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Turtles

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My tucked away little beach found by a few lucky visitors

My tucked away little beach found by a few lucky visitors

Late yesterday afternoon, we went down to a lovely beach not far from Harbour Club Villas. We were there with only one other couple…………..they must have been honeymooners as they had carved a heart in the sand.

Honeymooners leave a heart with their names and footprints in the sand

Honeymooners leave a heart with their names and footprints in the sand

There was great excitement as Marilyn saw something in the water…………I knew immediately that the turtles were out! Previous guests at our villas had sighted dozens….yes dozens of turtles here. I had even taken a trip out to see for myself but hadn’t sighted any. There was at least three turtles this time and their heads popped up over and over again as we sat enthralled watching them. I waded out into the water and managed to get these photos of them.
I managed to catch this photo of one of the turtles as I waited patiently in the water for them to come up for air.

I managed to catch this photo of one of the turtles as I waited patiently in the water for them to come up for air.

Another turtle pops his head up, saw me and went back under.

Another turtle pops his head up, saw me and went back under.

There has been numerous sightings of turtles here at this beach during the last month. I’m not sure why there would be so many of them and in the shallow waters of the south side of Provo close by our villas. I’ve mentioned it to a few people but no one seems to know.
I love seeing turtles and hope you do too on your next trip to our “beautiful by nature” Turks and Caicos Islands
Marta
http://www.diving.tc

Conch Shell

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These two young local boys in Blue Hills were showing off a beautiful conch shell that they wanted to sell.

These two young local boys in Blue Hills were showing off a beautiful conch shell that they wanted to sell.

Blue Hills is another of my favourite areas where there’s always something great to photograph. These guys were on the beach by Da Conch Shack selling conch shells that they had cleaned.

Marta

 

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

Old Tiki Huts at Malcolm Roads

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Old photo taken in 2002 of the tiki huts and dive boat out at Malcolm Roads beach

Years ago, Malcolm Roads was only accessible with a 4×4 jeep type vehicle and the hill was soooooo intimidating, pitted and huge ruts towards the bottom. It was always worth it as at the end of the road was a simply breathtaking stretch of beach with the tiki huts. We used to do our ladies beach day down there with not another soul around. I thought some of you might like to see my old photos of the tiki huts and beach.

White, powdery sand beach and always the amazing colours of blue and turquoise

White, powdery sand beach and always the amazing colours of blue and turquoise

 When we first came to Providenciales, the tiki huts were still useable for some shade but began to drastically deteriorate. They were originally built for a French game show that took place on that beach around 1992.

It's a real shame that this beautiful area was not protected for future generations. It is now the site of an exclusive hotel.

It's a real shame that this beautiful area was not protected for future generations. It is now the site of an exclusive hotel.

 

Dive boats would spend their intervals pulled up fairly close to shore

Dive boats would spend their intervals pulled up fairly close to shore

 

Those were the days.......exotic, remote......a piece of paradise.

Those were the days.......exotic, remote......a piece of paradise.

Hope you enjoyed my old photos of the tiki huts at Malcolm Roads. A bit of history that many of us fondly remember.

 

Marta

 

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

Beach Wedding

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Shelley and Shandi stop for some photos outside their villa at Harbour Club

Shelley and Shandi stop for some photos outside their villa at Harbour Club

What a day for a beach wedding……..Monday, April 20th…..glorious sunshine and the wind lay down a little as Shelley and Shandi headed off in their jeep to Malcolm Road’s beach.  Shelley was a beautiful bride dressed in a gorgeous green lace wedding gown with a spray of lilies and orchids that matched her dress exactly. Shandi with his quiet smile didn’t seem to be too nervous!!!!!
Shelley and Shandi married yesterday on the beach at Malcolm Roads

Shelley and Shandi married yesterday on the beach at Malcolm Roads

Malcolm Road’s beach was deserted and picture perfect for their special wedding ceremony performed by Pastor Coleby of the Healing Waters Ministry.

Yeah!!!!!!!! We did it..........Just Married

Yeah!!!!!!!! We did it..........Just Married

Malcolm Road’s beach isn’t your usual wedding beach but Shelley and Shandi simply couldn’t get over the spectacular beauty of this area. The rocks reminded Shelley of her PEI (that’s Canada folks ) roots.
One of my favourite photos of the newly weds.........Yes, they both went right into the warm waters at sunset.

One of my favourite photos of the newly weds.........Yes, they both went right into the warm waters at sunset.

The happy couple went right into the water ………they had warned the photographers that this is what they wanted to do.
Congratulations to Shelley and Shandi on their marriage here on our beautiful island of Providenciales.

