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How you can help rebuild the Turks & Caicos Islands

Many people are wondering how they can help with the recovery and re-build of the affected areas of Turks & Caicos. The best way to help is to come visit us. Our economy is based on tourism and by coming here you are directly contributing to the recovery efforts. Many of our hotel and resort [...]

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What’s New On-Line

The Turks & Caicos Tourist Board Web site is a great source of information. If you surf over to www.turksandcaicostourism.com you’ll find new features and news all the time. On the home page of the site now is a comprehensive travel booking system that lets you book flights and hotels right on our site. Also, [...]

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Scuba Secrets: Pillory Beach in Grand Turk (courtesy of Bohio Dive Resort)

It is no secret that some of best wall diving to be experienced anywhere on the planet can be found on Grand Turk’s west side, where the Columbus Passage plunges to over a mile deep. What many people don’t know is that there is also world-class snorkeling to be found in this region too. For [...]

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Island Hopping: Grand Turk

Grand Turk is the capital of the Turks & Caicos and reputed to be the first landfall of Christopher Columbus on his initial trip to the New World in 1492. It’s come a long way since then, but still maintains a unique Caribbean charm that sets it apart from even the other Turks & Caicos [...]

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The Whales are Coming!

Tourists weary from the cold and snow aren’t the only ones arriving in the Turks & Caicos every winter. Each December begins a 3-month long migration of humpback whales through our waters. These magnificent creatures travel thousands of miles to reach their breeding grounds a bit further south of here, and on their way treat [...]

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New Standards in Luxury Developments: Dellis Cay and West Caicos

The Turks & Caicos continues to set a new standard in luxury development, and it’s expanding beyond the traditional base of the island of Providenciales. On the Tourist Board web site, you’ll find a new section called Featured Properties that offers an interactive map to highlight where some of the newest developments and investment opportunities [...]

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Plenty of Flights to TCI for Snow Birds

The Turks & Caicos Islands offers a great place to get away from it all in secluded solitude, but that’s doesn’t mean it’s hard to get to. In fact, in the winter months, it’s even easier! Just a short flight from the East Coast of the US, we are supported by a number of direct [...]

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Underwater Photographers Make a Splash

The Third Annual Turk & Caicos Underwater Photography Contest was another ‘splashing’ success as we received a multitude of colorful entries. In the end, the panel of judges selected TCI local Roddy Macleod for his beautiful Blue Anemone (pictured) shot, which earned him the $5,000 first prize. There were a host of other great entries, [...]

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World’s Leading Beach Highlights Global Awards Ceremony

The Turks & Caicos Islands defended its title of “World’s Leading Beach,” garnering top honors in that prestigious category at the recent World Travel Awards, considered by most travel experts to be the Academy Awards of travel. The TCI was once again cited for its miles of pristine, white sand beaches that rim our islands, [...]

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5th Annual Music Festival line up announced!

The Turks & Caicos Music and Cultural Festival has become a summertime tradition here in paradise. This year’s event raises the bar again with a dynamite line-up of classic and contemporary stars. Headlining the Festival, which runs from July 28 to August 4, are Lionel Richie (right), Anita Baker, Billy Ocean, LL Cool J (left) [...]

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