BEACH
COMBING | BIRD WATCHING |
BOATING
| EXPLORING |
FISHING
| RESTAURANT
| SCUBA DIVING | SNORKELING
North Caicos is the most striking of the Turks and Caicos Islands,
the major assets of the island include its unspoiled beauty, its wildlife, its spaciousness, its
miles of unoccupied, beautiful white sand beaches, its fishing and its unexplored
barrier coral reef providing some of the best scuba diving in the
world. This island is lush in natural
vegetation and is described as the garden spot of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
The endless summer climate of the
unspoiled island
paradise of North Caicos offers visitors a wide range of activities and
facilities, from snorkeling in the clear turquoise waters, to visiting local
settlements and loyalist plantation ruins.
North Caicos is truly a water
and beach lovers' paradise. Investors, scuba divers, nature lovers, vacationers,
and fishermen all find Turks and Caicos Islands a pleasant surprise. The local
inhabitants are very nice people and are happy to see you.
Here are Some experiences
you may find beautiful and exhilarating.
Our beaches are spectacular! You can enjoy miles of uncrowded, clean,
virgin shoreline, collecting gorgeous tropical seashells. Experience our magnificent sunrises &
sunsets; we do recommend a visit during
the full moon, the moon rising over Pelican Beach is truly beautiful. You may
even see a green flash when the sets. When it rains it is usually just a short
shower and it is not uncommon to see a double rainbow.
The salt ponds and
inland marshes serve as excellent feeding grounds for resident and migratory
birds. Search for Great Blue Herons, the rare West Indian Whistling duck, Flamingos,
Osprey and Pelicans alongside Grebes, Egrets, Terns, Frigates, Boobies and other water birds.
There are flocks
of Flamingo at Mud Hole Pond and Flamingo Pond near Kew which is home for the
largest flock of Flamingos in the Turks and Caicos Islands. You will find Ospreys and
their nesting sites on the adjacent Three Mary Cays, and a wide variety of
other birds on the islands extensive nature reserves and sanctuaries.
Boats are available for charter from local people for fishing,
snorkeling, diving, and exploring. Boating to
the uninhabited East Bay Cay
National Park, you can easily find the rock iguana along the shoreline, which
is the largest native land animal in the Turks
and Caicos Islands. Also, taking kayak trips along the shoreline,
mangroves, and to the outer islands, allow many opportunities for bird watching.
North Caicos is a l2 minute scenic air hop from
Provo and approximately 35 minutes by boat. You can spend days exploring
uninhabited islands, remote back roads, sandy beaches, rocky shorelines.
Tour the island by bike,
plane, car, motor scooter or there are plenty of taxi cabs for hire. Bike to Three Mary Cays for a day
of snorkeling, swimming, and beachcombing. Explore Kew, a historic native
settlement with plantation ruins, the grandest of which is Wades Green. Lucayan artifacts were found in the caves near Sandy Point. Cottage
Pond at Sandy Point is a large pool of fresh water carved by a meteorite with tropical vegetation.
Beach picnics, fish
cookouts on deserted cays, and boat excursions to
other islands are easily arranged. A Ferry service takes you to Middle Caicos for
sightseeing, cave exploration tours, beachcombing and hiking on the historical coastal trail called the Crossing Over Nature Trail.
Rental
cars are available for $60 per day, scooters for $30 per day,
Experienced
native guides can take you big game fishing as well as fishing for
snapper, bonefish or barracuda.
Local fisherman can supply you with the 'catch of the day', which could be
snapper, grouper, lobster or conch. Which is also served at all the local
restaurants.
There are three hotel establishments within walking distance from Pelican
Beach Condos with bar and restaurant facilities. Pelican Beach Hotel is right
next door and has excellent native style food. The Prospect of Whitby and
Ocean Beach are both excellent restaurants, they are right down the beach, and require reservations. There are various other
local/native restaurants throughout the island (Marina View, Papa Grunts, Titters, and The
Anchor Inn) and five grocery stores, one is at the end of our road. The
farm in Village of
Kew is inactive right now but you might find a coconut, papaya, or some
bananas still growing.
In
the last decade on Turks and Caicos, divers have begun to discover some of the
finest coral reefs and walls in the world, with over a dozen world class walls
that have become Mecca for the serious diver. The deep
offshore waters serve as major transit points for Humpback Whales,
spotted Eagle rays, Manta Rays and Turtles. Bordering the edges
of the islands are lines of coral reef and some of the most impressive walls
of coral in the Caribbean.
From late December
through April, the entire Atlantic herd of 2,500 Humpback Whales pass through
the shores on their annual migration. During this period divers can listen to an underwater concert of
the whale's' songs. During the summer, divers encounter Manta Rays cruising the
face of the walls and encounters with Dolphin
are not uncommon.
Snorkel on the barrier reef
and discover why North Caicos is beautiful by nature. The calm turquoise waters of
North Caicos provide a perfect haven for
exploring the abundant tame marine life. Snorkeling is something you won't
want to miss.
JoJo the famous dolphin
visits the North Caicos beaches occasionally and it is an awesome experience
to snorkel with him.
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& C Management CO.,
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