Category Archives: Turks and Caicos Islands

TCSPCA Dog Show

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K.O. was a hit with his Gabbana sunglasses

What a wonderful afternoon with dogs of all shapes and sizes, potcakes and a mixture of breeds some large and some small. The fun started at 3 pm under the tent in Turtle Cove Marina. Categories for the competition were: Best Trick, Most Original Potcake, Dog Judges Would Most Like To Take Home, Looks Most Like Owner, Most Unusual Tail, Best Looking Female and Best Looking Male. There was a huge turn out of dogs and their owners as well as on lookers enjoying the day’s events.

Sweet Cookie was very timid as she took comfort in her owner's arms.

The judges are all ready to select the winners

 

I always look forward to Peggy's millinery stylings

Most Unusual Tail as both pup and owner strut their tail wags

Shadow doesn't seem to want to be ribboned

Oh so sweet......... One Eye Jack is a rescue and now has a caring family to love him

You can't resist such a beautiful face.......Jazz is an island potcake and you bet she gets lots of treats.

Jazz got top honours as she came in first place for the “Most Original Potcake” and second for “Best Looking Female”

Boca is an emotional support animal/therapy dog ready to help with healing those that are troubled

 

Heather Forbes of the Potcake Foundation was honoured for all her hard work in the dog and animal lovers community in the islands.

 

Donna Doran of Pampered Paws had some tough decisions to make as did all the judges

 

Mottlee and Mike in the "Looks Most Like Owner" categorie

 

Who paints a picture upside down.........amazing art work performance and show. The painting was then auctioned off.

 

Handsome Ben was the Top Dog in the TCSPCA dog show for 2012

What an amazing show and I’ll definitely be there next year.

Congratulations to all the winners and their two legged families. Well done to all the hard working volunteers that make this event such a hit every year……..YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST!

Marta

 

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

 

 

 

 

 

Anole Lizard

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Hmm.......looks pretty good to a thirsty little anole lizard

A beautiful evening and time for cocktail hour overlooking the marina at Harbour Club Villas. An uninvited guest came to have a look but he’s been here before and I took photos of him then. He just loves to lick the moisture off the beer bottle. I’m thinking I will have to send these off to the Corona people as I think it would make a cute ad!

He wasn't afraid of me although he knew I was there.

Time for a nice cold beer, one with lots of moisture beads for this little guy to lick.

It's been so dry of late and I'm sure he enjoyed the drink.

Look at that stretch!

Hope everyone enjoyed these photos……I had fun taking them and just watching this little guy coming back time and time again to have a few licks of the beer bottle.

 

 

Marta

 

 

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

Sand Bubbler Crab

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Look down and see the amazing art works at your feet

This fascinates me and I’m always looking down as I stroll along our Provo beaches. You’ll see those intricate balls of sand that form some wondrous patterns in the sand. I finally had to look this up and found out that it is all the works of a small crab……the Sand Bubbler Crab.

Sand bubbles created by the Sand Bubbler Crab

At low tide, the sand bubbler crabs emerge from their holes beneath the sand to gather microscopic food that the tide has brought in. They do this by collecting and sifting the sand, actually checking each grain, and rolling those parts that have nothing useful for them into little balls (sand bubbles) that they toss behind.

A little crab emerges from its burrow in the sand at low tide to search for food.

Sand bubbler crabs live in burrows in the sand, where they remain during high tide. When the tide is out, they come out on to the surface of the sand, and scour the sand for food, forming it into inflated pellets, which cover the sand and form some great designs.

Kinda looks like a palm tree to me!

Next time you are wandering on one of our beautiful beaches, take a look and see some of these intricate designs in the sand. A sand bubbler crab artist will be hiding near by just too shy to come out and take a bow!

 

 

Marta

 

 

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

Harbour Club Villas is a Trip Advisor winner

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Harbour Club Villas and Marina is #11 in Trip Advisor Travelers' Choice Award for the best service in all the Caribbean

We are delighted to announce that we have been named a winner of the 2012 Trip Advisor Travelers’ Choice Award in the category of Top 25 Hotels for Service in the Caribbean.

Harbour Club's unique location between Flamingo Lake and Cooper Jack Bight on the southern shores of Providenciales

This is an amazing achievement for a small tourist establishment like ours which is basically run by the two of us. I created this blog to highlight the wonders and attractions of our beautiful home islands of the Turks and Caicos and now we have been chosen among the best of the best.

Poolside surrounded by flowers and palm trees in a quiet and tranquil setting

It shows that you don’t have to be BIG or on Grace Bay to be recognized as a great place to book your vacation when visiting Provo. We were voted in at number eleven of the top 25 Hotels of the Caribbean this year and best of all, the award was for exceptional service to our guests. Our guests are all like friends and this award is coming from those who know us best, our travelers and visitors that have posted unbiased reviews of their vacations in our villas and their stays at Harbour Club. Many of our guests are repeat friends now and come back year after year.

The Travelers’ Choice Award given out by Trip Advisor is based on the opinions and reviews of millions of travelers and awarded to only a few, select hotels and establishments. Harbour Club Villas and Marina is now one of these stand out and distinctive properties. A great achievement for such a small vacation villa rental establishment.

Six, one bedroom villas that are perfect for couples or family groups.........rent one villa or all of them for that relaxing holiday you've always wanted

This hidden gem of an idyllic spot is both central and yet quiet, great for bonefishing and divers, built in 1998 on the southern shore of Providenciales.  A local architect, local contractors and local stone
workers were all instrumental in building what you see standing today overlooking Flamingo Lake. An intimate cluster of six, one bedroom villas, a pool and gazebo, a marina with several dive companies close by including Ocean Vibes, Flamingo Divers and Caicos Adventures.

