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beaches on the Turks and Caicos Islands

Taylor Bay

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Imagine yourself in this heavenly spot enjoying the sand and calm sea at Taylor Bay beach.

Imagine yourself in this heavenly spot enjoying the sand and calm sea at Taylor Bay beach.

These two little ones just couldn't stay awake to take in the gorgeous shallow waters of Taylor Bay
These two little ones just couldn’t stay awake to take in the gorgeous shallow waters of Taylor Bay

Great afternoon at Taylor Bay today…………the wind was blowing on the North shore so we tucked ourselves away in this idyllic spot. It was hot and the water was very calm. We met these two gentlemen from Quebec………Canadiens eh????? I guess Mom was at home while Dad and friend took the twins for a walk to the beach. Soooooo cute. If you have kids and are planning a trip to the Turks and Caicos, this is where you should bring them as you can walk out for a long ways in inches of water.

See you on the beach soon!

Marta

 

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Kite boarding at Malcolm Roads

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What a show we enjoyed on the beach at Malcolm Roads.........Mike and a friend were out doing flips and enjoying kiting off the beach at Malcolm Roads

What a show we enjoyed on the beach at Malcolm Roads.........Mike and a friend were out doing flips and enjoying kiting off the beach.

We drove out to Malcolm Roads beach today. It was looking quite miserable but Eve was positive the sun would shine and she’d be able to snorkel. Sure enough, out came the sun and a couple of kite boarders………..Mike Haas who is one of our island kiteboard instructors and a friend.

Mike Haas has been teaching kite boarding on Provo for a number of years now. Head down to the Turks and Caicos soon and learn how to kiteboard!

Mike Haas has been teaching kite boarding on Provo for a number of years now. Head down to the Turks and Caicos soon and learn how to kiteboard!

Not only was watching these guys kiteboard exciting but they also sighted a whale just off shore. No kidding……they were actually kiteboarding  with a 30 foot whale!

Kiteboarders flying high and doing flips and jumps entertained us on the beach today

Kiteboarders flying high and doing flips and jumps entertained us on the beach today

And so, if you want to holiday in the Turks and Caicos Islands and learn to kiteboard, just drop us a line at Harbour Club Villas and we’ll put you in touch with Mike.

See you soon,
Marta
http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

Passionflowers on the beach

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Our trip to the beach today was spectacular as I found these beautiful passionflowers growing along the sand dunes.

Our trip to the beach today was spectacular as I found these beautiful passionflowers growing along the sand dunes.

This flower is also called a Wild Apricot and a number of them are found in the Turks and Caicos Islands. I wanted to take some photos of the water through the waving sea oats and discovered passionflower vines blooming, some with pinkish red fruit and the flowers were also a little different. The one shown below had a pale pinkish tinge to the petals.

A delicate passionflower with a pink tinge to its petals

A delicate passionflower with a pink tinge to its petals

This passionflower had a deep purple centre...........just so beautiful so look for them on your next trip to the beach

This passionflower had a deep purple centre...........just so beautiful so look for them on your next trip to the beach

I’m still looking to find some red passionflowers and also I once saw a deep crimson one. I believe somewhere in my photos I do have pictures so I will look for them and put them up in another post.
Marta
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The beach for my 60th

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Drinks at SOMEWHERE on the beach for my 60th birthday......simply the most spectacular deck overlooking the White House Reef.

Drinks at SOMEWHERE on the beach for my 60th birthday......simply the most spectacular deck overlooking the White House Reef.

My 60th birthday and the three sisters headed for the beach as it was sunny and hot this morning. After basking in the sun, snorkeling and a delicious chicken sandwich snack from SOMEWHERE, we ended the morning with a pina colada and margheritas on the deck. Let me tell you, this spot is a gem, well thought out with high teak chairs and tables set up so that you can see the superb vista of the White House Reef and surrounding turquoise waters.

Imagine yourself sitting here sipping your favourite drink with that gorgeous turquoise ocean as a backdrop. The White House Reef was full of marine fish and Eve also saw a turtle.

Imagine yourself sitting here sipping your favourite drink with that gorgeous turquoise ocean as a backdrop. The White House Reef was full of marine fish and Eve also saw a turtle.

I love these tables and chairs and the overall feel of this deck area……….it reminds me of Jimmy’s at the old Island Princess years ago! Some of you may remember back then when we used to go there for breakfast and lunch.  

On your next visit to our beautiful island drop by and say Hi to Carmen at SOMEWHERE on the beach…………a new TexMex restaurant and bar right on the beach at the White House Reef. It will become one of your favourite spots with probably the best view on Provo!

See you there!

