It’s the final sunrise of the three-day, 22nd annual Caicos Classic IGFA Billfish Release Tournament, and the crew of Panoply, a charter fishing boat out of Providenciales, is tied for last place. The Caicos Classic is a popular event with a roster of top international teams, but it’s also a qualifying tournament – and with…
Phthalo green is squeezed onto a paper plate palate, along with ivory white and ultramarine blue. Seascapes are being made. Little hands go for paint brushes after turquoise aprons are tied on to keep the mess to a minimum. The artist demonstrates on her canvas to the family how to make the stunning color of…
Ever since its humble beginnings on Providenciales, outdoor guide service Big Blue Unlimited has always balanced a playful spirit of adventure with a drive to exploration. But as the men behind the pioneering Provo outfitter reflect on Big Blue’s 20th anniversary, what seems to endure – passing from the original founders to the next generation…
On her holiday to Turks and Caicos this summer, Madison Morgan made more than memories. She made photographs. That’s because the 21-year-old Louisiana native scheduled a styled, professional photo shoot during her visit. For Morgan, a model by trade, it seemed a natural expression of her personality and interests – and the chance to take…
Bells ringing. Buttons clicking. Cards shuffling. A cheerful shout out can be heard around the room. It has all the familiar sounds of a casino you might find anywhere in the world, but look closer and you will find it has something unique to offer its guests. The Casablanca Casino has been an entertainment hot…
Curious about the history of these beautiful islands? Interested in how people lived in the Turks and Caicos before electricity, digital communications and international airlines? Looking for answers that don’t require traveling beyond Providenciales? Then take a turn off Grace Bay Road into the The Village at Grace Bay and find your way to the…
Having already experienced the other five (incredible) National Heritage Sites protected by the Turks and Caicos National Trust (“TCNT”), I had low expectations for my final expedition. Could an hour-long trek through the bushes in Providenciales’ Leeward area possibly compare to the glorious history of Salt Cay, North Caicos’ Wade’s Green Plantation, Provo’s Cheshire Hall,…
Mountaineer and entrepreneur Yvon Chouinard used to say that adventure starts when everything goes wrong. To understand that in a visceral way, stand atop a paddleboard, surrounded by uncharted mangrove islands and the wild, scenic Turks and Caicos cays, and scan the vast horizon. Out here, a slight shift in the wind can change everything,…
Most people celebrate Valentine’s Day with flowers, chocolates and romantic dinners. On the island of Middle Caicos, people also celebrate on the beach racing model sailboats built by hand—an ode to a local tradition that played an important role in the childhood of many Turks and Caicos Islanders. This Saturday, February 18, local residents and…
Looking to take a quick spin around Grace Bay, maybe socialize a bit, maybe get a little exercise? If that sounds like music to your ears, try renting a pedal car. Paradise Pedal Cruisers in Saltmills Plaza is the brainchild of popular local sax-man Jervon Laporte, a versatile musician and entrepreneur. One day, while watching…
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