Some
Top Providenciales Beaches For Your Turks And Caicos Vacation
by Peter R Stewart
A Providenciales Vacation
in the Turks and Caicos Islands takes you to a place of beautiful white
sand beaches, calm turquoise sea, a reef absolutely brimming with underwater
life. The Grace Bay beach is undoubtedly one of the top ten beautiful beaches
in the world.
All of this makes Providenciales
a paradise vacation for families, snorkelers and divers
There is more to Providenciales
in the Turks and Caicos Islands than Grace Bay.
Grace Bay is a beautiful
11 mile stretch of rock free beach, but it is also the inevitable centre
of tourism and hotels. It is a wonderful beach to walk along, or jog along,
and as it faces west, a glorious place to see the sunset.
There is a lot more to see
and do on your Providenciales Vacation, and a four wheel drive vehicle
is recommended, so you can escape from the high season crowds. This article
is mainly about the beaches of Providenciales, but there are terrific snorkelling
and diving sites.
Long Bay Beach lies on the
opposite shore to Grace Beach opening onto Long Bay itself. There are almost
no hotels here, but the beach isn't as fine and powdery as Grace Bay, but
it is relatively empty and because it is very sheltered there aren't really
any waves.
You ought to visit Little
Water Cay which is the only place in the world to see the Rock Iguanas
in their natural habitat and you can get a glass bottomed boat out of Turtle
Cove. This makes for a great family day out, and the iguanas are incredibly
tame.
Sapodilla Bay of the soft
white sand beaches and clear turquoise sea is beautiful and well worth
a visit especially for children because the sea here is so calm and shallow.
It's a bit of a drive from Grace Bay but well worth the effort because
of the gorgeous sunsets.
NorthWest Point Beach is
white sand, very calm sea, good diving, and is best known for its tiki-huts
that line the coast. The tiki-huts were built years ago for a French game
show like Castaway, but today they sit around the beach, giving it a South
Pacific feel. There are no facilities at all here.
Just south of NorthWest Point
you will find Malcolm's Road Beach and then south again Sam's Bay. The
road to Malcolm's Road Beach is pretty bumpy at the end, and you will definitely
need a four wheel drive vehicle, but the beach is stunning with fine white
sand and almost always deserted. The snorkelling here is good, and there
are no facilities at all.
Turks
And Caicos Travel - A New Experience by Sarah White
Pristine white sandy beaches,
crystal clear turquoise water and near perfect weather are just a few reasons
you might consider Turks and Caicos travel, a different experience from
your typical Caribbean destinations. The natives to these islands are known
for their friendly spirits; they will ensure a vacation that entails a
truly relaxing and comfortable stay. If you are looking to de-stress from
the pressures of daily living, look no further.
These beautiful islands are
home to the third largest coral reef system and some of the best tropical
beaches in the world. With over 230 miles of beaches, Turks and Caicos
is a premier destination for family vacations, adventure seekers, ecotourism
and of course for romance. An ideal location for diving and snorkelling,
it is considered to be one of the top 10 in the world. Perhaps this is
just one of the reasons why over 60% of visitors choose to keep returning
to the incredible beaches Turks and Caicos offer.
The weather is very consistent;
it is hot, sunny and rarely experiences rain. October and November are
the wettest months of the year and by Caribbean standards, it is not really
that wet at all! Of the 40 different islands, only 8 of them are still
inhabited. A great way to truly experience the Turks and Caicos Islands,
is to visit each island in the chain. Most of the islands are only about
10-25 minutes by air from Providenciales and most can be reached by boat
as well.
Providenciales, or more commonly
known as "Provo," is the most developed island in Turks and Caicos. Found
on the west side of the islands, it offers all the modern conveniences
and is the most populated, while remaining a destination for those looking
to escape their busy lives and relax. You can find a full service grocery
store, a casino, retail shops, a golf club and offers a wide choice of
Providenciales hotel and resort accommodations. One of the most beautiful
beaches Turks and Caicos has to offer, Grace Bay, can also be found here.
North Caicos is the lushest
of all the islands and boasts the largest flock of Pink Flamingo on the
islands. Here you will find Whitby Beach, a 7 mile stretch of white sands
that covers most of the northern coast. North Caicos is also home to the
famous Three Mary's Cays where you can go snorkelling to find a huge Osprey
Nest on the third Cay.
Grand Turk is the capitol
island that features historical buildings and an unforgettable rustic charm.
One of the main attractions of Grand Turk is diving. There are many dive
operators and schools that cater from novice snorkels to experienced divers.
Here you will find an incredible protected coral reef that drops to 8000
feet and is close enough to shore for beach dives. One of the most popular
excursions just off Grand Turk is Gibbs Cay. It is an uninhabited island
that is perfect for a picnic on the beach and offers you a chance to feed
the beautiful stingrays that swim right up to the shore!
No matter what you are looking
for from your Turks and Caicos travel, you are sure to find it among the
incredible beaches and resorts that are found here. From diving excursions
to fun in the sun, the friendliness and warmth found here on the islands
is unparalleled. Your vacation dreams are sure to be found amongst the
islands of Turks and Caicos.
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