Turks | Caicos Island Travel
Turks | Caicos Overview
The Turks and Caicos Islands are two groups of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, southeast of the Bahamas. The tropical breeze hits you as you step onto the tarmac. The Turks and Caicos Islands are arid compared with many other islands in the Caribbean. Any time of the year is best for a visit for the islands. Sunshine and breezy cooling winds are the norm in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Turks | Caicos Main Attractions
The salt ponds and inland marshes of Turks and Caicos serve as excellent feeding grounds for resident and migratory birds. Search for Great Blue Herons, Flamingos, Osprey and Pelicans alongside Egrets, Terns, Frigates, Boobies and other water birds. As part of the National Parks system more than twelve small cays have been set aside and protected for breeding grounds. Over 170 species of birds can be found in Turks and Caicos Islands from Pelicans and Flamingos to Osprey and Cuban Crows.
Grand Turk Lighthouse is one of the famous attractions of the Turks and Caicos. The lighthouse was brought in pieces from the UK where it had been constructed in 1852. It has been restored and still works guarding the northern tip of Grand Turk, the capital island of the Turks and Caicos. The lighthouse and lighthouse keeper's house is a prized historic site and is protected by the National Trust. The Lighthouse provides some shade, a picnic area and an excellent viewing spot for the whales in February and March, north Atlantic humpback whales specifically.
Turks | Caicos Activities
Turks and Caicos are home for fabulous activities provided that there are award winning attractions. The islands have fabulous beaches throughout that are great for relaxing, lazing out, and forgetting the stressful life and work overload. There are also 18-hole championship golf courses, which hold annual amateur tournaments. There are also underwater wonders surrounding the islands. They are great for diving and snorkeling.
Turks | Caicos Accommodation & Dining
From magnificent villas and secluded hideaways, to award-winning luxury hotels and all-inclusive resorts for families are available in Turks and Caicos. Browse through the islands' selection of accommodation options to find the perfect place for you to spend some time in our island paradise. Many years ago, local island tables did not know what to serve and what to write in their menus. Today the Turks and Islands feature fine and creative cuisine and world class chefs.
Turks | Caicos Shopping & Nightlife
Nightlife in Turks and Caicos is amazingly rotates with loud and exciting environment. What can be much exciting with trying your luck in many casinos in the islands? There are also quite a number of bars and nightclubs where you can extend your enjoyment of the night time. Shopping in Turks and Caicos simply means designer clothing and accessories with exclusive Tommy Bahama, Body Glove and French Connection, and art galleries with exhibits and sales of prints, paintings, sculptures and jewelry.
Getting To & Around Turks | Caicos
American Airlines is a popular carrier which schedules flights to Turks and Caicos from many US cities to Providenciales International Airport. Other major carriers from the US include Spirit Airlines, US Airways and Delta. British Airways offers flights to London. WestJet Airlines and Air Canada offer flights to Toronto.
