Step by step, shovel by methodical shovel, one of the pioneers of Turks and Caicos archaeology led crews of local volunteers on a ten-day trip across at least six centuries. The place: A soon-to-be developed tract in Providenciales’ south shore Long Bay community. The pioneer: Anthropologist Dr. Shaun Sullivan, whose archaeological survey of the Turks…
The iconic global sports brand PUMA has long collaborated with cultural figures, luxury designers and national heroes to present fresh and exciting twists on their relaxed modern sportswear. From the fastest man alive, Usain Bolt, to the creative director of Chanel and Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld, PUMA has a lengthy track record of choosing the very…
When Windward Development Director Ivor Stanbrook first arrived on the island of Providenciales in the mid-1980s, it was a child’s paradise. As a young man, he spent hours playing in the sea and exploring the islands’ coasts. Swimming, sailing and boating were some of his favorite ways to spend his sunny summer days. Stanbrook’s family…
In our cuisine-obsessed, celebrity-driven global culture, there’s no doubt that hiring a telegenic chef with the right social media profile can mean instant success for a restaurant in a hyper-competitive market. But ask successful veterans of the fine-dining scene and they’ll tell you: Superstar chefs come and go. Sustained creativity requires a committed, talented team….
Geologically speaking, the Turks and Caicos islands are essentially limestone rocks that rose above the water where the Atlantic meets the Caribbean. That geology gives our archipelago its famously clear waters and world-class beaches. But in some places, like the iron shore along scenic stretches of Providenciales’ coastline, geology also provides us stunning prominences that…
Over the past 20 years, architect Ron Shaw and his firm R.A. Shaw Designs have become synonymous with impressive architecture that captures the spirit of island living. From initial concepts through completed projects, the Canadian expat put his mark on many of the most awe-inspiring homes in Turks & Caicos. In 2018, Shaw passed a…
The results are in, and Pink Bar is a hit. The Grace Bay beachside bar popped up at the Wymara resort in June 2018 with a fun seasonal menu that featured a curated selection of rosé wines and blush champagnes. With spectacular sunset views, a sophisticated wine list and a playful selection of cocktails, Pink…
Vasco Borges’ original 2013 concept for a privately-owned villa resort was simple enough to write on a postcard: Low density, high-value, totally personalized. But it wasn’t just the concept that took the road less traveled: At the time, its International Drive location seemed unproven, too. Five years later, after the 2016 opening of Beach Enclave…
Recently, Quebec native Moira Dedrick found herself noticing new things in the Caribbean sunsets she views from her home on South Caicos. So she started painting them, one after another after another. A collection of those small canvases now hangs in her kitchen. “As I began to pull (the paintings) together, I started to see…
Jena Janse seemed to already have it all. Born in the Bahamas, raised in Turks & Caicos, educated in the United States and the United Kingdom, the worldly entrepreneur was running her own startup business and enjoying the newlywed life with the man she calls her best friend, Robin Janse. And yet there she was,…
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