Turks & Caicos
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The beautiful Turks and Caicos Islands are situated 575 miles (or 75 minutes) southeast of Miami. Covering 193 square miles of the Atlantic Ocean, the Turks and Caicos Islands has the third largest coral reef system and the best tropical beaches in the world, making it a premier beach, diving and snorkeling destination and an ideal location for romance. One of the most valuable possessions of the islands are the pristine white sandy beaches, which in total cover 230 miles and are complemented with crystal clear turquoise waters. The islands are relatively flat but vary from sand dunes to lush green vegetation.
The average temperature ranges between 85 and 90 degrees from June to October, sometimes reaching the mid 90's, especially in the late summer months. From November to May the average temperature is 80 to 84 degrees. The Turks and Caicos Islands are famous for the 1,000 square miles of reef that surrounds us. We have been ranked “Best Fish Life” “Best Overall Destination” “ Top Fifteen Most Popular Dive Destinations Worldwide” “ Best Wall Diving” “ Best Beginner Diving” “ Best Big Animal Encounters” , and most recently ranked #1 “ Healthiest Marine Environment” all from Rodales’ Scuba Diving Magazine. If that isn’t enough to get you here the “ Best Tropical Beaches in the World” from Conde Nast rating will. We are fortunate to be blessed with crystal clear turquoise waters and powder white sand beaches making it heaven for the beach enthusiast. A variety of water sport activities are available as well as land based activities.
Providenciles or more commonly known as "Provo", covers an area of 38 miles and is the most developed island in Turks and Caicos. Surounded by beautiful white sand beaches we have ranked "Best Beach" by Conde' Nast magazine. Found on the west side of the islands Provo offers all modern conveniences, including superb hotels, a casino and a Golf Club, and full sevice grocery store. Although Provo is the most mature of the islands, it is still a destination for those who want to escape their busy schedules and relax. There is a population of over 6,000, and Provo has the largest non-native population made up of Haitians, Dominicans, French, Canadians, Germans and Americans.
Grace Bay which features the famous 12 mile Grace Bay beach is the location for most of the tourism infrastructure, the Princess Alexandra Marine Park, and the playground of " Jo Jo " the famous bottlenose dolphin. Visitors to the Islands Sea Center discover how to grow Conch from tiny veligers to four-year-old adults. This is where most of the water sport activities take place from diving to deep sea fishing and everything in between. The island is also home to the Bamboo Gallery, the art center of the Turks and Caicos Islands and Ports of Call the main shopping area. Stones engraved by shipwrecked sailors (or waiting ship wreckers) can be found on the hilltop overlooking the Marina Inn near Chalk Sound and Sapodilla Bay. If you like old ruins that are not to difficult to get to, visit 2 sites of plantation houses built by Loyalists, Cheshire Hall and Richmond Hill. "The Hole" at Long Bay is a deep and wide Limestone chimney with a mysterious depth of salt water at the bottom.
The Pristine beaches, snorkeling and diving, deserted cays, sparkling
turquoise waters, refreshing breezes, starlit nights, excellent hotels & amenities
and the happy friendly people of the Turks and Caicos Islands make up
the perfect destination for marriages and honeymooners. For more information
about the islands of Turks & Caicos please visit the tourist boards
official web site at http://www.turksandcaicostourism.com
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