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Far from the beaten track, yet only 75
minutes from Miami, lies the stunning
Turks & Caicos, an island
chain endowed with remarkable natural beauty and a gentle, laid-back
soul. Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort & Spa embodies the very best of
this exotic idyll offering you a prime spot on 12 miles of pristine,
sugar-white sand beach and an endless vista of glorious turquoise
water. To visit the Turks & Caicos is to enter a place time has
forgotten.
The islands are part of the Bahamian
archipelago, and once in their history, they were governed by The
Bahamas. Lying to the east of the southernmost islands of The
Bahamas,
Turks & Caicos are self-governing today, although under
the protection of Great Britain.
Directly north of Haiti and the Dominican Republic, the islands lie
at the crossroads of the Caribbean and the Americas. Technically,
this obscure outpost is not in Caribbean waters, but on the fringe
of the Atlantic.
Grand Turk and Salt Cay (which constitute the Turks Islands) and
Cockburn Harbour (South Caicos) are ports of entry, while the major
island to visit is Provo.
The
Turks & Caicos Islands are a coral-reef paradise, largely shut
off from the world, free of pollution and crowds. Even with the
advent of real tourist development and the bustle of construction,
particularly in Provo, the beauty and tranquility of this little
island chain remain intact. They're still off the beaten track, and
they're not right for travelers who want lots of glitzy facilities
or nightlife. You won't find the highly refined tourist
infrastructure that exists in the Bahamas, but that's the appeal for
some travelers.
What's beginning to put
Turks & Caicos on the map is an incredible
array of beaches -- 362km (224 miles) worth, to be precise. Some
stretches of soft white sand run for miles; others are small, hidden
in secluded coves. The islands are also home to some of the world's
most magnificent underwater life. For years, divers and snorkelers
have enjoyed the countless varieties of brilliant coral and colorful
fish that thrive within
Turks & Caicos's nearly 805km (499-mile)
pristine reef system.
The average temperature ranges between 85 and 90 degrees (29-32
degrees Celsius) from June to October, sometimes reaching the mid
90's (35 degrees Celsius), especially in the late summer months.
From November to May the average temperature is 80 to 84 degrees
(27-29 degrees Celsius). Water temperature in the summer is 82 to 84
degrees (28-29 degrees Celsius) and in winter about 74 to 78 degrees
(23-26 degrees Celsius). A constant trade wind keeps the climate at
a very comfortable level.
There is an annual rainfall of 21 inches on Grand Turk and South
Caicos, but as you go further west the average rainfall could
increase to 40 inches. In an average year the Turks and Caicos has
350 days of sunshine. Hurricane season can vary but usually runs
from August to November.
(Travel
entry requirements)
Please contact your Sandals vacation
specialist at 1-888-898-3628 for assist with planning your
Turks & Caicos getaway. |
