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Speaking of Whales – Salt Cay is Back!

Salt Cay is known as the whale watching mecca in TCI and visitors enjoy its unique laid back charm and rustic feel. While this tiny gem was hit by Hurricanes Hannah and Ike in September, we’re happy to report that, thanks to the efforts of many people, organizations and corporations, Salt Cay has almost completely [...]

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Beaches Italian Village Set to Open in January

Beaches Resort and Spa is set to open their new Italian Village on January 20th 2009. To celebrate the opening, great rates of up to 60% off, and free night offers are available throughout 2009. The Italian Village will feature 162 luxury family suites, a magnificent collection of two-bedroom suites – all designed to meet [...]

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Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend

Just because you’re more than 500 miles from the nearest shopping mall, don’t think you can’t get a memorable gift for that special someone. Turks & Caicos features lots of great shopping, including excellent deals on jewelry, watches, art and other accessories. Popular spots include the Regent Village, home of Jai’s fine jewelry, and Salt [...]

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Happy Holidays from the Tropics

The holiday season is a festive one in the Turks & Caicos Islands, making it an even more attractive place to escape to when the snow starts to fly up north. There are plenty of events, and better yet, holiday specials on vacations that you can take advantage of well into the New Year. Take [...]

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Ring in the New Year in Paradise

New Year’s is always a fun time in the Turks & Caicos with celebrations and parties throughout the week between Christmas and New Years. New Year’s Eve features fireworks displays at many resorts, such as Beaches, Club Med and The Sands, as well as gala dinner parties and rocking events with live music at places [...]

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More Flights to TCI this Winter

Don’t let the cold weather and depressing economy get you down. Take a quick trip to the Turks & Caicos and warm your soul…and toes. This winter it’s even easier to get here with additional flights coming from a wide range of gateways. On American Airlines for the winter season there are 3 daily flights [...]

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Grand Turk Back Up and Running: Bohio Dive Resort Re-opens

After a close encounter with Hurricane Ike, Grand Turk is coming back to normal. The Grand Turk Cruise Ship Centre is up and running with almost daily arrivals on Carnival Cruise Lines. The shops and tours are operating, too. Over at the Bohio Dive Resort, they’re welcoming divers and gastro enthusiasts. As an added bonus, [...]

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New Restaurants On The Culinary Scene

This winter season will see a number of new restaurants on the already world class Turks & Caicos dining scene. Here are a few to whet your appetite: Local restaurateur Tony Arata takes his magic to Ocean Club, where he has transformed that property’s restaurant into Opus, Wine Bar and Grille. Featuring a fabulous mahogany [...]

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2008 Conch Festival Winners

The Fifth Annual Conch Festival was held November 29, and the Winners are: Category Winners (as decided by panel of expert judges) Best Conch Chowder:1st Place: Club Med (2nd: Salt Mills, 3rd: Bay Bistro) Best Conch Salad: 1st Place: Harbour Kitchen (2nd:Amanyara, 3rd: Kissing Fish) Best Specialty Conch: 1st Place: Hemingway’s (2nd: Hole in the [...]

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Gourmet Safari – A Delectable Tour of Fine Dining

The second annual TCI Gourmet Safari will be held December 19-21 and showcases some of the finest restaurants in the islands. The dine-around concept features two nights of whirlwind dining stops where diners sample a course from one of five establishments. The event also features a gourmet brunch on Sunday December 21, to be hosted [...]

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