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TCI: Top 5 in Tourism: Outdoor Activities

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#Providenciales, August 1, 2019 – Turks and Caicos – Surprise, surprise!  We reveal the Top 5 Outdoor things to do in Turks and Caicos on TripAdvisor.

Grace Bay Beach is often crowned the World’s Leading, the #1 Beach in the World and the Caribbean but when it comes to those ranking experiences on Trip Advisor, this crescent piece of paradise falls to fourth in the Turks and Caicos Islands in the Outdoor Activities category. Seriously.

We have put a list of the Top 5 together and we get started with No. 5 on the elite list.

Nautique Sports ranks No. 5 out of 139 Outdoor Activities in the Turks and Caicos Islands listed on TripAdvisor. Nautique Sports also gets a FIVESTAR rating.  One comment posted in March explains: “Captain Sam showed us an awesome time!! The kids tubed and my husband skied for the first time in 30 years!! We all snorkeled, visited Iguana Island and toured the canals. So much fun and such a great captain.”

Taking the No. 4 spot on the Top 5 on TripAdvisor is Grace Bay Beach.  Eighty-nine percent of those spending time on the beach call it an ‘excellent’ experience and it too has a FIVE STAR ranking.  Here is a comment posted in February:  Grace Bay beach is the reason why people go to Turks. You can walk for miles without the crowds of other beaches. The colour of the water and the soft, silky sand sand never get tired.”

Another FIVE STAR rating is earned by No. 3 on the list, Silly Creek Water Sports.  We liked the comment posted in June by a family from Jacksonville, Florida.  “We chose to go to the pirate’s cave, the kids went cliff jumping and we all had an awesome snorkeling experience at a reef at the far side of the island. They treated us to a delicious rum punch after snorkeling. I would highly recommend Silly Creek Water Sports!”

Taking the No. 2 spot on the Top 5 Outdoor Activities in Turks and Caicos on TripAdvisor is Turks and Caicos Kiteboarding.  And you guessed it, it is another FIVESTAR rating for this adventure. Here is a comment that gives high praise to the site at Long Bay Beach and the staff of TCK.  “We thoroughly enjoyed our kiteboarding lessons with TCK. Long Bay beach is the PERFECT spot for kiteboarding. Zoltan, Atanas and Chris were all great/patient teachers. Up on board after a few hours of lessons. Would recommend them to anyone! Will definitely be back.”

So now, to the top of the top. 

The No. 1 ranked outdoor experience in the Turks and Caicos Islands, according to the folks at TripAdvisor is Aqua TCI.  Yeah, who knew?  Yet Aqua TCI is top tier and it has everything to do with the fact that every experience posted by their guests has been excellent or very good.  No compromises here and it too secures a fantastic FIVESTAR rating. 

Here is what some Ohio residents posted in January: “We have been to Roatan, Little Cayman, Curacao, Bonaire, St. Lucia, Cozumel, BVI’s……This was the Cherry on Top! From the moment we booked our trip and received the thorough information that Stephanie sent us prior to our arrival so that we were prepared…I knew we were in very good hands…… On board they serve delicious and nutritious snacks between dives. Many places offer nothing or just a bag of chips. We had hummus, fruit, Steph’s homemade banana bread (should be sold in stores) and tortilla chips. And for this No. 1 Outdoor Activity in Turks and Caicos, the sea life was equally as friendly.  Dolphins that swam with them for nearly an hour plus, “turtle, trigger fish, lobster, eel, juvenile drum, scorpion fish, jaw fish, garden eel, OK – I will stop but you get my point.”

There are 139 Outdoor Activities in the Turks and Caicos Islands ranked on Trip Advisor.

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Orlando Mother Remanded for Bullet possession in Turks and Caicos

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Wilkie Arthur and Deandrea Hamilton 

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Remanded until July, but her attorney Leanna Brooks-Campbell is likely to make application for bail as the matter is now transfered to the Supreme Court.

American tourist from Orlando, Florida Shanita Shinee Giree, 45, who was arrested Monday, after two bullets were allegedly found in her baggage is the newest defendant facing the stiff penalties associated with breaching the Turks & Caicos Firearms Ordinance.

Giree was exiting TCI at the Providenciales International Airport with her daughter when the ammunition was detected, ending her Mother’s Day trip to the islands on an unexpectedly sour note.

Today, the chief magistrate remanded her to prison until July 5, 2024, however that can change.

She is facing charges of unlawful possession of ammunition; a crime punishable with a minimum 12 year sentence except in the case of a judge ruling that the case falls in the category of “exceptional.”

Then, and only then would it warrant a different sentence by a judge.

Support for the Floridian was impressive; Bryan Hagerich and Ryan Watson and their relatives filled the Magistrate’s Court on Old Airport Road informs Court Correspondent, Wilkie Arthur.

It was a show of patriotic solidarity on an issue which has elicited emotive views on all sides for Americans who are hoping to prove they were tourists on holiday and nothing more.

