“I absolutely loved this property. The home is beautiful and located right on …gorgeous Grace Bay. I very much liked the privacy of it. The accommodations were excellent and far exceeded our expectations. We loved having the beach to ourselves and this property accommodated my family of six perfectly…furnished beautifully…This is the only rental property that I have ever stayed at whose kitchen was fully stocked with every item/appliance needed.

This is more like a second home than like a vacation rental…and the owners and property management company give great attention to details. It had every amenity that we could have ever wanted. The patio has two wonderfully covered and furnished terraces, a large pool, a volleyball net, hammocks…The beach is literally steps away [and] loved having an outdoor shower too! … many restaurants and resorts nearby and the food is fabulous. I plan to return to this property every year! I highly recommend this vacation rental to anyone!”   by Annette Shellow, July 18-25 2010

Potcake Pups No Longer Beach Bums

BY KATIE LEAVITT | THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2010 6:10 AM ET

Thanks to an entire network of volunteers, one organization rescues dogs from the streets of the Caribbean and places them with families in other countries.

Anyone who has traveled to the Caribbean can attest to the numerous stray dogs wandering the streets and beaches. They are often injured or sick, and always begging for food. Locals call them potcake pups because islanders have taken to feeding them the bits of food that remain caked on the bottom of their cooking pots.

Finally, Jane Parker-Rauw of Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, couldn’t stand seeing so many dogs battle life in the way these dogs do; starving, sick, exposed to the elements and shot or poisoned by police who think they are a nuisance to the tourist-heavy islands.

That’s when Potcake Place was born, and in 2005, it became an official nonprofit organization.

Initially, Parker-Rauw began taking in the pups herself. She quickly ran out of space and resources, but she eventually she gathered volunteers around the island to take in some of the dogs she rescued. Still, there are just to many potcake pups and not enough people to care for them.

“We are probably slightly crazy people that can’t say no,” Parker-Rauw told the Today Show. “When you’ve met one of these pups, you’ll understand. I’ve had about 3,000 to 4,000 through my door now, and I remember pretty much every single one. They are just the most loyal, loving, intelligent dogs. They know they’ve been saved.”

Parker-Rauw knew there was simply no more space left on the islands for the dogs. So, her next move was to transfer them to loving homes in other countries. Obviously, though, she could not fly each pup to their new family, so she turned to the Internet.

Now, through the Potcake Place website and Facebookpage, Parker-Rauw connects with adoptive parents. She also connects with vacationers who don’t mind being couriers, taking the dog with them on their flight home for the new owner to pick up.

The new parents will need to pay the pup’s airline fee, but there is no other cost to adopting a pet. In fact, Potcake Place has no budget at all, and Parker-Rauw and her volunteers take on the expenses themselves. While only the airline fee is necessary, Potcake Place does accept, and is in need of, donations.

“Collars, pee-pee pads, squeaky toys, leashes, towels, treats … anything related to bringing up puppies, we need,” Parker-Rauw said. “That’s how we survive. We can’t just get in the car and drive to Target to pick up supplies. We don’t have supplies like that here. It’s a small island with no chain stores, no department stores, nothing.”

She also has connected Potcake Place with animal welfare and humane societies in the Caribbean and beyond, which help to relocate and place these dogs.

“It’s very, very special,” said Sherry Silk, executive director of the Humane Society of Tampa Bay in Tampa, Fla. ”They don’t even have a budget. They spend all of their own money to do this … and they do a great job.”

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To encourage use of their site, and as thanks to Tranquility’s faithful followers, should you book any villa we have listed on

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Such was the case with the Gurican family, who recently stayed at Windrose Beach House.  Not only were they wonderful, but proved to be big hearted as well.

While visiting beaches in the Chalk Sound area, the family found a wee lost pup.  They not only rescued him,  but adopted him as well.  His name is Caicos and he is now a proud North American!

On behalf of lucky Caicos,  the Tranquility team and the TCSPCA offer heartfelt thanks to each of you!

Come back ‘home’ to us soon, and bring Caicos to visit!!

From 6:30pm to 9:30pm $39.00 per person.

Nick and Vanessa, along with Mom Lee and Dad Jay, all regular New Jersey visitors to Providenciales in the Turks & Caicos, decided that it would be great fun to SNUBA with Jody.

A fabulous time was had by all…well, I can’t speak for the shark, but the kids LOVED it!!

Come to Bay Bistro’s Lobster Fest!!!

2 Courses for $45

First Course
Warm spinach and bacon salad
Or
Asian salad with watercress and Mandarin oranges
Or
Greek salad
Or
Conch salad

Second Course
Blackened lobster with mango chutney
Or
Tempura of lobster with coconut rice
Or
Grilled lobster with drawn garlic butter
Or
Lobster pasta with olive oil, tomato and garlic

11% government tax
(15% service on groups of 6 or more)

Please phone for reservations: 946-5396

Lemon Cafe - The Village at Grace Bay - info@lemoncafe.tc - 9414059 - Mediterranean/Moroccan cuisine.

If you’re on island the first Saturday of any month, don’t miss their fab Arabian Nights party, with live belly-dancing, music and flame throwing!!

Coyaba - off Grace Bay Road - 946-5186 - Contemporary Caribbean Cuisine.

Caicos Cafe - Caicos Plaze, Grace Bay Road - 946-5278 - French/Caribbean Cuisine

CoCo Bistro - off Grace Bay Road - 946-5369 - a unique dining experience

Grace’s Cottage - Point Grace Resort - 946-5096 - Gourmet Caribbean Cuisine

Yoshi’s Japanese Restaurant - Salt Mills Plaza, Grace Bay - 941-3374 - Sushi+

Vix - Regent Street, The Regent Village, Grace Bay - Contemporary Caribbean

Da Conch Shack - Blue Hills - Conch in every shape and form and fresh local Specialities.

Don’t miss their Thursday night live music parties

Bagatelle Bistro - Wymara Resort, Lower Bight Road - 946-5746 - Mediterranean Neighborhood Bistro

Bay Bistro - On the beach, across the road from The Somerset Resort - 946-5396 - Contemporary Caribbean with a focus on seafood.

Sunday Brunch’s are a must do; Feast of the Full Moon Beach Party every full moon

O’Soliel - The Somerset, Grace Bay - 956-5900 - Globally influenced menu with attention to exotic Caribbean tastes

Weekly Friday night Happy Hours with live music by NaDa and Tuesdays on the beach to savor “Mad About Lobsters” (during lobster season only)

Smokey’s On The Beach - Blue Hills Road - great local food enjoyed right on the beach

Thai Orchid - The Regent Village - 946-4491 - Thai food from regular spices to smokin’ hot!!

Tiki Hut - Turtle C0ve  -941-5341 -  well known for their Colorado Angus steaks but especially for the Chicken or Ribs Night on Wednesday’s, King Crab night on Thursday’s, and Steak Night on Friday nights

Somewhere Cafe  & Lounge - directly on beach at Coral Gardens, Grace Bay - Tex Mex

Cuervo On The Rocks Margarita Monday’s  - $5 all day; Thursday nights enjoy live music by Nada  at 7 pm

And for you nibblers:

Vino Tiempo - Regent Street at The Regent Village, Grace Bay -  features 20 wines that change weekly, combined with tapas, snacks and desserts

Ladies night , Wednesday’s, 30% off champagne

Happy Dining!