PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands – May 7, 2010 – To celebrate the island of Providenciales being named the 2010 World’s Top Beach and Sun Destination by travel website Trip Advisor,Turks & Caicos Reservations, the Turks and Caicos only locally-based tourism reservation service, is offering great deals on the islands’ top hotels and villas. Promotions include free night offers, special summer and fall rates, and travel rewards with tour operators and other suppliers.

In TripAdvisor’s 2010 reader survey, the island of Providenciales was voted the number one beach and sun destination because of its powdery white sands, mesmerizing aquamarine waters and plethora of water sports activities.

TripAdvisor readers also voted Providenciales in the top ten in several other categories, including World’s Top Relaxation and Spa Destination (#8), Caribbean Family Destination (#3), and Caribbean Romance Destination (#3).

“The secret is out of the bag,” said Val Kalliecharan, Managing Director of  Turks & Caicos Reservations . “Turks and Caicos is no longer a hidden gem, instead it is rising in popularity thanks in part to our fantastic beaches, intoxicating ocean, convenient location, diverse range of accommodations, and wide variety of attractions, restaurants and spas. And now, with our special offers and discounts, the Turks and Caicos is an even more appealing getaway for savvy travelers.”

Examples of some of the special deals offered through DiscoverTCI include:

• Two free nights for a week-long stay at West Bay Club
• 20% discount at Villa del Mar
• 40% off at Turks & Caicos Club

Turks & Caicos Reserations is a centralized reservations service based in the Turks and Caicos that provides in-depth local knowledge of the destination, a real-time booking service for more than 30 hotels and 50 villas and the most current information on special deals, discounts, tours, attractions and activities through its toll free number (1-877-774-5486), live chat, and email.

About the Turks & Caicos Islands

Turks and Caicos is a small, upscale island destination located just over an hour’s flight from Miami. The island chain, a UK Territory, consists of more than 40 islands and cays, eight of which are inhabited. It is world renowned for its pristine, uncrowded, white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters that attract scuba divers, fishermen and water sport enthusiasts and a friendly, safe environment for enjoying a true Caribbean vacation. Regularly scheduled air service is available from major gateway cites on American Airlines ( Miami, JFK, Boston), US Airways (Charlotte, Philadelphia, Boston); Delta ( Atlanta); Air Canada ( Toronto, Montreal), WestJet ( Toronto, Montreal) and British Airways (London Heathrow).