Turks and Caicos Resort Activities: What to Do

The Yachts Turks and Caicos Islands has it all: white sand beaches, world-class resorts and sparkling, sapphire-blue water that's perfect for swimming. Any of these can be enjoyed just steps from your hotel, but for more adventurous and restless tourists, there's plenty more to do when visiting this extension of the Antilles chain in the Caribbean.

Thanks to one of the longest reef systems anywhere on the planet, scuba diving and snorkelling are both popular activities. With underwater visibility stretching up to one hundred feet, and plenty of exotic wildlife including sea turtles, dolphins and humpback whales, Turks and Caicos is a diving paradise. Be sure to explore Providenciales Princess Alexandra National Park as well as Providenciales Northwest Point Park on the main island of Provo.

Beaches are of course the prime attraction when visiting a Turks and Caicos resort. On Provo alone there are nearly a dozen beautiful white sand strands to explore. Blue Hills Beach stretches for several kilometers on the northwest coast of Providenciales, while Discovery Bay and Malcolm Road Beach offer more secluded spots to enjoy your Caribbean sojourn. Of course, Grace Bay Beach on the Leeward Shore has been recognized as one of the best places in the Caribbean to enjoy a vacation.

When you're on the beach, sailing, boating, and parasailing are popular activities. Fishing charters are a perfect way to "get up and personal" with wildlife in the region, while newlyweds will likely prefer a chartered sailing yacht cruise. Sailing tours are a convenient route to the lesser-visited islands in the Turks and Caicos, and there are plenty of diving and whale watching charters to choose from.

Excursions and tours are a perfect way to experience the Turks and Caicos. There are caves and wildlife sanctuaries to explore, as well as plantation ruins and the preserved remains of the territory's colonial past.

Golfing is a popular activity on the Turks and Caicos. There is one 9-hole and one 18-hole golf course on the island of Provo, as well as a mini-golf course for the kids. All of the golf courses blend well with their natural setting, and there are plenty of opportunities to view native birds, especially flamingos.

Spas and salons are also popular destinations when visiting the Turks and Caicos for those seeking a spiritual and physical renewal. Some spas are exclusive retreats, while many plazas and shopping feature opportunities for rejuvenating, especially after a shopping trip, perhaps for souvenirs.