http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Turks-and-Caicos/Providenciales/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Central America Caribbean , Turks & Caicos , Providenciales en-us Sun, 03 Jan 2010 06:33:45 +0000 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 06:33:45 +0000 Tropical Island Living is ldquoAlways on your Mindrdquo at the Windsong Resort I canrsquot seem to forget you your Windsong stays on my mind. Like the slogan made popular in a perfume commercial decades ago ldquoWindsongrdquo whispers softly over and over again to those who have had the pleasure of staying at the four star Turks and Caicos Islands retreat. Some say itrsquos becaus http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Turks-and-Caicos/Providenciales/blog-446265.html We recently did a site visit to Beaches Resort in the TurksCaicos. This is an all inclusive resort for families and what a wonderful place it was We arrived in Provo and were taken to the resort via minivan. A Beaches rep. was on hand to greet us at the airport. Beaches is approximately 10 15 minutes from the airport. Upon pulling into the resort you will be delivered to the village that y http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Turks-and-Caicos/Providenciales/blog-414553.html My wife and I just returned from a three night excursion at Wymararsquos recently unveiled Gansevoort Turks Caicos a clear contender for the title of TCIrsquos hippest spot. Our journey began with a direct flight that departed Philly midmorning and arrived in Providencia TCI in about 3 short hours. Twenty minutes later we were poolside cocktails in hand as the warm relaxing trade http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Turks-and-Caicos/Providenciales/blog-391988.html Beach resort on Turks and Caicos. We found a wonderful resort located on the beach in Turks and Caicos The Somerset on Grace Bay www.thesomerset.com. Very affordable too. We had the whole family staying in a 3 bed 3 bath condo Full kitchens and a lot of space so we had privacy too. The staff are so nice calling us by name every day we were there. Didn't feel like just another guest. http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Turks-and-Caicos/Providenciales/blog-373412.html After six trips around the world in just over two years Elise and I finally chose a home. How did we decide Where did we end upWell lets start with the master list over the last year we have considered Vancouver CanadaLondon EnglandBali IndonesiaLas Vegas USALos Angeles USACape Town South AfricaSingapore SingaporeProvidenciales Turks and Caicos Vancouver I have lived in Vancouve http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Turks-and-Caicos/Providenciales/blog-373044.html I know that everyonersquos always looking for a new and amazing Caribbean resort so I thought I would share a review of my recent stay at Nikki Beach in Turks and Caicos. The Nikki Beach resort will ensure that you stay in the lap of luxury while yoursquore vacationing. Their resort has 48 suites with amazing ocean views a European style kitchen a flat screen HDTV and other amazing amenitie http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Turks-and-Caicos/Providenciales/blog-355622.html We just got back from Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands. The total time that we were there was eleven days and we had a great time Here's how it is. It is a very clean and quiet island. The two main roads are Grace Bay Road which is where the vast majority of touristy things are and Leeward Highway. The latter is a very busy highway with very little to no sidewalk to walk on w http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Turks-and-Caicos/Providenciales/blog-350420.html The Best of Turks and Caicos Food Drink categoryLiving in the Turks and Caicos Islands for the past 12 years has given the crew at DiscoverTCI the insider's edge for putting together a 'Best of Turks Caicos Food Drink category'. For those of you interested in visiting this Caribbean delight this list should help with 'where shall we try next' when it comes to deciding where to eat and http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Turks-and-Caicos/Providenciales/blog-348013.html I have been fortunate enough to have traveled to the Turks and Caicos Islands twice both times to the island of Providenciales.The first trip was a family vacation. The island chain is just a bit south of the bahamas not technically in the caribbean. This was a spring break trip but the weather was certainly tropical. We had some evening storms and one day when the wind was blustery but other http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Turks-and-Caicos/Providenciales/blog-301837.html It seem as if June 1st was just the other day and now we are packing our bags to return home in the morning. The past 30 days have been beyond believable We have met wonderful new friends in Cayman New Providence Nassau Abaco and Turks Caicos. Today was our final day in the Caribbean but the memories of our 30day tour will last a lifetime. The memories of our time together will fore http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Turks-and-Caicos/Providenciales/blog-293366.html heres some pics from our time on the GSE experience Hope you enjoy Wish I could add some picks of TCI but I dont have them off my camera yet I will post once at home so keep checking. http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Turks-and-Caicos/Providenciales/blog-292617.html From Katie Hello All Had a few minutes to spare and thought to bring you all up to speed. We have had an exciting few days in TCI Turks and Caicos Islands. Since arriving we have presented at all the Rotary meetings in the country We had a chance to meet and present at the Rotaract Club dynamic group travel to Grand Turks for a tour visit to museum and then a meeting with their Rotary Clu http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Turks-and-Caicos/Providenciales/blog-292613.html Wendy Katie checking in As sad as we were to end our time on Abaco Turks Caicos welcomed us in grand style. We arrived on the beautiful island of Providenciales Provo to the locals and we were picked up at the airport and taken to the West Bay Club for our two day break to recharge our batteries for our last week of this life changing experience. We spent most of our break chatting and http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Turks-and-Caicos/Providenciales/blog-291254.html Upon entering Club Med Turks you sit down and watch a presentation given by the staff counselors about how the hotel camp is run and where all the activities on the property are located. During this time the luggage is taken in golf carts and is supposed to be left outside the room if you can call it that. No one really likes their bags to be out of their sight anyway so this whole process is http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Turks-and-Caicos/Providenciales/blog-287920.html Georgetown is often referred to as Chicken Harbor seeing that it is the southernmost point that most cruisers travel. It is here that boats either turn back and return to the U.S. the chickens or continue south to the Caribbean Islands the brave sailors. Last year we turned back but this year we are pushing on south determined to bring the Rum Runner to Puerto Rico the Virgin Islands as http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Turks-and-Caicos/Providenciales/blog-255922.html Here are some pics of our trip to the island of Provonciales or at the locals call it Provo. We stayed at the Comfort Suites a small hotel close to Grace Bay. Grace Bay is one of Conde Nast's top 10 beaches in the Carribean. We spent our days on this sleepy but expensive island on the beach. Except for one day when Eric and I rented a jeep and drove around the island. We went to happy h http://www.travelblog.org/Central-America-Caribbean/Turks-and-Caicos/Providenciales/blog-201652.html