A Turks and Caicos tradition continues on November 27-28 with the 6th Annual Conch Festival. This year there is a full line-up of events and activities to celebrate the islands’ most famous delicacy, historical icon, and number one export. The popular beachside event will take place on Saturday afternoon, November 28, in the [...]
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There is a non-profit organization the Turks and Caicos called the Friends of the Arts (TCFAF) and they do wonderful work in promoting and teaching kids and adults about all sorts of artistic endeavors - music, dance, acting, etc. They regularly sponsor visiting groups of performing artists to come to [...]
Continue readingTurks and Caicos has a well-deserved reputation as a dining mecca, with a wide variety of world-class cuisine, talented chefs and finely-appointed restaurants attracting visitors all year.
A few new hot spots have opened in recent months that add to an already delectable collection of fine dining establishments. Add them to your list, along with a [...]
Our friends in Canada now have even more ways to visit us thanks to WestJet, which has launched a new, seasonal non-stop service between Toronto and Providenciales. The inaugural flight departed Toronto International Airport at 10:00 a.m. MT today and touched down at 1:50PM, to the delight of the 140 passengers escaping the imminent winter [...]
Continue readingAs the leaves begin to fall and the air turns chilly up north, it’s a great time to head south to the Turks and Caicos for guaranteed warm weather, top-notch accommodations, award-winning beaches and hot deals. Here are just a few of our many special offers available to lure you away from the cold. [...]
Continue readingOne of nature’s most dramatic shows is on display every winter in the waters just off the Turks and Caicos Islands.
It is the annual migration of humpback whales that pass by here on their way to their winter breeding grounds in the Dominican Republic. These graceful and majestic giants are a wonder to behold, and [...]
the social media bandwagon here in TCI. Blogs, Facebook, Twitter - we got ‘em all. Here’s how to find us at the Tourist Board on all these channels, plus a bonus list of some of the other popular blogs about Turks and Caicos. So become a fan or follower today.
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Continue readingIf you are looking for a great spring or summer getaway to the beach, there are some GREAT deals to be had right here in the Turks & Caicos Islands. Long recognized for our unbelievable stretches of white sand, pristine waters and world class amenities, many of our most popular resorts are offering summer rates [...]
Continue readingWhat would a Caribbean island be without its own rum? Recently some local entrepreneurs have introduced the first rum made here in the Turks & Caicos. The rum comes in traditional white and gold, as well as a premium version that is ideal for sipping on the beach, around the pool, at any of TCI’s [...]
Continue readingLoggerhead turtles have a long history in the TCI, dating back to when the first inhabitants arrived here and used them for food and other needs. But over-fishing and deteriorating environmental conditions have led to a decline in their population.
Our local Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR) is urging the public to cooperate [...]
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