Category Archives: Insider’s Edge to the Turks & Caicos Islands by people who live in the Islands

Get the Insider’s point of view for everything related to travel to the beautiful islands of the Turks and Caicos Islands in the Caribbean

One of the most magical parts of growing up in Turks & Caicos in the Caribbean is whale watching season!

Written on January 20, 2011 at 7:46 pm, by sonya

From January through March every year, the Turks and Caicos Islands are a temporary home to the migrating humpback whales who travel to the Silver Banks to breed. One of our long-time residents and local Jacque Cousteau, Dean Bernal has captured the beauty and awe of these magical creatures on this video: Humpback whales perform Continue Reading

The Secret is out about Turks and Caicos

Written on January 12, 2011 at 5:00 am, by Val

For years, the Turks and Caicos Islands have been a popular destination for the rich and famous and many have second homes here.  However it looks like the secret of Turks and Caicos is getting out.  This year over the holidays, there were numerous star sightings.    The legendary artist, Prince, stayed at the Amanyara Resort Continue Reading

The Wine Bar: Hang out like a local

Written on December 10, 2010 at 10:40 am, by Val

Since its opening a year or so ago, Vino Tiempo – known simply ‘the Wine Bar’ or ‘VT’ – has been a popular hang-out for residents of Provo. Its central location, chic ambiance, and creative food and drink menu offers a great new option for the laid back nightlife scene here.  It’s got a nice Continue Reading

Go beyond Provo for a change of scenery

Written on December 6, 2010 at 10:25 am, by sonya

I spend my day telling people who great a vacation to Provo is. And it’s no lie – the world’s best beach great resorts, restaurants and spas, unbelievable watersports – it really is a fantastic island getaway. But if you really want to get away, try exploring one of our family islands for a day Continue Reading

A Day at Point Grace & Thalasso Spa

Written on December 3, 2010 at 10:57 am, by susan

To our surprise, our staff at Turks & Caicos Reservations was recently surprised with a ‘bonus’ of a day at gorgeous Point Grace boutique beach front luxury resort.  We couldn’t ask for more of a splendid atmosphere and experience. We started our day by lounging by the pool, natch.  And it truly felt like we Continue Reading