Tropical daydreams in Grace Bay
Fringed by sugar-white sand and swaying coconut palms, Grace Bay is a vision of tropical paradise. It sits on the island of Providenciales and is the beating heart of the Turks and Caicos archipelago, which lures sun seekers with some of the dreamiest beaches in the Caribbean. Accommodation comes in the form of stunning all-inclusive resorts and luxury Grace Bay vacation rentals. Spend your days devouring lobster at waterfront cafes, sipping on cocktails at breezy beach bars and, of course, soaking up the Providenciales sunshine.
Tour Grace Bay's Caicos Conch Farm
If you need a break from sun and sand, Cheshire Hall offers a change of scene. The plantation was built in the in the late 1700s by American colonists who remained loyal to Britain following the War of Independence. It is now run by the Turks and Caicos National Trust. You can wander around the grounds and visit buildings that bear testimony to the history of slavery in the islands. For an offbeat experience, head to the Caicos Conch Farm. It farms mollusks for the entire Bahamian Archipelago, with 30-minute guided tours offering a fascinating glimpse of the process.
Sun-kissed winters in Grace Bay
Winter is high season in the Turks and Caicos Islands, with flocks of sun seekers descending on Grace Bay. You'll enjoy clear skies and highs that hover around the 80s. Want to make every day a beach day? From luxury resorts to oceanfront bungalows, Grace Bay vacation rentals unlock access to some of the island's most coveted properties. Late summer and early fall ushers in Atlantic hurricane season. While you could encounter rainstorms, there's also every chance of sunshine and you could also score big savings.
Meet Grace Bay's sun-loving rock iguanas
Grace Bay is perched on the north-east coast of Providenciales, one of 40 low-lying coral islands in the Turks and Caicos archipelago. It stakes claim to some of the best beaches in the Caribbean, so why not make the most of the setting with gorgeous Grace Bay vacation rentals just steps from the sand? Intrepid travelers can daytrip to Chalk Sound National Park, a startling aquamarine lagoon studded with tiny islets. Kayak tours are a great opportunity to spot rock iguanas, lemon sharks and other aquatic wildlife.
How to get to and around Grace Bay
Fly into Providenciales Intl. Airport (PLS), the closest airport, located 6.8 mi (11 km) from the city center.