Congratulations to Shelley and Shandi on their marriage here on our beautiful island of Providenciales.

If you want a quiet, intimate island wedding and honeymoon, our six villa complex is perfect for smaller group occasions. Just contact me for information on having your wedding here on Provo. We’ll help you plan your very special wedding day.

See you in the islands!

Marta

http://www.cloudnine.tc

Parasailing on Grace Bay

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If you're looking for a great view of our beautiful shoreline....take a parasailing flight way up high!

If you're looking for a great view of our beautiful shoreline....take a parasailing flight way up high!

Parasailing is a fun activity for all ages and Provo has a couple of top notch outfits that will take you up as high as 450 feet! What an adrenaline rush to have a bird’s eye view of our island. These photos were taken recently on Grace Bay and I actually didn’t know three people could go up at one time until I saw this group all go up together.

Each flight takes about 15 minutes and the views are simply breathtaking.

Each flight takes about 15 minutes and the views are simply breathtaking.

Be sure to ask them to dip you in the water a few times!!!!

Parasailers being dipped in and out of the water

Parasailers being dipped in and out of the water

Take a parasail flight when next you are on Providenciales……….call Marta and I’ll put you in touch with the right people.

Happy flying,

Marta

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

Water fun

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A boy's best friend...........nothing better than a cooling dip in our super clear waters.

A boy's best friend...........nothing better than a cooling dip in our super clear waters.

I don’t think he wants to let go of the ball. Lots of water fun at Grace Bay beach. The water in the Turks and Caicos Islands is so clear that you simply must see it for yourself. See you in the islands!

Marta

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

Sea Ox Eye Daisy

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The Sea Ox Eye Daisy found growing right off the sand among some rocks at Long Bay Beach

The Sea Ox Eye Daisy found growing right off the sand among some rocks at Long Bay Beach

I’m just amazed at how many wild flowers I see that are growing here in the islands. Some grow in the most precarious positions just out of pockets of dirt or sand in the rocks. There are two species of Sea Ox Eye Daisy found in The Turks and Caicos Islands. The one above has the official name of Borrichia Frutescens whose succulent leaves are covered in a fine silver fuzz. Until I took a close look at my photos, I didn’t realize there were two species.

Bright yellow flowers resembling a daisy appear throughout the year

Bright yellow flowers resembling a daisy appear throughout the year

This Sea Ox Eye Daisy is named Borrichia Arborescens and has leaves that are a deep green and smooth. These beautiful flowers are used by the locals and brewed into a tea for calming nerves and the stomach. The tea also treats colds, asthma, allergies and food poisoning. You can also eat the leaves in a salad to boost your Vitamin C content.

Watch for these pretty flowers the next time you are out for a walk.

Marta

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

Provo Ponies on the beach

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Riding with Provo Ponies out at Long Bay beach

Riding with Provo Ponies out at Long Bay beach

Imagine riding horses along a tropical beach on a perfect day with blue skies and the gorgeous backdrop of the turquoise waters out at Long Bay Beach. We were out for a long walk along the beach a week ago and met this group of horses and riders. Provo Ponies with Camille Slattery will take you for an idyllic ride along this quiet stretch of beach and since it is quite shallow you can take your horse out into the water.

You can trot and canter along a beautiful stretch of Long Bay Beach

You can trot and canter along a beautiful stretch of Long Bay Beach

What I find quite unique is that Provo Ponies started as a rescue operation for horses and ponies in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Many of the ponies and horses are from Grand Turk and the original ones were Paso Finos that had come to the TCI from the Dominican Republic and sadly were showing signs of abuse. These fine animals have been given a second chance and are loving their lives now and giving pleasure to so many people coming here to ride on the beaches of Provo.

If you would love to ride on the beach, contact me and I’ll put you in touch with Camille at Provo Ponies.

Happy trails!

Marta

http://www.harbourclubvillas.com

Smith’s Reef

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Looking at Smith's Reef from the shoreline

Looking at Smith's Reef from the shoreline

A sandy path leads through the rocks and into the water. The snorkel trail is a series of  reef balls that have tiles with information written on them and they begin in about 6 feet of water. About 20 yards off shore, there’s a small patch reef at about a 12 foot depth. 

Here's a map of the snorkel trail at Smith's Reef

Here's a map of the snorkel trail at Smith's Reef

 

You'll see lots of fish, corals, sponges, eagle rays cruising on through as well as turtles

You'll see lots of fish, corals, sponges, eagle rays cruising on through as well as turtles

We hope you’ll enjoy snorkeling at Smith’s Reef on your next visit to Provo.

See you there!

Marta,

http://www.diving.tc