Beautiful Tourist Places to Visit in Turks and Caicos Islands, America

Beautiful Tourist Places to Visit in Turks and Caicos Islands, America

Turks and Caicos Islands are the British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean Sea. Caicos is larger and Caicos is smaller, both are the part of Lucayan Archipelago. Cockburn Town is the capital and Providenciales is the largest city of Turks and Caicos Islands.

Geography of Turks and Caicos Islands:

Turks and Caicos Islands are surrounded by Mayaguana in the Bahamas island chain in the northwest and Hispaniola Island in the south. The islands cover a total area of 616.3 sq. km and the coordinates of the islands are 21°45′ N 71°35′ W.

History of Turks and Caicos Islands:

It is believed that, Arawakan-speaking Taíno people were the original inhabitants of Turks and Caicos Islands. Spanish conquistador Juan Ponce de León was the first European to visit Turks and Caicos Islands in the year 1512. The islands continually changed to the hands of Spanish, French and finally came under the control of the British.

Connectivity to Turks and Caicos Islands:

Providenciales International Airport is the most important airport of Turks and Caicos Islands, located in the city of Providenciales. It has air connectivity with Miami, Toronto, Nassau, London, New York, Atlanta and many other Caribbean, North American and European destinations.

Taxis are available all around the island including airport and seaport. Also tourists can choose cars, scooters or jeep for local travel.

The prominent car rentals are:

Hertz
Tropical Auto Rental
Budget
Avis

Culture, Food and shopping in Turks and Caicos Islands:

English is the official language and Creole is the widely spoken language all over the islands. Natives also have great talent in singing, and Ripsaw music is very famous singing style as well as the cultural identity of Turks and Caicos Islands.

Seafood is highly used to prepare usual dishes and occasion dinner parties and conch fritters and conch salad is the special food item. Most of the important shopping centers of the island are placed in the city of Providenciales.

Things to do in Turks and Caicos Islands:

Provo Ponies
Sail Beluga
Caicos Corral
Bight Reef
Sky Pilot Parasailing
Sun & Fun Sea Sports

Places of interest in Turks and Caicos Islands:

Provo Golf Club:

Provo Golf Club is the site of the annual Amateur Tournament located in Providenciales. This 18 hole golf course also hosted Caribbean Amateur in 1999.

Princess Alexandra Land and Sea National Park:

Princess Alexandra Land and Sea National Park is a great place for nature lovers. Tourists can spot French Angelfish, Blue Tang, Squirrelfish and other special species in the park.

Beaches of Turks and Caicos Islands:

Turks and Caicos Islands houses many spectacular beaches and major beaches include Grace Bay, Taylor Bay, Long Bay Beach, Sapodilla Bay, SunRay Beach, Pillory Beach, Bambara Beach, Malcolm’s Road Beach, Northwest Point Beach and Governor’s Beach.

Other places of interest in Turks and Caicos Islands include:

Mudjin Harbor
Salt Cay
Smith’s Reef
Little Water Cay
Coral Gardens Reef
Gibbs Cay
Turks & Caicos National Museum
Black Forest

Best time to visit Turks and Caicos Islands:

Generally the months of dry season will be best travelling time to Turks and Caicos Islands for beach exploration.

Accommodation options in Turks and Caicos Islands:

Turks and Caicos Islands has some of the best hotels and resorts in the Caribbean providing high-tech and world class accommodation facilities to the visitors coming to the island. A list of prominent hotels and resorts in Turks and Caicos Islands is: