Dreaming of warm, turquoise water; miles of powdery white sand; and fabulous beach resorts? Turks and Caicos, a cluster of tropical islands in the Caribbean, delivers the perfect beach vacation. Arguably, the best beach in Turks and Caicos is beautiful Grace Bay on the island of Providenciales, better known as Provo. Twelve uninterrupted miles of pristine beach, dotted with tasteful beach resorts await you at Grace Bay, Turks and Caicos.
Turks and Caicos: Grace Bay Beach Activities
Most visitors to Turks and Caicos spend their days lounging on the spectacular beach. It’s a quiet, relaxing place—no noisy Sea-Doos, no pesky beach vendors.
Swimming is easy in the warm, calm water. There are no rocks, sea grass, or debris, just a velvety smooth sand bottom. Nothing beats walking a portion of Grace Bay’s 12 mile swath of sugary sand. Stroll beyond the main resort strip, and you’ll have the place to yourself.
There’s some good snorkeling right off the beach at Coral Gardens Resort. For certified scuba divers, Turks and Caicos has world class diving. It’s easy to arrange snorkellng and diving excursions at most beach resorts. Provo Turtle Divers and Flamingo Divers are well respected dive operators.
Activities like sailing, parasailing, kite-surfing,and paddle-boarding are all available at Grace Bay.
Turks and Caicos is blessed with a dry, sunny climate with average temperatures of 25C / 77F in winter and 32C / 90F in summer. Gentle trade winds keep even the hottest days bearable. The little rain that Turks and Caicos receives, falls mostly in the summer months, but there are plenty of sunny days.
High season in Turks and Caicos is December-April. If you’re planning to visit during Christmas, Spring Break or Easter, make sure you book well in advance and expect to pay a premium. Outside the holiday periods, you shouldn’t have a problem finding a place on Grace Bay. For better deals, consider visiting May-November.
Turks and Caicos is easy to get to with direct flights from major US cities. Canadians can fly directly to Turks and Caicos from Toronto several times a week, with service provided by West Jet and Air Canada. The Turks and Caicos International Airport, on Provo, is a mere 15 minute cab ride from the Grace Bay Beach resorts.
Taxis are quite expensive and many people rent a car if they want to explore more of the island. However, if you plan to mostly hang-out at the beach, and select a centrally located Grace Bay resort, this may not be necessary. Walking, even after dark, is quite safe around Grace Bay and there are many restaurants and shops, particularly in and around Regent Village.
There are many good websites about the Turks and Caicos. One of my favourites is www.wherewhenhow.com . It has an excellent set of maps, including a detailed Grace Bay map showing locations of hotels, restaurants and shopping.
Their Private Charter Options are as follows:
a) Private Half Day Bottom Fishing Charter (Reef Fishing)
b) Private Full Day Bottom Fishing Charter (Reef Fishing)
c) Private Deep Sea Fishing Charter
d) Private Half Day Deep Sea Fishing Charter
e) Private Half Day Sailing/Snorkeling Trips
f) Private Sunset Sailing Cruises
g) Private Full Day Catch and Grill Charters
h) Private Full day Sailing, Snorkeling, Beach Barbecue
i) Private Half Day Power Boat Snorkel or Combo Charter
j) Private Full Day Snorkel/Iguana Island/Beach/Conch Salad on Reef Peepers
k) Private Half Day Snokle/Iguana Island/Beach/Conch Salad on Reef Peepers
CALL FOR INFORMATION OR TO BOOK YOUR PRIVATE ADVENTURE AT: 1-649-231-4961
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When considering Caribbean holiday destinations, a trip to the Turks and Caicos triggers thoughts of luxurious accommodations, relaxing on the world’s finest beaches, dining at 5-star restaurants and exploring vibrant coral reefs. It’s no wonder, since the Turks and Caicos are home to some of the finest beach-front resorts in the Western hemisphere. Add another experience to this Caribbean paradise when next deciding where to spend the holidays: Regent Village, boasting a wealth of fabulous shops and restaurants.
After a day of diving the ocean the ocean floor in search of shipwrecks or exploring the largest cave network in the Caribbean, enjoy an evening in the Grace Bay area. You will find luxury boutiques, elegant dining experiences and, later in the evening, a night life featuring live music, Caribbean dance theme parties, and traditional island games. While there are several locations ton island to choose from, Regent Village is the finest for both the tropical setting and commercial options.
This attractive development is replete with fountains, lush gardens and over 30 established businesses, from dining and high-end shopping to professional services. The best part about shopping in Turks and Caicos is that you will face no luxury tax, sales tax or duties on products, like cigars, liquor, perfumes and jewellery. According to international trade agreements, residents of the US will even be able to return with up to $800 worth of items per person after a Turks and Caicos vacation of at least 48 hours. Canadian residents are limited to $750 worth of purchases per person for the same vacation length.
For island crafts, including those beautiful conch shells, there is no duty charged upon return. This means that beautiful items, like handmade jewelery containing rare conch pearls, carved wooden art, and any other item made on the island can be purchased as souvenirs or gifts for family back home. This savings extends to locally made beer, wines and the famous Bambarra rum.
We hope you will consider the many opportunities offered by Regent Village in Turks and Caicos when planning your next vacation.
Silver Deep operates a fleet of twelve boats that offer plenty of shade,
comfortable seating,
with easy access on the beach and to the water.
They come fully equipped with
VHF radios, cell phones for constant communication with the base and
all the required safety equipment.
You will find more details about our vessels linking to
“OUR BOATS“ page.
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On all our trips we offer complimentary use of snorkeling equipment |
Silver Deep is recognized as one of the leading Companies in the Turks and Caicos Water-sport Community thanks to Arthur Dean and his friendly native captains that have been catering
the Tourist to our Islands for over twelve years.
They will offer you a life time of experience in choosing their secret spots and providing you with interesting information on our Islands.
Link to our ”Guest Book“ page to exchange opinions with our customers and come to know better some of our Captains.
Silver Deep is committed to showing you the best time of your vacation!
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| Providenciales is the urban centre of the Turks & Caicos Islands. Familiarly known as “Provo,” the island offers all the modern conveniences one could desire while remaining a superior vacation destination for one who wants an escape from stress and overpopulated cities. Provo has an 18 hole golf course, a casino, shopping centres, three marinas, a growing number of of bars and excellent restaurants. Provo is also a divers’ and water lovers’ paradise.
Beautiful beaches are scattered on all sides of Providenciales, the most spectacular of which is a 12 mile stretch located on Grace Bay, which is protected by a healthy barrier reef. |
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Situated on the west side of the Caicos archipelago, Providenciales has an area of 38 square miles. Prior to 1960, the island had a population of 500. Today, it has the largest population and contains the largest native and nonnative population in Turks & Caicos. Development of Providenciales began in 1966 when the Turks and Caicos Government and the British Government made a lease-purchase agreement with Provident Ltd. allowing them to lease 4000 acres of Crown Land | |
| The south part of the island faces the Caicos Bank. The Caicos Bank is a shallow, pale turquoise sea and is partly composed of swamp and tidal flats, filled with an abundant resource of conch and lobster. |  |
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| Natural island formations offer safe mooring for sailors. Sapodilla Bay is a popular mooring for yachts traveling through the Turks and Caicos Islands. On the opposite end of Providenciales, the deep channel of Leeward Going Through makes a natural and safe harbour on the northeast end of the island. | ||
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Historical points of interest include the Cheshire Hall and Richmond Hill Plantation ruins. Stones engraved by shipwrecked sailors are found on a hill overlooking Sapodilla Bay. The “Hole” at Long Bay is a deep and wide limestone chimney with a mysterious depth of salt water at the bottom. |
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| Provo is home to the only Conch farm in the world. These mollusks with their beautiful pink shells take five years to grow to their adult size. The Conch farm is open for tours during the winter months. | ||
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| Boss Tours | Turks and Caicos Islands fishing charters. South Caicos |
| Cardinal Arthur | Bonefishing, bottom fishing on Middle Caicos and North Caicos |
| Green Flash Whale Tours | Turks Islands hand line fishing on Salt Cay |
| Gwendolyn Fishing Charters | Monster marlin and wahoo onboard the largest most experienced Sportfishing Charter Turks and Caicos Islands, Gwendolyn. Providenciales |
| Hook ‘Em Fishing Charters | We love to fish! Join us for deepsea fishing, bottom fishing, bonefishing, light tackle trolling, shark fishing or night fishing. 1/2 day or full day. Providenciales |
| Professional Turks and Caicos boat charter company for private and group excursions, fishing, fly-fishing; Leeward Marina, Providenciales | |
| Turks & Caicos Islands Fishing Regulations |
Fishing Regulations and Licensing fees from the Turks and Caicos Islands Department of Fisheries |
Grand Turk Heineken Game Fishing Tournament 2002
| Beach Cruiser | North Caicos, Bone fishing, bottom fishing, lobster, conch. Private charter. |
| The world’s first airboat bonefishing business,based in South Caicos. | |
| Bonefishing in Turks & Caicos | Story and PICTURES of bonefishing in the flats surrounding Providenciales. |
| Cardinal Arthur Bone Fishing | Bonefishing, bottom fishing on Middle Caicos and North Caicos |
| Bone fishing and bottom fishing in Turks and Caicos Islands, half day and full day charters from Leeward Marina, Providenciales. | |
| Green Flash Whale Tours | Turks and Caicos Bone fishing, hand line fishing on Salt Cay |
| Harbour Club Villas & Marina | Incredible bonefishing in the Turks and Caicos is located in the lake right in front of your accommodation at Harbour Club on Providenciales |
| Professional Turks and Caicos bone fishing charter company for private and group excursions,fly-fishing;Leeward Marina, Providenciales |
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The spiritual heart of The Regent Palms, The Regent Spa is a destination in itself with its new barber services & Signature treatments. Dial: 649-946-8666 or spareservationstc@regentexperience.com
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Day spa and professional hair styling salon. Acrylic Nails, Manicures, Pedicures. Skin care. Retail hair and make-up products. Wedding Hair. Providenciales 649-941-3993 |
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Point Grace Resort has a full-service European-style Thalassotherapy spa. Turks and Caicos spas specialist apply selected products of the highest quality to naturally restore vital energy. 649-946-5096 |
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Massage, Spa body treatments, Skin care, Beauty and Natural nail care, Spa packages. Located in Graceway House, Providenciales. 649-946-5010 |
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Ocean Club, Ocean Club West, The Sands .Providenciales day spas have, Mobile Spa service to villas and condos. Day Spa located at Ports of Call, Grace Bay. 649-941-5720 |
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Teona Spa by Edmonde located at Villa Renaissance Resort, where beauty meets well-being. Massages of the world, body scrubs, wraps, slimming treatment, skin care therapy and advanced facials. Ph: 649-941-5051 |
| Beaches Resort & Spa | Pure indulgence at our European Spa, Providenciales. 649-946-8000 |
| Captain Hook’s Salon | European massage and facials, Providenciales 649-946-5093 |
| Club Med | Tropical Massage Therapy, Providenciales 649-946-5436 |
| Massage by Nadia | Massage, hair, nails – Turtle Cove, Providenciales. 649-241-1502 |
| Mirabella Beauty Salon & spa |
A beautiful Turks and Caicos Retreat with private Jacuzzi, body treatements, thermal mud body and facials for women and men. La Petite Place, Grace Bay. 649-243-2339 |
| New Waves Hair Design | Hairstyling, manicures and pedicures, Provo Plaza 649-946-4826 |
