Sharkbite sits 30 feet over the water in Turtle Cove Marina and features spectacular sunsets and views and every Friday night, there’s a hopping Happy Hour!
2 for 1 beer and mixed drinks from 5-7 and stick around for the rockin’ tunes of the Press Gang. It’s a guaranteed great time with fabulous music!
And don’t forget Fish and Chips Night every Wednesday!
If you enjoy waterskiing, wakeboarding, or wake surfing and wondered if there is any way to do this in the Provinciales area, there sure is! Although Grace Bay doesn’t allow any of the above, one outlet (Nautique Sports) has a great selection of top of the line Mastercraft boats and excellent instructors to facilitate your urge to ski, board or surf!
There are always spots on the island where there is excellent conditions for skiing etc, so don’t worry if you see waves off your hotel as the island is pretty small and your guides can easily find a place with the water conditions perfect for towable water sports in the Turks and Caicos.
From TripAdvisor.com
So while on Provo…take advantage of the opportunity to get out on the water and have some fun.
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
The English speaking population of 19,500 are dispersed over the eight main islands, the native people are descendants from African slaves who were originally brought over to grow cotton on the island of Providenciales. The natives are very kind and friendly people and are also very religious. The “expat” community of British, American, French, Canadian and Scandinavian gives the islands some European influence. The people of the islands have a very relaxed attitude that helps to create a perfect environment for you to unwind.
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.
A Taste of 10 Unique Things to Do in the Turks and Caicos…
A sultry vacation spot with a rich mixture of activities, the Turks and Caicos in the Caribbean make the perfect escape from the everyday. This article presents the islands’ Top 10 original things to do from long time island dwellers and frequent visitors.
Adventures for the ocean-lover are plenty, from fishing trips on a privately chartered boat to a memorable scuba-diving excursion around the flourishing reef system. Guests can create their own personal paradise in a private Turks and Caicos villa, complete with travel concierge service. Snorkel off the villa dock for a window on the undersea world, experience luxury at the fingertips, and dine on decadent local cuisine.
A list of ten laid-back and original vacation ideas perfect for the curious vacationer are suggested in the article “10 Unique Things To Do in the Turks and Caicos.”
One unique suggestion is all about Luxury at Your Fingertips. “Have a personal chef grill up your catch from your fishing excursion (shark!) with a catered party set on the beach in your private villa’s outdoor living room. Try a Grace Bay Turks and Caicos villa outfitted with a comfortable outdoor living room with a grill overlooking picturesque views of the sweeping landscape.”
Read the complete article at “10 Unique Things To Do in the Turks and Caicos.“ and get lost in a journey of discovery!
I often receive requests for information regarding wedding requirements, particularly since Villa Del Sol came on line. Here they are!
Planning your wedding in paradise? The following are the legal requirements for obtaining a marriage license in the Turks & Caicos Islands:
Marriage Licenses are issued at the Office of the Registrar in Providenciales. The office is open to the public from Monday through Friday, 9.30 am to 4.30pm.
Please be reminded that Passports or any documentation written in a foreign language must be translated and notarized in advance of arrival.
