Turks & Caicos, British West Indies
Turk and Caicos has the largest Caribbean portfolio in the Inspirato Collection, with 15 accommodation options that include a mix of standalone beachfront villas and renowned resorts. Stay steps from sandy Long Bay Beach at the modern, five-bedroom Villa Helios, or lounge near your private, beachfront pool at secluded Caya Hico.
The Somerset on Grace Bay resort includes three boutique resort homes and access to Grace Bay, the best beach on the island. Wymara Resort and Villas is known for its sleek design and sophisticated oceanfront villas. COMO Parrot Cay is a luxury private island resort with a mile-long beach and award-winning spa. Amanyara is a luxury retreat nestled among the preserved Northwest Point Marine National Park.
Peaceful String of Islands
Located in the cerulean seas of the British West Indies, the 40 islands and cays that comprise the Turks and Caicos together form one of the Caribbean's most exclusive escapes. For East Coast members, there are direct flights from major New England and Southern cities. The world's third-largest coral reef system fringes the archipelago, offering prime snorkeling and diving opportunities off the main island of Providenciales. The destination is also home to one of the Caribbean's most revered beaches, 12-mile Grace Bay, a stunning strand of pristine white sand and calm, crystalline waters that offers some of the best sunbathing spots in the Caribbean.
Quick Facts
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Suggested Airport
Providenciales International Airport (PLS) -
Average Temperature
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Documents Needed
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Sailing Regattas
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Turks & Caicos Conch Festival
November
Fresh Things To Do
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Into the Big Blue
Explore the Turks and Caicos on a tour with a local: Big Blue. Specializing in small groups (perfect for families or friends), these guides will show you the most beautiful areas while entertaining you with fun facts that only a local would know.
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Life’s a Beach
Grace Bay is the pride of Providenciales for its signature pale sands and aquamarine seas. Just off the beach are coral reefs with fabulous snorkeling and scuba diving. The front yard of the Meridian Club resort is more of a private beach.
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M&J Charters
Experience world-class fishing with a captain from M&J Charters. Imagine tuna diving deep, wahoo and dorado zigzagging across the wake, and blue marlin or barracuda fighting on your line. They can all be yours.
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Local Happy Hour
Don't miss Da Conch Shack & RumBar, a laid-back bar and grill that serves up some of the island's best conch creations, from ceviche to fritters to stir fry. This legendary Caribbean bar also offers beach parties on Wednesdays.
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Featured Activity
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Explore the Clear Blue Seas
With the world's third-largest reef system and undersea visibility that extends impossibly far, it would be a mistake not to explore the ocean by scuba tank or snorkel. Strap on your fins and discover amazing snorkeling right from the beach. Our highlights:
Coral Gardens. A protected reef rests just beyond the shoreline where you'll see brightly colored reef fish, turtle grass beds and sometimes small sharks and rays. Smith's Reef. Look for eagle rays, parrot fish, striking hard and soft coral, trumpet fish, anemones, green morays and the elusive Queen Angelfish.
Caicos Adventures. Turks and Caicos are without a doubt one of the best places for scuba diving and Caicos Adventures is one of the oldest and most trusted in the area. The water is teeming with life and you'll see colors that can only be found in the deep Atlantic. A couple of highlights include the sight of eagle rays gliding through the water and the opportunity to "drop" into the deep blue. Dives are scheduled daily with hour intervals.
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Turks & Caicos Travel Tips
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Great Barrier Reef
Home to the third-largest barrier reef system in the world, this vacation getaway offers must-see dive sites and great snorkeling opportunities with an abundance of marine life to discover.
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Warm and Balmy
This destination is the closest it gets to year-round summer, with temperatures ranging from 85 to 90 degrees from June to October, and 73 to 84 degrees from November to May. A constant trade wind keeps the climate at a comfortable temperature.
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Bring an Appetite
Turks & Caicos caters to the palates of high-end travelers, offering many world cuisines. You can enjoy traditional Moroccan pastille, Italian carpaccio di manzo, authentic Japanese sushi and more.
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A Whole New World
In the past 300 years, these islands have been under Spanish, French and British control. But long before, Grand Turk is believed to be one of the three most likely spots Christopher Columbus first made landfall in the New World.
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Weather
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Forecasting Your Turks and Caicos Vacation
Though tourists vacation in Turks and Caicos throughout the year, winter is typically the island's peak season, with temperatures ranging between 73° and 88°. Many visitors escape their hometown winter chill to bask in the Caribbean sunshine. A constant trade wind keeps the temperature pleasant year-round. There are 350 days of sunshine on average, so go ahead and plan a trip here anytime that fits your schedule.
