Provo Spotlight

The Turks & Caicos Islands are the ideal destination for a relaxing, luxurious, tropical vacation. If on the island, make sure to check out these upcoming events! Fireworks Over Grace Bay – New Year’s Eve Providenciales’ most impressive event of the year takes place on New Year’s Eve. Sit back luxury on your villa’s poolRead more

In recent years, Turks & Caicos have experienced a rise from relative obscurity and into the public light. Inevitably, with popularity comes the outburst of businesses looking to fill the market’s demands. Besides creating revenue for the local community (among many other benefits), new businesses improve our experience as travelers. In this blog post we’llRead more

Turks and Caicos International Film Festival: Nov 15-17, 2019 The inaugural Turks and Caicos International Film Festival (TCIFF) aims to celebrate film-makers who are making a difference to the environment and promoting an understating of ocean conservation issues. In addition to showcasing the best dramas and documentaries that address these themes, the Turks and CaicosRead more

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos offers a wide variety of gifts and souvenirs. Gift shops can be found at the Salt Mills shopping plaza at Grace Bay near the large hotels and resorts. Tourists can find typical souvenirs or shop local clothing designers as well! Selections of clothing,  jewelry, alcohol, and art are available so youRead more

The Turks & Caicos Islands host a few major events every year that might be worth your attention. You might say this is the cherry on top of the tropical paradise sundae. In this blog post, we’ll go over the top 4 upcoming events for the second half of 2019. 1- Caribbean Food & WineRead more

Turks & Caicos’ incredible tropical landscape is home to some of the world’s most stunning beaches. Getting to experience this paradise can be an incredibly rewarding experience, one that should be protected. In this blog post, we’ll go over some tips and tricks for a green yet, fun tropical vacation. Read our Villa Spotlight BlogRead more

The country of Turks and Caicos is made up of over 80 islands and cays and located in the warm Caribbean waters East of Cuba. The island with the main international airport (PLS) and the majority of attractions is Providenciales, often called Provo for short. Provo is home to world-famous Grace Bay Beach, an 11Read more

Ahhh, the Turks and Caicos Islands. A place of serene sunlit seas, white-sand beaches, and palm trees swaying in the ocean breeze. Home to Grace Bay Beach, one of the world’s top-rated beaches. This luxury travel destination is known world-wide for high-end accommodations and decorated chefs highlighting the delicious local tropical flavors. Adventure spot forRead more

Planning a vacation for a large group of friends or family can be a challenging endeavor, but well worth the fun vacation experience. As a villa specialist, I have chatted with many groups looking to plan the perfect vacation and many individuals who have felt exasperated trying to find a vacation rental to please everyone.Read more

Are you looking to enjoy a healthy vacation? If the answer is yes, you are in good company! Many vacationers are prioritizing time off for wellness and planning their vacations in places where healthy foods, fitness options, and stress-reducing nature activities are abundant. All of these healthy activities and more are available on the smallRead more

Visiting a place like Turks & Caicos demands good photos. Trust us, you’ll want them! Being immersed in a tropical paradise with your loved ones will be a memory you’ll want to re-visit. In this blog post we’ll go over some photography tips and tricks. Things You Must Do in TCI. Make sure to readRead more

Looking for the best things to do in Turks and Caicos? We have put together some of our favorite things to try while visiting Turks and Caicos. Take in the view TCI will be one of the most beautiful places you have ever seen. Make sure you pause to take in the view. Really stopRead more

Read our Grace Bay Beach spotlight blog through this link! Providenciales has no shortage of incredible beaches. The predominant blue hue is a common denominator on all four shores. Having said that, between each of Provo’s beaches, there are nuances in terms of the experience you’ll get. In this blog post, we’ll go over someRead more

Traveling is one of the only things you can buy that immediately makes you richer, and arguably happier! And as if instinct motivated us to, we go out of our way to make this happen. Most of our guests are families or couples looking to experience the relaxing, tropical paradise of Turks & Caicos. InRead more

There’s no denying the fun in planning a family vacation, but sometimes the logistical side of things can be a daunting task. This is accentuated when traveling with large groups, as we need to factor in everyone’s needs. In this blog post we’ll go over some of the most important reasons to pick a villaRead more

We all know the benefits of taking vacation time, but it can be hard to prioritize time off when workplace demands have taken center stage. Research reported by the Wall Street Journal confirms that “long periods of work without vacation can lead to reduced productivity, diminished creativity, and strained relationships.” This is true not onlyRead more

The majority of visitors come to Turks and Caicos to relax and escape from the hustle and bustle of their everyday lives. With that being said, for a lot of people, relaxing doesn’t come easy without a warm cup of joe in hand – aka a steaming hot coffee.  If you’re looking for some spotsRead more

By now you’ve probably heard about Grace Bay Beach time and time and again -and there are very good reasons for that. It’s consistently ranked amongst the world’s best beaches, voted most romantic destination (among many other awards), and its turquoise blue waters & powder white sands are intrinsically jaw dropping.  Read about the topRead more

