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Revolutionary War Loyalists Left Mark on Turks and Caicos Islands
Not everyone supported American independence in 1776. Some colonists remained loyal to England throughout the conflict. During the war they were treated well and protected by the British but after George Washington’s victory at Yorktown, the supporters of the revolution scorned the loyalists openly and in some cases did harm to their property and to […]
Turks and Caicos Hotel Scene Started with Club Med
The Turks and Caicos Hotel Boom all started when All-Inclusive Resort Pioneer Opened in TCI. Turks and Caicos was not always a mecca for tourists. In fact, many Americans had never even heard of the island chain when astronaut John Glenn splashed down in the waters of Grand Turk in 1962. Twenty years later, Club […]
The Turks and Caicos Island’s Barrier Reef
The Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) are home to the third largest barrier reef in the world. In addition to providing some of the best snorkeling and diving opportunities on the planet, the barrier reef keeps the pristine waters of Grace Bay Beach so clear and blue. It is not surprise that Grace Bay Beach […]
Grouper Off the Menu in Turks and Caicos to Prevent Overfishing
Even at Mr. Groupers in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) the local restauranteur is forced to serve frozen grouper. For the first time in history, the country has implemented a closed season for the Nassau Grouper. Pursuant to an order from the Turks and Caicos Department of Environment and Maritime Affairs (DEMA), grouper fishing […]
Turks and Caicos Island Rated Top Ten
The readers of Conde Naste Traveler recently named the Turks and Caicos Islands one of “Top 10 Islands in the Caribbean & Atlantic.” The Turks and Caicos Islands consists of a string of islands, mostly uninhabited with a total native population of just a little over 10,000 inhabitants. The string of islands is protected on […]
Archbishop Myers Dedicates New Church in Turks and Caicos
Archbishop John J. Myers dedicated the newly constructed Catholic church of Our Lady of Divine Providence at Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI) on February 5, 2012. Damian Roderic Todd, the Royal Governor of TCI and over 700 people filled the new Church in Turks and Caicos, with Msgr. Peter Baldacchino presiding. Our Lady of […]
Turks & Caicos Grace Bay Named Best Beach in the World
Trip Advisor announced last week that Grace Bay in Turks & Caicos Islands is the Number One Best Beach in the world. The announcement came along with the release of the list of best beaches in the Trip Advisor annual Travelers’ Choice awards. [flowplayer src="https://donaldscarinci.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/IMG_0763.mov%22] According to TripAdvisor, the award winners were determined based on the […]
Turks & Caicos is Open for Business
The Turks & Caicos Islands are open for winter tourists, rebounding quickly after being ravaged by two hurricanes last fall. The island chain’s resorts reported a strong holiday season of nearly 90 percent occupancy and strong first quarter bookings. This is great news given the devastation caused by the one-two punch of Hurricanes Irma and […]
Hurricane-Battered Turks & Caicos Open for Tourist Season
The Turk & Caicos Islands got hit with the one-two punch of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. In good news for both tourists and T&C businesses, the recovery efforts have proceeded quickly in most areas. The majority of restaurants and resorts will be open for the busy winter season. Hurricanes Ravage Tourist-Dependent Caribbean Hurricane Irma made […]