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For all those clients who ask me to make recommendations for boat charters for deep sea fishing, bone fishing, day excursions and snorkeling adventures, having now compiled information from hundreds of guests over the past four years,the popular favorite is  Silver Deep with Captain Arthur Dean and his son AJ.

Captain Arthur Dean, aka Shadow, comes from a long line of men of the sea, with a rich history, coupled with a mystical knowledge, of the waters of the Turks & Caicos Islands.  And this family also has a deep historical tradition of building their own sloops. The following pictures are of Captain Dean, his son AJ (with a monster bone fish), and the latest sloop they have built, called “Tradition”.

But as the following pictures will show, Shadow and AJ don’t just have the sea in their blood, they provide guests with lots of yum, fun, incredible ocean experiences and adventure too.

Whether you’re looking for an island exploring adventure, snorkeling, deep sea fishing, or catching yourself a fightin’ bonefish, Arthur and the crew of Silver Deep will ensure the experience of a lifetime.

And when you get hungry, as these pictures attest, you’ll get lots of good eats too, as he cooks the catch on one of our many secluded and incredibly beautiful beaches!!

So, whether short or tall, big or small, it’s never too early – or too late for that matter – to experience a Turks & Caicos Islands water experience of a lifetime on one of Captain Arthur’s multiple boats.

And as per our usual concierge service, when you book one of Tranquility’s fabulous vacation rentals, we will be thrilled to organize your dream boating water adventure, whatever that might be, with Silver Deep!

Turks and Caicos is quickly being recognized as a top  honeymoon destination. With only one-fourth of the island inhabited, Turks and Caicos provides a dream honeymoon ambiance filled with natural beauty. Nature-loving newlyweds can enjoy more than 33 protected bird-watching areas and one of the longest coral reefs in the world ready for couples-SCUBA diving.

Tranquility, in conjunction with Flowers by EA,  offers wonderful beach wedding and honeymoon villas and wedding planning, so head to this Caribbean honeymoon destination before the masses catch on!

So contact us to plan your dream wedding and/or villa honeymoon!

The beautiful islands of the Turks and Caicos are just east of the Bahamas and north of the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Although its neighbors are in Caribbean waters, Turks and Caicos actually calls the Atlantic Ocean home. But, don’t worry, its islands offer the best of the Caribbean, like one of the longest coral reefs in the world, 230 miles of white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. With temperatures ranging between 80 and 95ºF throughout the seasons, Turks and Caicos is a year-round destination, although hurricane season (July to October) can bring severe weather.

Turks and Caicos is comprised of eight major islands: Salt Cay, Grand Turk, South Caicos, East Caicos, Middle Caicos, North Caicos, West Caicos and Providenciales (nicknamed “Provo”). The islands are relatively flat but, depending on the island, the terrain varies from sand dunes to lush green vegetation.

The people on the islands are known for their friendliness, although East Caicos and West Caicos are uninhabited. Whichever island you choose, you’ll be far from the madding crowd, amid tranquility instead of glitz.

From TripAdvisor.com

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Tiki Hut village at Northwest Point is another sight to see. Years ago, these Tiki Huts were built for a French gameshow but have since been removed. This is one of the most beautiful beach on the island.

From TripAdvisor.com

There are the original Three main fishing villages here. These are The Bight, Blue Hills and Five Cays.

Five Cays is still where the fisheries are located.

Blue Hills is a local area with many small local eateries and bars.

The Bight stretches from the Grace Bay Road down to Turtle Cove Marina. There is one of the best places to snorkel from shore here called The Bight Reef. This is located in front of a resort here called Coral Gardens.

There is the most well known tourist area here of Grace Bay. This is where the majority of the resorts are located.

Leeward is at the Eastern end of the island of Providenciales. This is where the leeward Marina is located which is where many of the fishing and excursion companies are located. This is also a very nice residential community, rapidly expanding.

Turtle Cove Marina, is a very popular part of the Island, comprising an extended Marina., Restaurants, some shops and bars. There is a small hotel, a new Condo development for long term and short term rentals, beautiful large homes and some smaller quaint Island homes that are also rented out short term. There is a wonderful place to snorkel from the shore here called Smith’s Reef.

Long Bay. This is on the South Shore and is a residential area. There is a very picturesque Beach here. long Bay Beach. It is rockier with many conch shells along the stretch of it. This is a very popular place for horse-riding and walking.

Turtle Tail. This is on The Southern Shore and is the residential area that can be seen behind The IGA Supermarket here. There is a large inland area of water here called Flamingo Lake which is very popular for bone-fishing and Flamingo watching at certain times of the Year. There is a small Marina here where two of the Dive operators go from.

Sapodilla Bay, Taylor Bay and Chalk Sound. These are higher end residential neighborhoods.  Chalk sound is the inland body of water that is the brightest shade of blue you have ever seen. Sapodilla Bay is a beautiful quiet bay. Great for children to wade into. Taylor Bay around the corner is a very beautiful and quiet bay, with some gorgeous homes set along it.

Discovery Bay and Cooper Jack. Residential area comprising extended canal systems for people to have their boats out front of their homes.

Downtown.  There are some offices, Banks,. a few shops and Government offices here. They are building a new sports centre downtown now, and there is a new Ball park and Stadium.

Kew Town. This is predominately a local/Haitian/Dominican area behind the Downtown and airport area.

From TripAdvisor.com

The islands are known for a style of music called ripsaw, a genre in which a handsaw is the primary instrument, often accompanied by guitar, accordion, drums and other percussion. Though the style has its roots going all the way back to the days of the slave trade, ripsaw music can still be heard all around Providenciales—and its influence can still be heard in some of the island’s most popular musical acts. One of the best loved modern musical pioneers is Lovey Forbes, who created a totally new genre, “combina,” that marries traditional ripsaw and contemporary foreign styles.Forbes and other local acts (also popular around the island are reggae, calypso and soca) can be heard in the annual Turks & Caicos Music and Cultural Festival alongside international headliners—the 2006 Festival, July 31 through August 7, features Ludacris and Fantasia, among others. 

Two other performance venues are the Williams Auditorium, located on South Dock Rd. and home to events like The Cactus Slam Festival, and Brayton Hall off Leeward Highway, which often hosts events and shows sponsored by the Turks & Caicos Friends of the Arts Foundation.