20 Best things to do in Turks and Caicos Islands highlights local businesses 

Dana Malcolm

 Staff Writer 

#TurksandCaicos, December 5, 2023 – Worldwide tourism magazine Travel and Leisure has compiled a list of the 20 best things to do in the Turks and Caicos and lots of local tradition and businesses are included. Here is what got the nod:

• Linger at Grace Bay Beach
• Eat conch, in its many forms. Mentioned here were several local businesses including Da Conch Shack, Mr. Groupers, Froggie’s.and Bugaloos
• Take a boat tour. charter companies, including Moana Charters, Sail Beluga, and Island Adventure TCI were
  

  Kayak in the mangroves

  highlighted

• Explore island caves. Conch Bar Caves and Indian Cave were the recommendations
• Plan a spa day. The Spa at The Palms is what Travel and Leisure recommends.
• Explore one of the world’s largest barrier reefs.
• Book a photo session. Brilliant Studios or Paradise Photography were the companies receiving the ‘big up’ in this category.
• Spend a day on Grand Turk.
• Swim with humpback whales.
• Visit Turks and Caicos National Museum.
• Try your hand at kiteboarding, ‘book a lesson with Big Blue Collective or Kite Provo’ encourages the article
• Go on a horseback ride, Provo Ponies got the nod here.
• Have a cocktail at sunset.
• Shop around the Middle Caicos Co-op.
• Attend an island fish fry.
  

  Froggies

• Indulge in the catch of the day. Crackpot Kitchen Was listed as the best place to do this .
• Kayak through the mangroves.
• Look up at the stars.
• Keep an eye out for Turks and Caicos rock iguanas.
• End your trip with an elevated dinner. Dinner at the Chef’s Table at Provence by Eric, Grace’s Cottage, Coco Bistro, and Caicos Café were encouraged .

Wayne Hall, owner and operator of Ocean Vibes & Grand Turk Shore Excursions; Karen Whitt, Vice President of Sales and Marketing of The Hartling Group and Val Kalliecharan, founder of Luxury Experiences Turks & Caicos were consulted for the inside look at the islands.

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