colored waters of the Caribbean Sea are magnificent natural attractions, and the miles and miles of coral reef in the waters around the island are a dream for scuba diving and snorkeling enthusiasts.

Sightseeing Attractions

As an island that was, until recently, mainly inhabited by pirates of centuries past, Parrot Cay does not have too much to offer as far as historical and architectural attractions are concerned. However, one of the most important structures on the island is that of a late 18th century house that was built by the Stubbs family who then owned plantations on North Caicos. The fantastic beaches, however, remain the primary attraction of Parrot Cay, and their aesthetics make up for what the island lacks in historical monuments.

Nightlife

If you’re looking to take a trip to a destination that offers an exciting nightlife, Parrot Cay is probably not the place for you. The island is not designed for drinking and shopping; rather, it is meant to be a quiet place of relaxation — a haven away from the bustle of everyday life. In fact, you may not ever see another person as you graze the beaches around Parrot Cay. However, dining on the island can be a pleasant experience. Choose from classic Mediterranean and Asian dishes, most made with some sort of fresh fish caught in the island’s surrounding waters.

Relaxation Attractions

Take a stroll along the three miles of gorgeous beaches or go for a swim in the warm Caribbean waters. Either way, you’ll be met only by the sound of the water crashing against the island coasts and that of the birds flying overhead. When you’re finished immersing yourself in the outdoor beauty of Parrot Cay, head for the Shambhala Spa. Employing many relaxation techniques from Bali, the Shambhala Spa offers services such as Thai massage, shiatsu, Indian head massage, Reiki, reflexology, Abhyanga, and Shirondhara. The resort also has a 24-hour gym, offers yoga classes, and has kayaks, canoes, and bikes available for guests to rent, as well as windsurfing, snorkeling, and scuba diving outings every day.

CURIOUS


my grandfather is theophilus leon harvey. he s from TI anyone with information about the harvey families plzz help me out. thanks.

beach bum


Are there any labs? Routine CVC blood work for cancer patient. Routine tests and the time frame dictates a test while on vacation. Any ideas of who to call?
that was a great answer Joe. thanks for nothing