Best Family Beach Vacations in Turks and Caicos

The spectacular Turks and Caicos Islands are locatedAmerican Airlines, Air Canada, British Airways, Delta
575 miles (or 75 minutes) from the southeast ofAirlines, and US Airways offer direct flights to the
Miami. These Islands stretch over 193 square miles ofisland from Miami, Charlotte, Philadelphia, Atlanta,
the Atlantic Ocean, and have the third largest coralLondon, Boston, Toronto, and New York. Those
reef and some of the best beaches in the world.within the region can fly to the destination with
These attributes make the Turks and Caicos IslandsBahamas Air, Sky King, Air Jamaica Express, and Air
a premier family beach vacation spot and a soughtTurks & Caicos.
after snorkeling and diving destination. The Turks andWhat To Do
Caicos are an ideal place for not only spendingYou can indulge in a variety of activities in the Turks
holidays with the family but also romance andand Caicos on your family beach vacation, starting
ecotourism. In fact, spending time in the Turks andfrom playing tennis and golf, deep-sea fishing,
Caicos is so delightful that, nearly 60% visitors paybird-watching, island style bone fishing, horseback
repeat visits and come back for more family beachrising, cycling, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, whale
vacations.watching, parasailing, and touring the biggest cave
About the Turks and Caicosnetwork. Snorkeling and scuba diving are particularly
The turquoise waters of the pristine white sandythe most popular activities in the Islands.
beaches, spread across 230 miles, are among theWhere to Go
most valuable possessions of the Turks and CaicosThe Providenciales Island is the most popular tourist
Islands. The islands in Turks and Caicos are relativelydestination in Turks and Caicos with its international
flat, but vary from one another in terms of sandstandard accommodation facilities, offering unique
dunes and density of vegetation. Only eight of thesurroundings and word-class cuisines and spas. Among
islands are populated, namely - Salt Cay, Souththe cuisines, you can try native cooking made of
Caicos, Grand Turk, North Caicos, Providenciales,fresh fish, and rice and peas, served with international
Middle Caicos, Parrot Cay, and Pine Cay. Thecuisines for tropical twists. You will also find more
inhabitants of these islands are known as 'Belongers'casual, intimate, and rustic accommodations on other
who are known for their warm hospitality andislands and smaller cays.
friendliness, attributes which ensure that the touristsDo not miss visiting Grand Turk, the capital city, for
feel de-stressed and relaxed in the true sense. Theits rich historical heritage. The city also has the Turks
uninhabited islands such as West Caicos and Eastand Caicos National Museum, exhibiting the Molasses
Caicos are extremely fascinating and popular. TourismReef Wreck, one of the most crucial underwater
is the biggest industry in the Turks and Caicosarchaeological discoveries along with artifacts related
Islands, which is easy to understand once you visit.to Columbus' first landfall. Your family will love a
Getting Therebeach vacation in the Turks and Caicos.
Getting to the Turks and Caicos Islands is very easy.