Cheers…………Marta

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Snorkeling

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Snorkeling along the shoreline looking for shells

Snorkeling along the shoreline looking for shells

Malcolm Roads beach is a spectacular stretch of sand with some pretty good snorkeling. Tina found all kinds of tiny shells and bits of coral right close to the shoreline.

A handful of treasures from the sea

A handful of treasures from the sea

 

Tiny shells and bits of coral are found just under the water in the sand along the waters edge.

Tiny shells and bits of coral are found just under the water in the sand along the waters edge.

Taylor Bay

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The shallow waters of Taylor Bay
The shallow waters of Taylor Bay

Taylor Bay is one of the most idyllic spots on the south side of Providenciales………..shallow water for a long ways out and hardly a soul on the beach. It’s a great spot for families with young kids because the water is generally calm and only inches deep. You can wade out for a long, long ways before it gets deeper.  We make sure to tell all our guests to pack up a picnic lunch, head to Taylor Bay and spend the day just lazing in the water. Bonefishing here can be good too. See you there????

Marta
http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

Dive Boats at Malcolm Roads

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A storm at sea intensifies the turquoise colours of the ocean

A storm at sea intensifies the turquoise colours of the ocean

It doesn’t matter what the weather is like at Malcolm Roads, the colours are always spectacular for photo taking. A passing storm and clouds turned the sea into brilliant shades of blue and turquoise. Dive boats were anchored out at the dive sites and in the foreground, two magnificent Cactus Trees framed my photo.

The Cactus Tree is endemic to the Turks and Caicos Islands and Bahamas

The Cactus Tree or Consolea nashii, ( locally called horse pear) is endemic to the Turks and Caicos Islands and Bahamas.

The Cactus Trees found at Malcolm Roads can reach hights of 12 feet and have a woody trunk. Flowers bloom throughout the year and are a rich red in colour with yellow stamens.

Bright red flowers of the Cactus Tree

Bright red flowers of the Cactus Tree

This particular species is found exclusively in the Turks and Caicos Islands as well as the Bahamas.

Visit the spectacular beach at Malcolm Roads and watch for these wonderful Cactus Trees.

Cheers,

Marta

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

Blue Hills and Pelicans

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What fun this little guy was having as he ran in and out of the water.

What fun this little guy was having as he ran in and out of the water.

This little guy was having so much fun on the beach by the pier out at Blue Hills.  The pier is a favourite perch for numerous brown pelicans and terns. Birdwatching is fun down in Blue Hills.

This handsome pelican was perched on one of the pillars on the pier at Blue Hills

This handsome pelican was perched on one of the pillars on the pier at Blue Hills

We often see Brown Pelicans and a good place for birdwatchers and birders to see them is down in Blue Hills. They glide along the water’s edge looking for fish and plummet from above down into the water as they dive for fish. 

This pelican was not too worried as I took his photo.
This pelican was not too worried as I took his photo.

Blue Hills is one of our local communities right on the ocean and one of my favourite spots for taking photos. Visitors are encouraged to take some time to enjoy the beauty of this part of Providenciales.

See you in Blue Hills!
Marta
http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

Long Bay beach

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Long Bay.......great for those long walks, beach combing, horse back riding and the best beach for kite boarding.

Long Bay.......great for those long walks, beach combing, horse back riding and the best beach for kite boarding.

How the weather changes here on Provo……………flat calm without a breath of wind early this morning then the wind picked up and really started to blow by the afternoon. A perfect day for walking the beach at Long Bay and I would imagine with the wind being up, that the kiteboarders would have been out taking advantage of the winds. We’ve had guests at Harbour Club that have come here specifically to kiteboard. I’ve watched them on numerous occasions out at the Bight beach which is a favourite as well as at Sapodilla Bay.

But back to Long Bay. It is what I call a wild beach, wind swept and strewn with conch shells as there are many conch out in the waters off the beach. There’s even a Haitien sloop (boat) up on the shore. Albert shows us how to find conch at Long Bay and then to crack the conch.

Finding conch in the waters at Long Bay.

Finding conch in the waters at Long Bay.

There’s lots of conch in the water out at Long Bay. We were shown all the ins and outs of crackin’ conch and how to serve up ” a fresh from the ocean” feast!

 

We didn't forget the limes....conch, fresh from the sea.

We didn't forget the limes....conch, fresh from the sea.

Albert used to do lots of fishing and knows exactly where to find conch. He showed us how to prepare the conch meat and served it to us out on the Long Bay beach.
Yum.....that conch with a squirt of lime is as fresh as it gets!
Yum…..that conch with a squirt of lime is as fresh as it gets!

Join us for a taste of Conch on your visit to the Turks and Caicos Islands. Hope to see you soon.

Marta
http://www.harbourclubvillas.com