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Turks & Caicos

The Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), hiding at the southern tip of the Bahamian Archipelago, elude most travelers' radars. Yet this sparsely populated string of low sand cays boasts some of the world's most spectacular coral reefs and beaches, and has built itself into a true luxury-tourism destination. The pace of life is easygoing, the local welcome genuine and the diving truly out of this world.

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Wade's Green Plantation
Turks & Caicos
Granted to Loyalist Wade Stubbs by King George III in 1789 as compensation for the loss of his Florida estate, this cotton and sisal plantation struggled…
Cottage Pond
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This tropical blue hole (43m deep), formed by karst subsidence, is fed by the tides and connects to a much larger underground chamber. While it's not…
Lighthouse
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Standing on a bluff high above the notorious northeast reef, wrecker of many ships and nearly of the salt industry (cargo ships began to balk at the…
Governor's Beach
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Backed by the pines and low scrub of Columbus Landfall National Park and adorned by the picturesque (or ugly, depending on your view) iron hulk of a…
North Bay
Turks & Caicos
Grace Bay Beach in Provo may get all the accolades, but 5km-long North Bay beach is every bit as stunning – just without the resorts or people. You can…
General Post Office
Turks & Caicos
One of Front Street's most notable buildings, the colonial post office was once the private home of one of Grand Turk's leading families, and functioned…
Columbus Landfall National Park
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This scrubby patch of shorefront, most popular with mosquitoes, commemorates Columbus' putative landing on the island in 1492. The park extends out into…
East Bay Islands Reserve
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The beautiful, protected cays off North Caicos' northeast coast are a refuge for iguanas, birds and sea creatures. With sandy beaches and coral to the…

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People walking along the sand of Grace Bay, on Providenciales, Turks and Caicos.
At 12 miles, 19 km, long Grace Bay is reckoned to be one of the longest and most spectacular beaches in the Caribbean. Nigel Hicks/Getty Images

Beaches

A first-time guide to the Turks and Caicos Islands

Oct 1, 2024 • 11 min read

Here's how to make the most of a trip to the Turks and Caicos Islands, from snorkeling adventures and beachside relaxation to vibrant cultural traditions.

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