Travel to Turks & Caicos

With miles of pristine beaches, exotic natural reef, snorkeling and scuba diving, unspoiled and uncrowded paradise settings, Turks and Caicos are beautiful Caribbean islands and top travel destinations which offer best vacation for tropical nature and water sports lovers.

Turks and Caicos, located in Caribbean region, are two island groups (about 40 islands, eight inhabited) in the North Atlantic Ocean, southeast of The Bahamas and north of Haiti. As top Caribbean travel and vacation destinations, Turks and Caicos Islands have total land area about 430 square kilometers, about 2.5 times the size of Washington, DC of the United States.

Turks and Caicos Islands have 19,350 (July 2003 estimate) population, including black 90%, mixed, European, or north American 10%. English is the official language in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The islands were part of the UK's Jamaican colony until 1962, when they assumed the status of a separate crown colony upon Jamaica's independence. The governor of The Bahamas oversaw affairs from 1965 to 1973. With Bahamian independence, the islands received a separate governor in 1973. Although independence was agreed upon for 1982, the policy was reversed and the islands are presently a British overseas territory.

The Turks and Caicos economy is based on tourism, fishing, and offshore financial services. The US is the leading source of tourists, accounting for more than half of the 93,000 visitors in 1998. The Turks and Caicos Island use US dollar as its currency.

There are many waterfront resort hotels with spectacular views, swimming pools, waterpark for children, water sports, tennis courts, fitness centers and spa, restaurants and bars, nightlife and entertainment, and other modern facilities.

Allegro Resort Hotel, Ocean Club Resort Hotel, Ocean Club West, Trade Winds Condotel Hotel are some of the resort hotels on the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Turks and Caicos paradise offer visitors unlimited sport activities. Snorkeling or scuba diving at some of the islands' favorite spots including Smith's Reef, Whitehouse Reef, or Grace Bay's famed coral barrier reef. The waters are teaming with exotic, tropical fish, mysterious marine life, and fantastic coral reef formations.

For the adventurous, there's parasailing, jetskiing, windsurfing, waterskiing and kayaking. If land-based activities are more your preference, play tennis or set up a tee time at the Provo Golf Club. Rent a bike, scooter or car and go exploring. Try out your luck at the nearby casino with roulette, black jack, Caribbean stud poker or slot machines. Check out the boutique and gifts shops, then finish the day with a soothing massage.