earth day

3 May 2012

i know, i know, this post comes a little late, but it’s never too late to share and celebrate earth day – shouldn’t we be celebrating every day?

the turks and caicos hotel and tourism association organized another tci shines campaign – volunteers and participating hotels and restaurants met at 6.30 to start cleaning the island and help to keep it shining! why so early? because picking up rubbish in hot weather, i tell you it’s not much fun.

it was amazing seeing so many smiling faces helping out on every road of the island – picking up glass bottles, plastic bags and tons of stuff that had been thrown in the bushes.

what was your earth day resolution? at home, we are getting better and better at not using plastic bag and going for reusable bags, containers and bottles.

images by grace bay club

guest post ~ lila

2 May 2012

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lila is, in real life, my dear mum, i have previously shared a few things about her stay (here and here), and i can’t think of someone who enjoyed herself as much in provo. in every corner of the island she could see the beauty of it, the beaches, the well taken care gardens, the variety of sea shells. today she is sharing a little of her point of view with you –

what do you think makes turks and caicos (providenciales) so special?

I was in Provo for two weeks, and I think it was Paradise: the weather is good , the beaches are immense with not many people, or no one, the water is transparent, in different colours of green, turquoise and blue, it is fresh, not cold or warm, the sand is thin and white. Besides, it is a quiet island, with no traffic, with restaurants to go by the sea, never crowded, the food is varied, and so many other things to do.

what were your favorite things to do whilst on island?

Snorkeling, specially in Coral Garden. Walking on the beach while listening to music on my ipod. Driving around the island and discovering different beautiful beaches, the Bight, Emerald Point, Long Bay, Pelican beach…we counted ten, each nicer than the other. Going to Iguana island with the kayak. Seeing the world underwater, on a trip with the Undersea Explorer semi sub boat. Having a drink at Grace Bay Club, at the sunset. Dinning at Amanyara (expensive). Going to Conch Shack and try some fried conch. Having lunch at Somewhere, a very nice restaurant at Coral Garden’s. And, above all, the great surprise Joana and James organized, two days at Parrot Cay. That was fabulous!

would you recommend to a friend?

Of course, but not less than ten days. So that they have time to go to those wonderful beaches, and to do many of the different programs we wanted to do, also parasailing, body board, horse riding, etc. It´s worth it!!!!!!!

lobster season

30 April 2012

barefoot

27 April 2012

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and speaking of safety, one thing i find amazing in all beaches around provo, is how no one gets in the sand with their flip flops on – every beach you go, you will find sandals and flip flops by the entrance (you will know how busy the beach is too!).

i remember being one of the first things i noticed when i first arrived – you can really trust that your flip flops will still be there when you leave the beach. i haven’t seen this any where else!

also, i love the fact that everyone says hi and smiles at you, do you have this in other beaches? it’s kind of, oh we’re at the same beach, so we have this in common, let me say hi! i think it’s kind of nice.

turks and caicos beaches // turtle tail

26 April 2012

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almost a year ago, when james’ cousin peter came over to visit, we found this perfect place to go for a quick dive. the access isn’t easy, and we just found it by chance, in the middle of nowhere.

since then we haven’t been able to go back, because whenever we tried, the sea was very rough and impossible to get in the water with all the rocks. so when my mum and sister came over we gave it another try.

it was so quiet and calm and the water perfect, there we loads of little fish swimming around us – and so peaceful.

it’s not the perfect place to go snorkeling, as there isn’t much to see, but it’s the perfect place to stay in the water and chat all afternoon!

i’m all into white sandy beaches, but there is something about this rocky one that i love – it reminds me of the mediterranean and it’s nice for a change.