The waters here are superlative for all kinds of outdoor adventures, from diving and snorkeling to sailing, kayaking, and fishing. But watersports aren't the only game in town. You'll find tennis facilities at nearly all the resorts in Provo.Snorkeling the islands: The snorkeling…
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Cheshire Hall
Many of the Belongers who live on these islands are descendants of slaves brought here by British Loyalists in the 18th century to build and work vast cotton plantations. Cheshire Hall was built by a Loyalist named Wade Stubbs from Cheshire County, England. He and his brother William… - Museum
Turks & Caicos National Museum
The treasures inside the island's national museum belie its modest façade, a charming but somewhat creaky-looking 150-year-old timber house built by Bermudian wreckers 150 years ago. You can easily spend a couple of hours poking about the two-story structure, packed with wonders like…$Cockburn Town
Turks and Caicos Nightlife
The Turks & Caicos is no glitzy party scene like St. Maarten; the vibe is more of a 24-hour superchill that rolls on and on, through the sun-dappled days into the starry nights. Here are some places to celebrate:
Blue Hills beach bars: From Da Conch Shack (www.daconchshack.com) to Bugaloo's (http://bugaloostci.com) to the newest hot spot, Omar's Beach Hut, in Five Cays (www.facebook.com/omarsbeachhut), the Blue Hills beach-shack scene is all about island drinks and eats with your toes in the sand, accompanied by island music and briny sea breezes.
The Island Fish Fry: The outdoor Thursday-night fish fry has a party vibe that gets going with live junkanoo, rake 'n' scrape, and ripsaw music, not to mention cold beer and rum punches (Bight Park, Grace Bay, Providenciales; Thurs 5:30–9:30pm).
A little gambling: Casablanca Casino (Grace Bay Rd., Providenciales; http://thecasablancacasino.com) is (currently) the island's lone casino, but it's a late-night hang, open to 4am with a menu of roulette, blackjack, craps, and baccarat.
Sunset perches: Any place along Grace Bay is good for a sunset toast, but the Grace Bay Club's Infiniti Bar/The Lounge are two of the best sunset bars on the beach. The Lounge has big pillowed loungers and fire pits while the Infiniti Bar is a long black stone bar studded with blue lights (https://gracebayresorts.com).
Blue Hills beach bars: From Da Conch Shack (www.daconchshack.com) to Bugaloo's (http://bugaloostci.com) to the newest hot spot, Omar's Beach Hut, in Five Cays (www.facebook.com/omarsbeachhut), the Blue Hills beach-shack scene is all about island drinks and eats with your toes in the sand, accompanied by island music and briny sea breezes.
The Island Fish Fry: The outdoor Thursday-night fish fry has a party vibe that gets going with live junkanoo, rake 'n' scrape, and ripsaw music, not to mention cold beer and rum punches (Bight Park, Grace Bay, Providenciales; Thurs 5:30–9:30pm).
A little gambling: Casablanca Casino (Grace Bay Rd., Providenciales; http://thecasablancacasino.com) is (currently) the island's lone casino, but it's a late-night hang, open to 4am with a menu of roulette, blackjack, craps, and baccarat.
Sunset perches: Any place along Grace Bay is good for a sunset toast, but the Grace Bay Club's Infiniti Bar/The Lounge are two of the best sunset bars on the beach. The Lounge has big pillowed loungers and fire pits while the Infiniti Bar is a long black stone bar studded with blue lights (https://gracebayresorts.com).
Casablanca Casino
Provo's lone casino may not hold that distinction for long (two resorts in the pipeline, the Ritz-Carlton on Grace Bay and a luxury hotel in Turtle Cove, plan in-house casinos). But the Casablanca is currently one of the few spots for real late-night action on the island,…$$Grace Bay- Bars & Pubs
Danny Buoy's
Step into the cool interior of this Irish pub in the sub-tropics, now in its 20th year, to a room full of toys: from a bank of TVs blasting big-time sporting events to pool tables and darts. The central Grace Bay location is a plus, as is a popular karaoke twice weekly and a Saturday…$$Grace Bay - Bars & Pubs
Infiniti Bar/The Lounge
Providenciales has some terrific waterfront lounges that make sunset cocktails de rigueur. Two of the best are side by side on the beach at the Grace Bay Club: the Lounge, with big pillowed loungers, fire pits, and lanterns glowing overhead; and the Infiniti Bar, a sleek, 90-foot…$$$Grace Bay
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The Best Affordable Hotels in Turks and Caicos
Let's face it: Bargain hotel rooms in Provo are few and far between (you can still find affordable lodging on the other islands, however; see below). Keep in mind that one way to save on hotel rates is by taking advantage of the special packages advertised on most hotel websites,…
The Best Family Hotels & Resorts in Turks and Caicos
The TCI is as much a first-rate family destination as it is a top honeymoon retreat. Plenty of properties offer ways to entertain and pamper the kids. Here are my top choices for great family fun.The Alexandra, Grace Bay, Provo (www.alexandraresort.com/gallery/): This all-inclusive…
