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Horse-eyed Jacks

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Here we are for the start of my birthday week celebrations at Horse-eyed Jacks in Blue Hills.

Here we are for the start of my birthday week celebrations at Horse-eyed Jacks in Blue Hills.

What a day……….a trip to the beach and then margaritas and pina coladas down in Blue Hills at Horse-Eyed Jacks. Terrific deck overlooking the water, pelicans swooping down to catch fish right infront of us and a cooling breeze blowing off the ocean.

It doesn't get any better than this........sitting sipping a drink on the deck overlooking the sea.

It doesn't get any better than this........sitting sipping a drink on the deck overlooking the sea.

You simply must have a meal and drinks at Horse-Eyed Jacks on your next trip to Provo. It really is one of the best casual places to eat with simply the best view ever…………you’re right there beside the sand and water in Blue Hills which is my favourite local area.

Marta

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

Humpback Whale

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Magnificent creature..........Diving with a humbacked whale

Magnificent creature..........Diving with a humback whale

We had three guests that went out diving today with Mickey and Jayne of Flamingo Divers. Our guests were treated to an amazing dive when a humpback whale was sighted out at West Caicos. They quietly slid into the water and stayed together while observing this magnificent creature. Zach thought it was at least 50 feet as it was much larger than the bottom of the Flamingo’s boat. A perfect day of diving! Diving the reefs and walls of the Turks and Caicos is a wonderful experience………….visibility is excellent with an abundance of marine life.

Hope we see you soon when you head our way on your next dive trip.

Marta

http://www.diving.tc

Bonefishing

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A Dad and his son were out this afternoon wading Flamingo Lake in search of bonefish

A Dad and his son were out this afternoon wading Flamingo Lake in search of bonefish

A perfect day for bonefishing in Flamingo Lake right infront of Harbour Club Villas. I saw the entire family, Mom, Dad and two kids out in the lake. Only Dad was trying to fish but he was holding his little son by the hand most of the time. None the less they seemed to be having lots of fun.

Dad and his son out in Flamingo Lake. The photo was taken from our deck at Harbour Club Villas
Dad and his son out in Flamingo Lake. The photo was taken from our deck at Harbour Club Villas

Just steps from your villa door and you can be fishing in minutes. Grab your rod and go when you want to go. This week, our fishermen have caught some 3-4 pound bonefish and Arthur caught his first bonefish ever!! Barry gave him a secret tip and the next thing we knew, Arthur was smiling from ear to ear as he related the story of catching his first bonefish in Flamingo Lake. 

Come on down and do some flyfishing for bonefish. We’ll send you to some great spots whether for bonefishing or just lazing on a beautiful beach.
See you soon
Marta
http://www.bonefishing.tc

Potcakes

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How could you ever hope to resist loving a sweet potcake puppy with a face like this?????

How could you ever hope to resist loving a sweet potcake puppy with a face like this?????

Recent guests of Harbour Club Villas adopted this sweet little potcake puppy from our Turks and Caicos SPCA. Steve and Andres fell in love with this little one and have named her Tromba which is Spanish for “waterspout”. Potcakes are named after the congealed food that remained in the bottom of the cooking pot after reheating usually peas and rice several times. The scrapings or potcakes were fed to the dogs and hence the dogs have become known as Potcakes. Many of these dogs and puppies are found around the island and the spaying and neutering programs are not keeping up. Many are taken to the TCSPCA and Potcake Place where they are hopefully adopted. They are loving and loyal and perhaps when you visit our islands you might consider adopting one.

Potcakes are loveable and make a great family pet

Potcakes are loveable and make a great family pet

If you are heading our way and would like more info or would like to adopt a Potcake, just let me know. I’ll put you in touch with all the right people.

See you soon,

Marta

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

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.

Whale Watching

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Humpbacked Whale has flippers that are heavily scalloped and that are often a third of its total body length.

The Humpback Whale has flippers that are heavily scalloped and that are often a third of its total body length.

Once again, I have to thank Mickey and Jayne of Flamingo Divers for letting me use these incredible shots of the humpback whale they dove with in late January. These wonderful creatures can grow in length from 40 to 60 feet (12 to 15 meters) and can live from 70 or 80 years. The humpback whale is generally a blackish colour with a white area covering the throat grooves. They are playful and can throw themselves completely out of the water which is called “breaching”.  Salt Cay is truly the Whale capital of the islands from January to March every year as this is where the Atlantic Humpbacks migrate to the Silver Banks to calve and mate.

Impressive view of a Humpbacked Whale........head on down to the Turks and Caicos now and see them for yourselves
Impressive view of a Humpback Whale……..head on down to the Turks and Caicos now and see them for yourselves

Now’s the time to see whales in our beautiful waters. Book that trip soon and have an experience of a life time seeing these magnificent creatures.

Marta
http://www.diving.tc

Humpback Whale

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What a glorious sight........a humpbacked whale. Mickey and Jayne of Flamingo Divers and their group swam with this humback whale for the entire dive.

What a glorious sight........a humpback whale. Mickey and Jayne of Flamingo Divers and their group swam with this humpback whale for the entire dive.

 For those of you that have dreamed of seeing whales, now is the time to head down to the Turks and Caicos Islands. Every year from late January through April, the North Atlantic Humpback Whales migrate to the Silver Banks which is a mating and nursery area north of the Dominican Republic. Our islands are in the middle of this annual migratory route and the Humpback Whales can be spotted and heard “singing” all over the Turks and Caicos…………from West Caicos, Salt Cay, Grand Turk and even off the Malcolm Roads beach where I actually saw a mother and calf several years ago………my first and only sighting of a whale!

Mickey and Jayne of Flamingo Divers spent asome time up close and personal with a Humpbacked Whale on a recent dive trip.

Mickey and Jayne of Flamingo Divers spent some time up close and personal with a Humpback Whale on a recent dive trip.

Jayne writes: “We had a humpback show up on our dive on Jan 20th – stayed with us the entire dive, even followed me to my safety stop and did it with me! Then it came back to our divers on the 2nd dive. It was amazing. I’ve attached a couple of pics….(I have 196 of them so won’t send them all!!!!!)”

Thanks Mickey and Jayne for the great photos.

Book your dive trip now and you too will hopefully see the Humpback Whales migrating. Call me or email me at Harbour Club Villas and we’ll organize everything for you and or put you in touch with the diving experts.

See you soon……remember that if you want a chance at seeing whales, now is the prime time!

Marta

http://www.diving.tc

 

Shells

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Zebra Nerites are beautiful snails that you can find in rocky tidepools under full sun in the in the Turks and Caicos Islands

Zebra Nerites are beautiful snails that you can find in rocky tidepools under full sun in the Turks and Caicos Islands

When you are out exploring the North West Point area of Providenciales, look for these neat snails in the rock pools along the shoreline. They are found among intertidal rocks and are a small white shell with black zebra-like stripes.

Close up of these zebra striped shells

Close up of these zebra striped shells

 

Marta
http://www.diving.tc

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