Summer has arrived, and with that, Summer vacations are in full swing! When you’re thinking about booking your next trip or planning your next holiday, the last thing on your mind is how many Instagram selfies you’re going to snap, how many work emails you’re going to get to answer, or how much YouTube browsingRead more

Surely we’ve all heard the philosophy that success will be proportional to the hard work you put in. And in some cases, we couldn’t argue with it. But, is it really the right formula? Should you sacrifice a balanced life for profesional success? It’s a complicated answer for a subjective question, but in short it’sRead more

Locally owned and located in Turks and Caicos, Grace Bay Car Company is the largest rental car company in the country. We sat down with owner, Todd Foss, for an interview to get to know more about him, his business, and what it’s like growing up in Saskatoon Saskatchewan and moving full time to theRead more

When it comes to the ideal tropical vacation Turks & Caicos is second to none. These beautiful islands offer the perfect recipe: fun things to do, stunning beaches/landscapes and the luxury amenities for a top shelf tropical experience. In this blog post we’ll go over the Top 10 Things to do in TCI -so keepRead more

Caicos Tea Company started with one woman’s passion for teas and her belief in their medicinal benefits. For generations, the ancestors of the Turks and Caicos Islands have used teas as an opportunity to bring family and friends together and as a cure for numerous ailments. We had a chance to sit down with CEO,Read more

An institution on Provo for many years, da Conch Shack is a brightly colored beach shack justifiably famous for its conch and seafood.  As part of our Faces of Turks and Caicos series, we sat down for an interview with John Macdonald, owner of da Conch Shack, for a chance to get to know himRead more

Set on the waters of Turtle Cove Marina, the Shark Bite Bar & Grill is run by owner Shannon Myers. We had the pleasure of sitting down with Shannon for an in-person interview to get to know a little bit more about her and her business. Here’s what she had to say: #1. Tell usRead more

Turks & Caicos, as we all know by now, offers a paradisiacal array of all things tropical. From its world-class (nearly private) beaches, jaw-dropping luxury villas, to hues of blue that’ll make you question reality, it’s easy to see why people want to visit. Having said that, only reptiles can survive on 350 days ofRead more

Planning your next group or family vacation? Look no further than Turks and Caicos! Villa Aguaribay is the villa you’ve been waiting for. Take it from us, as part of the TC villas team just stayed in this villa for a week, and we were blown away by the beauty of this architectural dream! Aguaribay,Read more

On May 1st, 2019, the Turks and Caicos Islands will institute a nationwide ban on single use plastic bags. This means that patrons of the grocery store will need to either bring reusable grocery bags with them to shop or purchase in store. This is wonderful news for conservationists and nature lovers since plastic wasteRead more

We are often asked why the forecast for Providenciales (Provo), Turks and Caicos always indicates rain in the forecast.  While puzzling, it’s true; if you Google the weather on the island, it almost always forecasts rain.  The truth is, Provo is a rather arid island and there’s not a “rainy season.” However, on occasion, rainsRead more

Vacations are a great time to plan a photo shoot, and you’d be hard pressed to find a better setting to take great family or couple photos than the stunning island of Providenciales, Turks and Caicos. Whether you would like a family photo on the beach, action shots of the kids playing in the sandRead more

The Turks and Caicos Kite Flying Competition is an annual event held on Easter Monday on the beach at the Children’s Park in the Lower Bight Beach Park on Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. Scheduled for Monday, April 22nd, 2019 -this event is a fun time for children and adults to enjoy the Caribbean breeze!Read more

The Turks and Caicos Islands are world famous for the white sand beaches and crystal clear waters, but are the photos really showcasing the correct colors of the water? Are photos depicting gorgeous turquoise hues of endless sea views accurately portraying what you’ll see on island? In a word, no. The photos you see onlineRead more

Our top 10 FREE things to do in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos is a must read for your visit to paradise. This island is full of fun activities that are perfect for enjoying the beautiful year-round Caribbean climate. Grab your sunglasses, bathing suit, and camera, and jump into the clear turquoise waters for an unforgettableRead more

We are very excited to announce two stunning properties added to our villa repertoire. We have already welcomed many happy guests to these beautiful villas, and once you see the pictures, you’ll understand why they were so pleased! Positioned on two acres of prime real estate on Long Bay Beach, Beach Villa Shambhala’s open livingRead more

Grace Bay Beach is an award-winning world famous beach gaining press across travel sites and social media feeds. So what is it about Grace Bay that’s so special?  To start, let’s go over a bit of geography on the island of Providenciales, Turks & Caicos. Grace Bay is the longest beach on the island, spanningRead more

My name is Dani and I have been a villa specialist With TC Villas for over 5 years now! One of the biggest perks of working with a luxury villa rental company is the obligation to view and test our beautiful villas. (It’s a hard job, but someone has to do it!) I recently wentRead more

Travel back in time and put things into perspective with this fun-to-read throw back blog on Providenciales ↝ before the fame. Providenciales, Turks & Caicos sure has changed over the years! From a rural rugged retreat in the 1970s to the current modern  island with luxury amenities, the transition of this beautiful 23 mile islandRead more

