Imagine.

The epitome of paradise.

An experience only the Caribbean can offer.

An awe of blues you can’t describe nor have ever seen before.

Envision yourself on a day boat gliding over the vast spectrum of blues connecting the horizon with no end in sight.

This is Turks & Caicos consisting of forty low-lying coral islands south of the Bahamas. The British Overseas Territory is a watersports lover’s dream destination and a tropical beach lover’s oasis.

If you follow my blog you know I am a budget-friendly traveler, and Turks is a pricey destination. By the grace of my close friends and knowing someone with a house on the island of Providenciales, I could explore this paradise.

I experienced the islands with my girlfriends over Mother’s Day weekend, leaving the kids home to miss me. I was so caught up in the magic of the islands that I almost forgot to buy them a souvenir! Thankfully there was a t-shirt shop at the little airport.

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This blog is intended to give you a feel of the islands with pictures and 10 reasons to add Turks and Caicos to your Travel Bucket List. Put on your bathing suit, and let’s dive into the ten reasons to experience the Caribbean islands.

Sunrises and Sunsets

Waking up before dawn may be a norm for many of you, but for me it’s effort. I’m a night owl so there’s got to be a good reason to rise and shine that early. There was. I threw on a sundress and walked to the beach access trail.

The white sand was cool from the night as my toes indented making a track of footprints behind me. The beach was empty, just me, just as I imagined it would be. I sat down crisscrossing my legs in the sand while taking a deep breath of fresh Caribbean sea air.

A few boats were anchored in the water in front of me adding depth to the view of the horizon. It wasn’t a dramatic sunrise, subtle and all the more magnificent. I got up and brushed the sand off my backside walking back to the house with a full heart to start the day. What a sunrise.

La Famille Express Shipwreck

La Famille Express Shipwreck is a historical landmark. Approaching the shipwreck from our boat gave me a Pirates of the Caribbean vibe in a good way.

I jumped out of the boat into the water underestimating how far of a swim it would be to get to the shipwreck. Instead of attempting the longest swim of my life, which isn’t that far, I opted to stay close to our boat and float on my back watching people climb up the ship and jump off the side into the cool deep waters.

The grounded shipwreck is off Providenciales or Provo as the locals call it and is accessible by boat, jet ski, or kayak.

Grace Bay Beach

The world-famous beach with many designations and accolades is arguably the best in the world for its white sandy beaches, warm Caribbean waters, and luxury resorts lining the coastline with restaurants and pools.

It is quite a spectacular beach lined with beach chairs, cabanas, and umbrellas. It screams vacation in paradise.

Snorkeling in Smith Reef Beach

I didn’t go to this experience on this trip, but it’s on the list due to its popularity and beauty.

It’s known for its colorful exotic sea life including vibrantly colored fish and sea turtles. This experience is on my bucket list for my next trip.

Dining Atmosphere

Turks and Caicos offers many restaurants with amazing settings.

One of my favorite experiences was dinner at Vita at the Rock House. The restaurant sits on top of a cliff overlooking the Caribbean.

Grace Bay’s resorts offer restaurants lining the beach with many options to sip on a cool cocktail and soak in the view.

The Caribbean

The Caribbean waters are like no other, with clear visibility of sea life, warm inviting temperatures, and vibrant colors you can’t make up.

It’s an inviting wonderland of fun and beauty.

The beaches

Yes, the beaches are a destination in themselves. They paint a beautiful picture and give the feel that you’ve made it to paradise.

The beaches are romantic, peaceful, and playful. If you do nothing but go to the beaches your entire trip, you will be in tropical bliss.

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Boating

I highly recommend touring the islands by boat. Maybe not all 40 of them, but getting out on the water is a must to experience the beauty of Turks.

Watersports

From windsurfing, jet skiing, and snorkeling to clear-bottom kayaking, there are endless activities to enjoy on the water.

Iguana Island

My friends and I enjoyed a boat trip to Little Water Cay aka Iguana Island, a private island with about 5,000 iguanas, and yes we saw a large iguana on the beach that wanted nothing to do with us.

It’s a great location to take pictures like you’re a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model as the landscape rather, seascape does all the work. We did a little photoshoot at the shoreline for fun!

There are 10 reasons to add Turks and Caicos to your Travel bucket list. I’m barely scratching the surface of reasons to enjoy a vacation on the islands. There is so much to experience and it is breathtaking.

Cheers to your Happy Travels and a Happy Wallet!