There is no shortage of Americans who have the compassion to save an abandoned dog from death or rescue an animal from an abusive or neglectful owner. It has even become trendy to adopt a pet from a rescue center and contribute a few dollars from time to time to help those who actively engage […]
While there are a number of all-inclusive resorts that cater to kids, Beaches seems to have come up with the winning formula. It’s facility on Grace Bay in Providenciales is packed with families during the holiday weeks. The resort has been named the “leading all-inclusive family resort in the Caribbean” by the World Travel Awards […]
For Americans traveling to Turks & Caicos there is no need to worry about converting money or returning home from vacation with a pocket full of coins you will never use. The official currency is the U.S. dollar. Like 50 countries across the globe, he Caribbean island chain does not mint its own money. The […]
When temperatures in the New York area are in single digits and snowstorms cause work closings and three hour commutes in dangerous icy conditions, it is time to book a flight to the Caribbean. Here’s a few tips on how to choose a Caribbean Island. There are many Caribbean island destinations and travel agents offer […]
When hurricanes hit the United States, they are major news events; but when they destroy Caribbean nations, even online Internet news about them is scarce. In the Caribbean islands devastated by Hurricane Irma, at least 14 people have died, with the death toll rising as rescue teams move into the hardest hit areas. The islands […]
The whole world now knows what anyone who has ever been to Turks & Caicos has always known: Grace Bay beach on the island of Providenciales is the number one best beach in the world. While Grace Bay is regularly named one of Trip Advisor’s Travelers’ Choice Beaches, this is the first time it topped […]
Grace Bay Beach, which runs across the northwest coast of Providenciales, an island in Turks & Caicos, was named by Trip Advisor as the second best beach in the world. Trip Advisor is the largest travel website on the internet. Many seasoned travelers rely on it to plan their vacations. Visitors to the website can […]
Let’s talk beer—Caribbean beer! A cold beer in winter might not be much of a treat on a cold March night in New York, but after a day on a hot Carribean beach, cold beer is the next best thing to an umbrella drink. But it needs to be Caribbean beer. Yes, the local Caribbean […]
The newly constructed building for the mission church, Our Lady of Divine Providence, in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands is now adorned with new and inspiring art work, made specifically for the mission. The scenes in the series that now hangs on the new church walls are subjects of contemplation. Each painting represents a moment […]
Monsignor Peter Baldacchino, affectionately called, “Fr. Peter,” was taking out the trash when Archbishop Wenski called to tell him that he had been elevated to Bishop. “We do everything. We wash the plates, we wash the laundry,” Fr. Peter said as if annoyed by the interruption. “He’s been in the trenches. He’s not a bureaucrat,” […]