Those of us lucky enough to travel regularly can attest to its many benefits on the mind, body and soul. The conclusion is simple  -Life is short, so take more holidays! Today, we’re here to talk about a magical, relatively unknown tropical paradise ↝ Turks & Caicos (and why you should care).  Here are theRead more

The following is from a TC Villas interview conducted with Wake to Wake Watersports, in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos. When did Wake to Wake get started in TCI? -Wake to Wake officially started operating in November, 2017. It has been the product of a lot of planning and preparation for many years. -Mark and NatRead more

Have you ever wanted to drop everything, move to a Caribbean Island, and teach yoga? Our villa Specialist Dani Crane also moonlights as a yoga instructor and connected with Retreat Yoga and Wellness Studio’s two founders, sisters Laura and Lindsay. In this blog, we ask these stellar sisters what it’s like to run a successfulRead more

Located on the highly sought after Sapodilla Bay on the Southwestern shore of Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, Miami Vice 2 is a modern 2 bedroom villa with stunning views. Here are our top 5 reasons to choose Miami Vice 2 for your family or friend vacation:   1. Views Straight Out of a MagazineRead more

What makes a TC villas experience different? Why do guests often prefer staying with us rather than a resort or hotel? Well..instead of having us TELL you, we’ve compiled a few reviews from guests that have stayed at our beachfront villas. Their insight will provide you more than our words ever could. Taken from realRead more

  Getting Back on our feet!! The strength and unity that our community on Providenciales has shown is unlike anything I have ever experienced. We have made unbelievable progress in the week since the passage of the storm, a storm which has caused unprecedented damage to our Caribbean neighbors as well as the US mainland.Read more

Vacations are not only fun; they’re good for your health. Researchers have found that people who go on vacations have lower amounts of stress hormones, have lower blood pressure and are less likely to be overweight than people who don’t take vacations. The Framingham Heart Study , which began in 1948, found that men who didRead more

Sure, Provo is known for its gorgeous beaches, clear blue water, and colorful sea life, but if you dig a little deeper, you’ll find that Provo is is not just one of the most beautiful places in the world; she has a heart too.  Over the years, the good people of Provo have formed variousRead more

Sure, Providenciales offers powder white sands, turquoise waters, balmy breezes, friendly people, fabulous restaurants -sounds idyllic, doesn’t it?  Provo has won countless awards for best travel destination over the years. Believe it or not, though, this island is not for everyone. Find out about the Top 10 Things to do in Providenciales! Yes, it’s true,Read more

  Designed by the 2013 winner of Caribbean World Magazine’s “Best Architecture and Design Company of the Year”, RA Shaw Designs, Cascade is a grand masterpiece of a villa beachfront on the gorgeous Babalua Beach in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands.     Maybe it is the waterfall pool around the doorway, the multiple levelsRead more

Tripadvisor’s Traveler’s Choice Awards recently named Grace Bay Beach in Providenciales (Provo), Turks and Caicos, the best beach in the world. With all the spotlight on the North shore, visitors may overlook other spectacular beaches in Provo, especially the equally as stunning yet less trafficked beach on the  South-East shore: Long Bay Beach. Read ourRead more

From large fortune 500 companies to new kick-starter businesses, corporate retreats are making a comeback now that the world’s economy is on the rise. Retreats have helped many successful companies increase employee moral, promote teamwork, project productivity, and business solutions.  These excursions can help to address current challenges to an industry but also predict future obstacles toRead more

Sapodilla Bay Beach is a great spot for basking under the sun, listening to the gentle lapping of the waves, and enjoying tranquil moments in a warm cove far from the hotels and resorts. Everyone knows about the world-famous Grace Bay Beach. What some people may miss is that the island is surrounded by beautifulRead more

Traveling to Provo? Don’t pack hard, pack smart. If possible, try not to bring cumbersome checked luggage. You will get through the airport faster without it and frankly, this is a casual island -nobody will care (or notice) if you wear the same thing twice. Plus, there are washers/dryers in every one of our villas & cottagesRead more

The crystal-clear blue water and white powdery sands of the island of Providenciales (Provo) in Turks and Caicos provides a setting for a variety of adventures; we have listed our top ten favorite Provo activities below: 1) Snorkeling:  The island of Providenciales boasts a beautiful coral reef system on its northern coast called Smith’s Reef.Read more

Turtle Cove Marina is located on the northern shore of the island of Providenciales in the Caribbean country of Turks and Caicos. The world-famous Grace Bay Beach runs for roughly 12 miles along the north shore of the Island, beginning at Turtle Cove and extending north-east to Leeward. Turtle Cove houses Grace Bay Beach and itRead more

On just two evenings each month, following a full moon, something truly spectacular happens on the banks of Provo –and if you’re lucky enough to be there during this special time, you can get a front-row seat to watch it happen. A glow worm cruise allows you to experience one of Turks & Caicos’ mostRead more

Located on the southwest coast of Providenciales, Chalk Sound is a stunning, landlocked lagoon dotted with countless tiny islands or cays.  The sound, which is roughly three miles (5km) long, and a protected national park, is a must-see for visitors to Provo. Quite simply, you’ve never seen water like this. The view alone will take your breathRead more