Turks & Caicos is a little bit like how I imagine heaven will be. Seriously, it’s quiet, remote, and not overcrowded with tourists. The sand is perfectly soft and white and the ocean is the most clear turquoise-blue color I’ve ever seen in my life. We could not stop staring at the ocean. Or playing in it! And it was so warm that I never wanted to get out (unlike how I feel about some of those California beaches, haha).
We spent most of our time on Grace Bay beach just relaxing in the sun, walking down the beach, and playing in the water, and it was perfect! We also rented bikes and rode around the island, which was by far the cheapest and most scenic way to get around the island. You can also go on a horseback riding tour which takes you through the ocean, and apparently it’s a Kardashian favorite when they visit (in case you care about them, haha). We also went snorkeling with Island Vibes Tours, and it was such a fun way to spend the day. The tour includes snorkeling, exploring an island full of iguanas, and then jumping off the boat’s diving board and sliding down the slide and into the ocean. It was definitely a highlight of our trip. And the fresh conch ceviche they made on the boat was delicious. If we went back, we’d definitely add scuba diving to our list of things to do, since Turks and Caicos is home to the third largest barrier reef in the world.
If you can go during off-season, we would highly recommend it! Hotels and activities are cheaper during this time too. We went in October, and we felt like we had the entire island to ourselves. Even though a lot of the shops and restaurants weren’t open for the season yet, feeling like we were the only ones on the island made it seem totally remote and peaceful and was definitely worth any of the cons. Be prepared that the restaurants will probably be pretty pricey. And food from the grocery stores isn’t much cheaper. But that’s probably one of the only downsides to being on an island.
Basically Turks and Caicos is perfect, so pack your towel, water bottle, and headphones and get ready for the most perfect, relaxing, and romantic beach getaway of your life!
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After seeing these photos, it didn’t take much convincing for me to want to book my flight! Looks like you two had a great time. 🙂
Haha we definitely did. And it really is even more beautiful in person! Book the flight! We promise you won’t regret it. 🙂
These photos capture T&C perfectly! We took a trip to Providenciales with a group of friends last year and it was such a blast. The water is seriously unlike anywhere else in the world!
Right?! I think that was definitely one of our favorite parts about Turks and Caicos. The water color is just so unique and stunningly beautiful! Let’s go back together next time!
Okayyyy, I already wanted to go here, but this post just sealed the deal! Looks like literal heaven on earth!
It seriously feels like heaven on earth!! Sorry to feed your wanderlust, but also we promise you’ll love it 🙂
Perfection… now I REALLY want to get there!
Haha we always wanted to visit, and it was even more incredible than we could’ve even imagined! and now we REALLY want to go back, haha! We hope you can make it there soon!
This makes me so sad! Let’s go back NOW!! I forgot how beautiful and perfect and peaceful it was. Let’s make this an annual trip? 😉
Ugh I KNOW!! YES PLEASE!!! Seriously though. Let’s get planning.
Ahhhh I was literally telling my boyfriend this morning how incredible T&C is! I haven’t been since I was a kid, but I’m DYING to go back. Your beautiful photos has definitely reignited that desire. Love it!
It really is so amazing!! It was even better than we could have every imagined! Thank you so much for your kind words. We hope you and your boyfriend can go soon! It’s seriously the most perfect romantic giveaway.
Going in December!!! where did you stay? or where would be a good place to stay? do I have to worry about the food or water like in Mexico? How did you get the aerial photos? gee whiz thats a lot of questions!! 🙂
Ahhh you will LOVE it! It is seriously one of our favorite places we have been! We stayed at The Oasis at Grace Bay, but there are a lot of beautiful hotels right on the Grace Bay Beach that are beautiful, like The Palms. We also went to The Meridian Club Pine Cay, and it was beautiful and on it’s own private island! There’s a blog post about it on our site!
You don’t have to worry about the food or water! It’s all very clean and the island is very well taken care of. We use a DJI Phantom drone to take our aerial photos and love it! Feel free to email us any other questions you have! We’re more than happy to answer them! Have a blast in Turks and Caicos!