Bryan Hagerich of Pennsylvanian and Ryan Watson of Oklahoma also charged in two separate instances for being in possession of ammunition while wrapping up their TCI vacations in April and May respectively.

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InvestTCI facilitates the Development Agreement Between TCIG and Molo Hotel Group 

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Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – May 14th, 2024 – The Turks and Caicos Islands Government and Molo Hotel Group reached a pivotal juncture on Monday, May 13th, 2024, with the ceremonial signing of a development agreement at the Premier’s Office on Providenciales. The agreement, which received official Cabinet approval on March 13th, 2024, signifies a steadfast commitment to advancing the economic landscape of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Molo Hotel Group is a family-owned business, renowned for its distinguished portfolio of high-quality hotels worldwide. The development initiative encompasses the construction of three distinct IHG branded hotels: InterContinental Turks and Caicos, Kimpton Turks and Caicos and Hotel Indigo Turks and Caicos. Scheduled for completion by 2027, each resort boasts a distinctive design from luxury to laidback sophistication spanning across the shores of Grace Bay Beach.

Kimpton Turks and Caicos – an epitome of luxury lifestyle living, will feature 192 guest rooms including three outdoor pools, a luxury spa and a fitness center. Additionally, seven dining options ranging from a beachfront restaurant to a rooftop bar.

Adjacent to the Kimpton, InterContinental Turks and Caicos will offer 59 classic luxury suites with panoramic ocean views. Mirroring its counterpart, this resort will offer an array of dining options and upscale facilities.

Steps away from the Intercontinental and Kimpton resorts, Hotel Indigo Turks and Caicos will embrace a sense of community and contemporary elegance, offering 56 bedrooms. The resort will feature an onsite restaurant, lobby bar, outdoor pool, and fitness room.

Beyond the realm of hospitality, this development agreement underscores the government’s commitment to fostering economic growth and enhancing employment opportunities in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Molo is partnering with the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College (TCICC) to actively promote hospitality as a career choice and support in developing training programs, career fairs, seminars, workshops, and events to raise awareness about hospitality careers. Molo has committed to provide employment and apprentice opportunities to TCICC students and provide mentoring and practical on property training to students.

The signing event was graced by Hon. Charles Washington Missick, Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands, Hon. Jamell Robinson, Deputy Premier, Hon. Kyle Knowles, Minister of Public Safety and Utilities, Hon. Rachel Taylor, Minister of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture, Łukasz and Marcin Slominski, Owners of Molo, Ross Morrow, Managing Director Molo, Arik Kono, Vice President Upscale Development for IHG, Dr. Candice Williams, President and CEO of the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College, Angela Musgrove, InvestTCI CEO, Dr. Barbara Ambrister, Chairperson of the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College, Dr. Delores Stapleton- Harris, Vice President of Academic, Vocational and Student Affairs for the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College, Mr. Kevin Baxter, Dean of Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET) and Sheryl McLaughlin, InvestTCI Investment Services Executive.

Commenting on the development agreement, Premier, Hon. Misick, stated “The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing of IHG/Molo Hotels is a significant step towards a sustainable future for hospitality in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Three hotels, Kimpton, Intercontinental, and Hotel Indigo, will be introduced, enhancing our tourism product and creating employment opportunities.”

He further added, “Partnerships with the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College and Turks and Caicos Islands Sports Commission are underway, demonstrating the Government’s commitment to developing human capital and elevating tourism offerings. This project will bring economic growth, embrace local talent, and enrich our economy.”

Additionally, Mrs. Angela Musgrove, CEO of Invest Turks and Caicos Islands, emphasized “This collaboration confirms our commitment to fostering economic growth and prosperity within our country. We have worked closely with Molo Hotel Group, and we are confident that this transformative project will further position the Turks and Caicos Islands as a premier destination for travel and investment. Much to our delight, it will also provide opportunities for engagement with our Community College and small business community.”

The Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands, operating through its primary Investment Promotion

Agency, Invest Turks and Caicos Islands, remains committed to attracting and facilitating Foreign Direct Investments to the country by providing a comprehensive suite of services. Through strategic initiatives and targeted promotion, the agency catalyzes sustainable development, driving innovation and small business opportunities across various sectors of the economy.

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AMERICAN MOTHER AND DAUGHTER ALLEGEDLY ARRESTED FOR TWO BULLETS

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A DAUGHTER reportedly brought her mother to the Turks and Caicos for Mother’s Day, and both were allegedly arrested, leaving the Turks and Caicos Islands today (Monday 13th, May,2024).

Officials say they were found with two rounds of ammunition in their luggage.

Police have confirmed the arrest to Magnetic Media after inquiries.

Turks & Caicos residents are already reacting to this latest report, “dumbfounded” by the mistake which keeps being repeated despite all of the high profile attention the matter has received in leading news organizations and the warning the US Embassy has issued. There is also the well publicized stance of the TCI Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions that these individuals must be punished according to the law.

In this newest case, the daughter was released, and the mother remains in police custody pending charge and court appearance later this week.

Police inform they will update soon.

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