baby break at parrot cay

2 June 2014

baby break at parrot cay | myseastory for my birthday, last month, we wanted to take it very easy, julia and i had just been back to provo for over a month and we were still getting the hang of it. so we decided to get away and spend the day close by, at parrot cay.

baby break at parrot cay | myseastory

our lunch faves – clockwise starting top left – tuna tataki: gypsy salad: pannacota with berries sorbet: cesar with prawns.

we are so lucky that we have this beautiful resort so close to us – we took the morning boat and in 20 minutes we were there. we were getting the last boat back at 5.30, giving us enough time to have a relaxing lunch by the pool, and enjoy the beach for a couple of hours before heading back to provo.

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baby break at parrot cay | myseastory we weren’t sure how it would work out with the stroller, getting on the boat, access to the restaurant and the beach. we were given a room for the day in case we needed a changing, feeding, napping break, so that was really helpful.

this is MY bed, you can take the crib!

baby break at parrot cay | myseastory julia loves hotels – she’s takes after her mum and dad – and loved spending the day here. the resort is not tailored to baby / baby strollers, there are a couple of steps here and there that make it a little more challenging, but some rooms have easier access, and the staff was so friendly, somehow everything worked out. we look forward to coming back soon!

ps – parrot cay baby moon and julia’s first hotel stay

inspiring photographers / 02

22 April 2014

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9da80f02640f83a6eb300bdb062bbef8 i was totally blown away when i spotted these pictures of turks and caicos on style me pretty – they make you just want to dive in! a8ef80732b8514e48868c4599f8e3b85 c19faaa98f1a54253677664c8d82a29b taken by wedding photographer lindsay madden, they totally portrait the beauty of our islands.

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they are so dreamy and inspiring, i love the colour palette!

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when to travel to turks and caicos

19 March 2014

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i often get asked this question – what is the best time of the year to travel to turks and caicos – by family and friends looking forward to visit, and friendly readers looking for advice. opinions may vary, but this is mine.

– June to October –

it’s hurricane seasons, you might not want to risk it, but it’s a great time to come to provo, there is usually enough warning if a hurricane is coming and it tends to happen closer to september and october. the weather is amazing (ok, hot and humid), and the prices are more affordable, as it is low season. september and october are very quiet months, and many restaurants chose to close for the season. lobster seasons starts on august 15th, this may vary year to year, and closes on march 31st. if you like lobster, then you might want to take this in consideration too.

– November until Christmas –

it’s a great time for us who live here, it gets more breezy and not as humid as during the summer. but, because of the time change, the sunset is very early, sometimes around 5.30pm. i personally like staying at the beach until late. if you are an early person, prices are still friendly (except for thanksgiving), and it is a more comfortable weather.

don’t miss the conch festival and the caribbean food and wine festival.

– Christmas and New Year –

busy, busy busy, but fun. the weather is great and you will never feel the island packed, but there is a nice atmosphere all around.

don’t miss the maskanoo.

– February to June –

the island is still busy, prices are overall not as high as christmas and new year’s, except for us bank holidays, restaurants and bars are buzzing, and the weather is great. the days start to get longer and it’s not as humid as in the summer. lobster season finishes mid march.

don’t miss the crab festival and the valentines day cup in middle caicos.

ps – click HERE for more things to do in turks and caicos

guest post ~ luz

1 July 2013

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my sweet, sweet friend Luz (Luz means light in english, doesn’t she have the coolest name?) came to visit last month, and i couldn’t be happier to have her around for a whole week, to share my life in provo with her and have than enough time to catch up! we took her out to our favourite beaches and restaurants, and asked her to share her opinion on provo.

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

The nice temperature, day and night
The beautiful wild beaches and conch
The silence that I so much wished for
Everybody saying “Hi” everywhere, every time
A sand on the beach that doesn’t burn our feet
The gorgeous bougainvillea everywhere

what were your favourite things to do whilst on island –

Watching the most amazing sunsets
The Lemon 2 Go Coffee, it’s the coolest coffee shop I know
The great meals at the restaurants all around the island; Le Bouchon, The Vix, Caicos Cafe and Somewhere.

would you recommend to a friend – Certainly!

thank you, Light, for guest posting on myseastory!

check out other guest posts – HERE

first picture by me during Luz visit, all other pictures by Luz.

his dive story / 46

13 May 2013

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I am starting to really enjoy taking pics with my new wide and macro lens along with the new compact INON flash. I am still playing with the set ups as there are so many variations!