How to Travel to the Turks and Caicos Islands on a Budget

Seriously.  It’s possible.   Visit During the Off-Season High-season in the Turks and Caicos Islands is mid-December through mid-April.  After all, when you’re desperate to escape the cold, as many North Americans and Europeans are in the dead of winter, what’s more desirable than a nearby island paradise with perfect weather (think 70s with very little rain)? Room rates (and the cost of activities) plummet after Spring Break by at least 30-50%.  Off-season pricing remains…

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Dinner at The Palms’ Parallel23

View of The Palms' lobby, dressed for Christmas, from the Parallel23 patio.

Less hyped than other high-end resort restaurants in Grace Bay, The Palms’ Parallel23 is ideal for a romantic evening or special occasion.  Like all fine dining in Provo, a dinner for two will set you back a shit load of pretty pennies.  But, hey, you’re on vacation!  And we all deserve magical moments. THE RESORT The Palms, until recently a Regent property, is a luxe resort built of Caribbean coral stone and adorned with old…

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When in Provo, Eat Conch (at da Conch Shack, of course)

Welcome to da Conch Shack and Rum Bar, colorful and iconic!

Living up to its name, Da Conch Shack is unquestionably da place to go to sample conch in Turks and Caicos.  A staple on international “Best Beach Bar” lists and plugged in the NYT best-selling travel guide 1000 Places to See Before You Die, this place is the real deal.  Arguably the best restaurant in Provo, you’d be remiss to skip it.   GET AWAY FROM GRACE BAY There are many reasons to venture away…

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Dining Guide: TCI

Fresh, seasonal Caicos Spiny Lobster with plums.

This is not a sponsored post. Each of our dining experiences were self-financed. Our reviews are entirely genuine. With more than 100 restaurants, world-class chefs adeptly applying international influences to the local seafood bounty, and a successful annual Caribbean Food & Wine Festival, the culinary scene in Providenciales couldn’t be hotter. Where When How, a Turks and Caicos Islands magazine, produces a super helpful annual Providenciales Dining Guide (peruse the online version at www.wherewhenhow.com or snag a…

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