Harbour Club's Marina where dive boats head off daily for the dive sites out at West Caicos and French Cay

Let me show you through our six  villa estate through more of my photos and don’t forget that we’ll arrange everything for you so that all you need do is relax and enjoy your vacation home away from home.

 

Spacious and open living room with all the comforts of your own villa accommodation

 

Large living room with dining area and a fully equipped kitchen.

 

Just perfect........have a bite to eat overlooking Flamingo Lake where you can often see bonefish tailing

 

all the bedrooms have comfortable queen sized beds and also the villas have sofa beds for additional guests

 

All villas are screened and have louvered windows for the cooling island breezes and fans throughout.

 

Many of our guests come for bonefishing in the lakes by Harbour Club Villas and we'll point you in the right direction giving our guests all kinds of tips as to where to go.

 

Flamingo Lake at sunset is absolutely spectacular......bonefishing can be great just before dusk.

 

Our gazebo by the pool is great for barbecues and meeting other guests

 

Have a dip in the pool or just relax while reading a book......Harbour Club has it all

 

Let us book some scuba diving for you..........it's just a short walk down to Harbour Club's Marina where dive boats are moored.

 

Each villa has its own patio.........grab your morning coffee and enjoy the view

 

Let us help you arrange your special wedding day...Harbour Club Villas can accommodate smaller groups of up to 24 people

 

We've had many beautiful brides at our villas. Contact Marta and I'll help you with all the planning for that special island beach wedding in the Turks and Caicos Islands

Here’s hoping we’ll see you in the not so distant future. We’ll help you make all the arrangements whether it be a special occasion getaway for two, honeymoon, anniversary, a bonefishing package or a group gathering for that wedding or scuba dive island holiday. Let us know what you would like and we’ll take it from there so that you only have to think about the great vacation to come. Contact us ……… Marta and Barry through our websites at:

www.harbourclubvillas.com                    info on our villas.

www.cloudnine.tc                  wedding and group information.

www.bonefishing.tc               bonefishing and fishing site including bonefishing packages with a local island guide.

www.diving.tc                         information on scuba diving, guest diving comments and dive sites in the Turks and Caicos.

Come join us and enjoy a peaceful vacation in our tropical island paradise.

Marta and Barry

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tarpon On the Fly

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Wow.........Lenny caught himself a beauty! This tarpon was at least 35 pounds.

Harbour Club Villa guest Lenny Mokan spotted tarpon on his bonefishing trip recently. He wasn’t rigged for tarpon and was broken off twice before rigging a heavier line.

Here's a nice bonefish.........Darin's amazing at spotting and finding fish

 

The rod bent double and the tarpon performed a great aerial display

Darin holds up the tarpon......what a great fish!

 

Lenny gently releases his first tarpon all 35 pounds of it!

 

Way to go Lenny!

Lenny's going to mount the fly when he frames up his best tarpon photo.

Check out Harbour Club Villas’ bonefishing packages and just like Lenny, you too can fish the endless flats off Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

 

Hope to see you soon…the fishing is GREAT.

 

Marta

 

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

Horse-Eye Jack’s Bar and Grill

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Check out this beautiful lunch spot right on the water in Blue Hills

Finally I made it out to one of my very favorite spots…..a gorgeous deck overlooking the water in Blue Hills. Horse-Eye Jack’s Bar and Grill has re-opened under new ownership and quite honestly, this has to be one of the musts when you come to Provo.

We had a delicious lunch just breathing in the amazing ocean scents and enjoying the colors and view.

How lucky we are to have this on our doorstep........lunch at Horse-Eye Jack's and the Margarita's are great!

Come on out to Horse-Eye Jack’s for lunch or dinner on the water. They open at 11 am so make sure you don’t miss this special island restaurant with the best views on Provo.

 

See you there soon!

 

Marta

 

 

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

 

Orchids at Sunset

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Wild orchids blooming at Harbour Club Villas over looking the sail boats in the Marina.

We enjoyed our first sunset of the first day of the new year in our favorite spot overlooking the marina. I had to include a beautiful Encyclia Altissima (orchid), the sun setting and some sail boat masts. Perfect end to a perfect day!

Hope 2012 is a great one for all!

 

Marta

 

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

Maskanoo 2011

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Love the unique masks at Maskanoo tonight at Grace Bay

What a fabulous evening down on Grace Bay where the hugely anticipated 2nd annual Maskanoo was held. We thoroughly enjoyed the music and great island entertainment, kids and adults of all ages with and without masks, food and even face painting for the kids. Grace Bay Road was lined with vendors selling local food, drinks, arts and crafts and everyone turned out for all the fun and excitement.

Diamond plays the ripsaw

There were adults and kids, tourists and residents chatting or walking, many dancing and having a great time as they enjoyed traditional ripsaw music played by the Island Boys and then we all listened to the awesome voice of Turks and Caicos’ own Barbara Johnson.

What a cutie...love those big eyes.

David Bowen, Cultural Director jumped, danced and blew his whistle as he led the Maskanoo parade along Grace Bay Road.

The most amazing and sensational Maskanoo hat mask that I've every seen!

These youngsters were having such a fun time

Even little babes were taking in the festivities

Hand made mask with palm frond decoration

Maskanoo parade .. if you missed it you'll have to wait until next year!

Colorful costumes and people dancing to the music

 

Stunning hand made maskanoo woven hat with embroidery

What a glorious voice! Barbara Johnson sang for crowds at Maskanoo

Maskanoo banner stretched across the road

A captivating little miss in her Maskanoo attire.

David Bowen leading the parade at Grace Bay

There was lots of dancing in the streets down in Grace Bay. Hope you managed to get down to experience this wonderful event and if you didn’t, we’ll see you next year.

See you there!

 

 

Marta

 

 

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com