| NYC Celebrity Therapist | Award winning alternative health professional comes to Turks and Caicos Islands. For more information, memberships & reservations email: newyorkoutofboxmuse@gmail.com |
| Parrot Cay | Shambhala Retreat – Parrot Cay 649-946-7788 |
| Spa Sanay Ltd. | Turks and Caicos spas like Spa Sanay Ltd specialize in aromatherapy massage, facials, nails, special occasion makeup and full service hair salon. Grace Bay Court, 649-946-8212 |
| Yogo by Tri-Island | Private and group classes. Hatha Vinyasa Style certified instructors. 649-242-5278 or 649-241-3927 |
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Gambling | Slot Machines only – Banana Boat, Dora’s, Sharkbite, Dolphin’s Sports Bar, Casino – BET Sound Stage |
| Indoor Gyms and Fitness Centers | THE STUDIO – LIFESTYLE CENTER – Formally Island Network ,at Ports of Call. The Center for Yoga, Pilate, Dance and Lifestyle Management. SQUASH, Providenciales PULSE GYM- Saltmills Shopping Center, Grace Bay, BODIES IN MOTION GYM- Miramar Resort, Providenciales, NO LIMITS FITNESS GYM – Grand Turk |
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| Table Games | Danny Buoys Pub – pool table, Sharkbite~Foos-ball, Dora’s~Video Games, Hey-Jose Pool Table, Bamboos Pool Table Darts~Sharkbite, Dominos – 3 Queens-Provo, Salt Cay, Grand Turk |
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| Turks and Caicos Islands Shopping | Local Products for Sale on Providenciales Don’t forget to go to the Post Office and see the wonderful assortment of Turks & Caicos Postage Stamps |
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| Spa and Beauty Services | Serenity Spa, Spa Tropique, Point Grace Spa New Waves, Captain Hooks Beauty Salon, Beaches Resort, Tropical Massage Therapy, Teeth Whitening |
Outdoor Activities
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Horse Riding |
Provo Ponies – Horses on Providenciales – 649-946-5252
Horseback riding on Grand Turk – Gail 649-946-2277 |
| Turks and Caicos Islands Golf Courses | Provo Golf and Country Club,Waterloo Golf Club , Grand Turk , Miniature Golf |
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| Field Sports | Turks and Caicos Islands Football Rugby & Cricket , Basketball, Track |
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| Tennis | The Turks & Cacios Tennis Federation, Ocean Club, Provo Golf Club, Grace Bay Club, Treasure Beach Villas, Aquamarine Beach Villas |
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| Petanque Ball | The Miramar Resort | |
| Volleyball | Club Med, The Sands, Turtle Cove | |
| Sand Sculpting | Build a Sand Castle – choose your beach | |
| Bicycling in Turks and Caicos Islands | Rental at Ports of Call and Turtle Cove, Provo, North Caicos, Middle Caicos | |
| Picnicking and Beachcombing | Malcolm Beach, Provo and elsewhere.Picnic provisions on Providenciales can be found at any supermarket. IGA has a deli with fresh roasted chickens and made to order submarine sandwiches, Ice cold drinks as well as cold beer and wine, suntan products, ice chests, ice, beach towels, sunglasses, portable chairs. Leeward Highway, Providenciales | |
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| Get Stranded on a Remote Island | Catch the Wave, Ocean Vibes |
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Go Fly a Kite. The cooling tradewind breezes and the wide spacious beaches in Turks and Caicos Islands make a perfect location for kite flying. Power Kite Flying Lessons on Grace Bay Beach – Kite Provo — Provo Kite Movie |
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| Model Sailboats | Something new to you and fun to do only in Turks and Caicos – Model sailboats – come down to the Middle Caicos Co-op in Blue Hills each Saturday to play with these beautifully handcrafted toys in the shallows. | |
| Smoke a Cuban Cigar | Smoke a Cuban Cigar or Dominican Cigar Purchased at one of many locations on Island such as IGA, Tiki Hut,Grace’s Cottage, Baci Ristorante, BET Sound Stage | |
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Fun World TCI Ltd. | FUN WORLD TCI, where it’s always “a world of fun” for kids and the young at heart. We proudly boast a one and a half acre beautifully landscaped and challenging 18 hole Mini Golf Course, Grand Prix “Go Cart” Race Track and Video Game Arcade. The bar and grill offers a wide selection of food and beverages and Karaoke entertainment complementedby the friendliest service in the Turks & Caicos Islands. |
