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Turks and Caicos

Albeit its location being in the Atlantic Ocean, Turks & Caicos is a part of the Caribbean countries. The archipelago consists of 40 islands, of which only 12 are inhabited by humans. Providenciales and Grand Turk are the major islands. 

Most travellers often miss out this British overseas territory on their trip to the Caribbean, but those who visit this little paradise are greeted with postcard-perfect beaches, great diving and snorkelling opportunities and much more.

Provo (short for Providenciales) is the busiest island and hosts most of the tourist activities. Grace Bay is considered the best beach in the entire archipelago and in fact, is one of the most pristine beaches in the world. It feels like a never-ending stretch of white sand, and even though lined with countless resorts, you can easily find a private spot for yourself to lie down and soak up the sun.

The island of Grand Turk is where the capital of Turk and Caicos, Cockburn Town is located. Apart from some old buildings, museums and ruins, the town doesn’t offer anything grand to tourists. 

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Apart from the two main islands, Middle Caicos, the largest among all islands is where you should be headed to spend some quiet time away from modern civilization. Mudjin Harbour is the main attraction on the island. 

Every year thousands of humpback whales cross the narrow channel between Grand Turk and Caicos island and head to their breeding ground in the Dominican Republic. This annual migration is a sight to behold and can be seen from the shores of Grand Turk. The more adventurous types can choose to snorkel or dive with these gentle giants.

Most of Turks and Caicos is surrounded by coral reefs, making it a great place for divers and snorkellers. Sailing, birdwatching and fishing are some other popular activities to do to get the most out of your holidays at the Turks and Caicos.

  1. The Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), hiding at the southern tip of the Bahamian Archipelago, elude most travelers’ radars.
  2. Yet this sparsely populated string of low sand cays boasts some of the world’s most spectacular coral reefs and beaches, and has built itself into a true luxury-tourism destination.
  3. The pace of life is easygoing, the local welcome genuine and the diving truly out of this world.
  4. Venture to the less populated islands, and you’ll be enchanted by colorful postcards of fading colonial glories, gobsmacked by the annual migration of thousands of humpback whales, spoiled with your pick of deserted beaches and all but forced to abandon the pace of modern life.
  5. consist of over 40 islands and cays
  6. They form a British Overseas Territory and have rapidly gained popularity as a beach destination
  7. The archipelago consists of two island groups, the Turks islands and the Caicos islands, of which Grand Turk and Providenciales are the two main islands
  8. These islands are in the Atlantic Ocean and not the Caribbean Sea
  9. These islands are in the Atlantic Ocean and not the Caribbean Sea, although they are included in the Caribbean region
  10. These islands have fabulous beaches throughout
  11. Grace Bay Beach –
    • Several miles long, this world-famous stretch of coast is powdered with white sand and close enough to the reef wall to see the Atlantic breakers
    • Though it’s studded with hotels and resorts, its sheer size means that finding your own square of paradise is a snap.
  12. Grand Turk –
    • Happily lacking the modern development that has enveloped Provo, Grand Turk is a step back in time
    • Cockburn Town – capital-
      • You’d be hard pressed to guess that sleepy Cockburn is the capital city of the Turks and Caicos
      •  But what it lacks in polish and sophistication it more than makes up for in rustic charm
      • That charm can be seriously challenged, however, when thousands of cruise-ship passengers disembark for the day, even if most never leave the gleaming cruise-ship center in the island’s south.
      • has narrow streets frequented by wild donkeys and horses
      • Grand Turk is the port of call for most cruises coming to the Turks and Caicos Islands
      • Beaches rim the land and calm blue water invites you in for a refreshing swim.
    • Governor’s Beach –
      • Backed by the pines and low scrub of Columbus Landfall National Park and adorned by the picturesque iron hulk of a beached ship, Governor’s Beach is a lovely place for a quiet dip
      • It’s also a scene of celebration, during events like October’s Lobster Festival.
    • Lighthouse –
      • Standing on a bluff high above the notorious northeast reef, wrecker of many ships and nearly of the salt industry, this iron lighthouse was cast in England in 1852 and assembled in situ.
      • The views out to sea are spectacular, and there’s a high-rope course to add spice to your visit.
    • South Creek National Park –
      • These scrubby wetlands are the best place on Grand Turk for bird-watching.
    • Columbus Landfall National Park –
      • This scrubby patch of shorefront, most popular with mosquitoes, commemorates Columbus’ putative landing on the island in 1492.
      • The park extends out into the water to encompass its true treasure: the reef below.
    • Turks & Caicos National Museum –
      • This great little museum has everything from shipwrecks to messages in bottles and crash-landed spacecraft. 
      • ft. Artifacts from the Molasses Reef wreck, the oldest European wreck yet discovered in the Americas, are highlights.
  13. The Cays –
    • The smaller islands around Providenciales are known simply as the Cays,
    • most of them boast superb beaches and total isolation.
    • They are only accessible by private boat charter.
  14. Middle Caicos –
    • If you’re really looking to get away from it all, Middle Caicos is remote-feeling but accessible. 
    • A causeway connects North and Middle, with stunning Atlantic coastline opening up to the north of the road, and vast mangroves stretching away to the south.
    • There are only a few tiny settlements dotted along the island; Conch Bar and Bambarra are the largest, but there isn’t much to them.
    • There are few services to speak of on the island
    • Conch Bar Caves and Bambarra Beach, two of the island’s more worthwhile attractions, are nearby.
  15. Salt Cay –
    • If you can’t quite envision what the Turks would have been like in the 19th century, take a trip to Salt Cay.
    • It’s the sort of hideaway
    • But while the land is quiet, the sea surrounding the island is awash with life: turtles, eagle rays and the majestic humpback whale all frequent the waters. 
    • Hard to get to and even harder to leave, this place is a true haven for scuba divers and for those seeking an escape from the modern world.
  16. Long Bay Beach –
    • This windy, less frequented beach on Provo’s southern shore is ideal for kitesurfing.
  17. Chalk Sound National Park –
    • Chalk Sound sums up Provo: a startlingly turquoise 5km lagoon studded with tiny cays sheltering Turks and Caicos rock iguanas, but marred by less-than-scenic development. 
    • It can be a delightful place to kayak in the company of bonefish, barracuda, rays and lemon sharks, but isn’t easy to access, as there are no launching places.
  18. East Bay Islands Reserve –
    • The beautiful, protected cays off North Caicos’ northeast coast are a refuge for iguanas, birds and sea creatures
    • With sandy beaches and coral to the north, and mangroves to the south, they’re delightful to explore in a kayak or boat.

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