A Quiet Retreat in the Turks & Caicos

Posted on July 23, 2008
Filed Under Caribbean, Islands, Vacation Rentals |

If you’re looking for plenty of white sand beaches and turquoise waters, you won’t be disappointed with the Turks & Caicos Islands. Providenciales is the most populated of the larger islands and its famous Grace Bay Beach, the most visited.

While it certainly deserves its reputation as one of the worlds best beaches, Grace Bay has also become one of the most crowded. Seems like resorts are jammed into about every available inch of its 12 mile length.

Turks & Caicos - Smith Reef However there are plenty of places on Provo and especially the other islands to find that same gorgeous sand and water, but without all the people. In fact there are even a few spots left at the end of Grace Bay towards Turtle Cove.

This is the end where the beach gets a bit rockier in places, but its also where the reef is easily accessed for snorkeling. A short walk out and you’re on Smiths Reef which offers some of the best snorkeling anywhere.

Turks & Caicos Villa Besides the reef, the best feature of all is the fact that there are several villas available for rent where you have your own section of beach – not that you need it since there’s hardly anyone down there anyway. But you will love the isolation and solitude.

This one is set back from the beach, but has a tower gazebo for a 360 degree view of the beach, as well as the marina. Not being directly on the beach, its super quiet – especially at night, and the pool is hidden from view as well. Perfect for honeymooners and quiet getaways.