Because it is a paradise surrounded by crystal clear water, your trip to the Turks and Caicos Islands will be unlike any other. Between dream beaches and coral reefs, discover these islands to the sound of Caribbean music, taste its delicious cuisine and relax! Whether you come alone, with family or friends, your stay in the Turks and Caicos Islands (or Turquoise Islands) will necessarily be unforgettable. Put on your swimsuit, think of sunscreen and hats, and don't forget the camera because the magical landscapes you only saw in the brochures will be before your eyes this time!

To the north of Hispaniola and to the southeast of the Bahamas, the Turks and Caicos Islands comprise two archipelagos (more than thirty islands), the Turks Islands to the east and... the Caicos Islands to the west! Bathed by the Caribbean Sea, the archipelago lies in the Atlantic Ocean. There are actually two Turkish islands called Grand Turk and Salt Cay, and the Caiques consist of six large islands to the north, and smaller islands to the south. The Caiques Islands are the largest and represent about 90% of the Turquoise Islands archipelago. The capital, Cockburn town, is on Grand Turk Island. During the coffee break, you hear your boss tell his fabulous trip to the Bahamas... What if it was you next? Why don't you come back with the sunglasses brand and talk about the Turks and Caicos archipelago? What if it's your turn to make your colleagues grind their teeth? Treat yourself to a relaxing and exotic holiday! Come dive into the heart of the coral reef, cruise around the islands, enjoy the warm sandy beaches and listen to the waves gently break as you lick your toes! The islands enjoy a tropical, hot and dry climate. So you can enjoy the archipelago all year round. Between April and October the temperatures are higher there (approximately 29°). The trade winds tend to pleasantly cool the atmosphere. It generally takes 30° in summer and 25° in winter... Attention however, it happens that the Turks and Caicos Islands suffer from cyclones, tropical storms and therefore floods, between late summer and November generally. We advise you to leave between February and April, ideal period because the temperatures are pleasant and the tourist affluence less. Discovered in 1512 by Juan Poncé de Léon, the islands were then occupied by the Arawak Indians and Caribbean warriors (Amerindian people from Venezuela). Soon after, the archipelago was almost depopulated, because of deadly European diseases, and because of slavery. Between the 16th and 18th centuries the archipelago came under Spanish, French and then British domination. In Salt Cay (Caye Salée), as its name suggests, salt was extracted. George Washington used the salt works to conserve his army's food. It is also from these islands that you can observe whales, turtles and dolphins! The romanticism of a hand in hand stroll along beautiful beaches, the adrenaline provoked by a sea scooter ride, the calm of a museum telling you the history of the islands, the serenity of a day fishing, the wonder in front of uninhabited islands, the excitement of a scuba dive... And all this while staying in the best luxury hotels ortrageant! The Turks and Caicos Islands are waiting for you! Everything you hope for a happy stay combining culture, nature and relaxation is within reach for the greatest pleasure of young and old! So? Ready for takeoff? Relaxation, conviviality, warmth, beauty of the landscapes, it is impossible to sum up the archipelago in one word! The best would be to come and discover for yourself the treasures hidden in the Turks and Caicos Islands, the islands where a change of scenery, relaxation and pleasure will make your dream trip come true.

"The official language of the islands remains English because the archipelago is a British overseas territory. Your vaccinations must be up to date and it is advisable to be vaccinated against hepatitis (A and B) and yellow fever, without obligation. The currency is the American dollar."

Art and culture in the Turks and Caicos Islands
What a strange name, Turks and Caicos Islands... The origin remains uncertain as far as the Turks are concerned. Could it be from those local cactus whose head looks like a Turkish fez? Or the fact that these islands were used as landmarks by pirates, including Turkish privateers, who took advantage of the many passages of Spanish ships to "help themselves"? As for the Caïques islands, the caïque is the name of the reef of these islands, but it is also the word designating the long Ottoman boat, called "Kayik" in Turkish... It is to be lost there!

What to visit in the Turks and Caicos Islands
Since you will land on the island of Grand Turk, criss-cross the capital Cockburn Town, the national museum will allow you to apprehend the history of the archipelago. The houses are typical, the markets will enchant you by their colors and their intoxicating smell. Salt Cay, with its infrastructures reminiscent of the salt industry, will not fail to interest you. Providenciales Island with its cotton plantations, beautiful beaches, coral reef, golf etc. is worth a visit. The Caicos Islands also produce conchs, contributing to their protection. Grace bay, Malcom beach, Nortwest Point Marine National Park and others await you!