Turks & Caicos - 10 Shocks Tourists Have When They Visit TCI
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- Turks & Caicos is famous for its incredible turqoise water, friendly people, and all the conch you can eat. Here we focus on the fun culture shocks and tourist information that anyone visiting Turks & Caicos should know so they can have the best time possible in this incredible island paradise.
Filmed on Turks & Caicos at Grace Bay
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Also a very safe and no hustling island. No time share presentations, spring breakers, or mass crowds..he isnt exaggerating , the best place to enjoy the beach .
@Searat I am not wealthy , it can be affordable if you shop it, willing to go off season, and not stay in a 5 star property. Our place had a full kitchen and we bought our own alcohol & made many of our own meals
Let's go
Yes this is my Island 😩😌😌❤️
Those prices are outrageous though. Who can afford that?
@richard chapman why are you commenting on a post that is 2 years old? Stay off my comment and stay in your isolated bubble. Probably haven't even left your home
My shock was definitely the water... Most beautiful clear water I’ve ever seen thus far on my travels.
it really is incredible water
Jocelyn definitely helped!
Totally!
have you seen Anguilla!! omg I’ve been there twice it’s beautiful!! also I’ve been to Turks 2 times going on 3 next week
More beautiful than Cancun?😯
There are no words to do justice to the beauty of these islands. I’ve been a regular visitor for ten years and I still marvel at the breathtaking beauty- and the food. . . .OMG I’ve never had a bad meal here unless I’ve cooked it myself. ‘Somewhere Cafe and Bar’ is my favourite watering hole, right on the beach and a few steps away from a gorgeous reef and safe swimming. I can’t praise it enough. It’s absolutely unique, relatively unspoiled and incredible
Love Turks and Caicos 🇹🇨 will definitely be back
This guy has such a great personality! What a good example of customer service.
I love how he showcases every place like a local. Great job!
I wondered for a while what was meant by "TCI" and I realized all of a sudden that it was an abbreviation for Turks and Caicos Islands. I must acknowledge that that was the first time I heard about them. Thank you for that.Thank to you and your videos, I really feel like travelling in order to disco ver new ways of living and of thinking.
I went in 2014 for our honeymoon. It is a great place to just relax and kick back.
There’s so much more to do than the beach ; there’s almost every water sport in the book , there is island hopping , in Grand Turk you’ll find the museum , in salt cay , south caicos , middle Caicos , north caicos and even in Provo you’ll find a lot of historical sites and slave grounds to you can learn about the country , we have breweries you can visit , you can go shopping , we have a mobile bar you can take a ride on , and your the country while drinking , we have ATV riding and horse back riding , we have Versace club and Blu Bar , when Drake and the Kardashians visit they are there . We have beautiful sceneries on each island , and during certain times of year we have festivals , parties and and events going on you just have to ask about them , and every Thursday we have fish fry where you can go and get food, watch people perform and be entertained , and dance plus a Junkanoo performance . So much more to do , you’ve just got to know who to ask and when to visit
You are a perfect tourist guide. You answer my questions before I know what to ask
When you go to Grand Turk, East Caicos North Caicos or Middle Caicos, it is even more interesting.
How so?
Thank you for this Waltor you’ve done my country great Justice with this and also very informative for future visitors 👍🏾
Working and having fun here at Turks and Caicos Island is one of the unforgettable moment in my life. I love to eat conch! Yummy
Thanks for showing the fetching Mrs. Wolters on the beach. She's still go it!
I have been traveling to Turks and Caicos for 20+ years and there is so much more than just the beach...
Tell us more please . Going there in a few months with y family
Yes, beautiful place! Was there on my Carnival Cruise in 2018. One day surely was not enough!
We stopped at the Turks and Caicos while on a cruise. One of the shocks I noticed was how deep that drop off must be, because when you were in the water at the beach you felt like you could reach out and touch the ship. It felt like it was right next to you. That made for amazing selfies.
Love your videos
Very helpful and informative
Thank you!
Went there about 4 years ago best choice of my life. Love the all inclusive resort.
Carrie Blum which one? What’s the name of it?
My friends went to Club Med, price was reasonable.
I loved all you set abut Turks and Caicos. I lived there for ten years in the island of Providenciales. My son was born in Garnd Turk. I had a good time living the island time. It always bring a smile to my face when I remember it.
Going to T&C next Saturday for two weeks, been several other times, yes its just beach and water oriented and yes its expensive. We have a rented villa so will do a combo of some meals at the villa and some eating out. I do travel with spices and condiment packets to avoid buying all that, so its just the main stuff and beverages to buy. Will rent a car, no problem driving on the left, done it lots.
Thank you! I’ll be going there next month and I’m sooo excited! 🏝🏝🏝
I’m going in 6 weeks for my birthday. Also very excited 😊
How was you experiences?
excellent info !! TCI is on our short list so great to know this stuff to prepare. Beach and dogs are my favorite things anyway.
He isn't kidding about the taxis...they really are expensive. The whole damn island is $$$$$$.
But it truly is beautiful
Solid video !! I deff want to go there now. Love your relaxed vibe and and comfort in front of the camera. Watching your videos is almost like having a conversation and less like I’m watching a informative video
That is a really nice compliment Logan. I appreciate it. Hope you get to Turks to beach, relax, repeat :)
@@woltersworld lovely video may i ask when do you come 2 israel???regrd oran;
I went Turks & Caicos and love it there, would go again
Thank you for this video....headed there in 2 weeks!!!
How was it? Any tips?
How was it
This was helpful! Great video
You forgot the KiteBoarding! Best place to learn and to enjoy the sport. It's at the Long Bay Beach 10min drive from where you are in the video. I also rented jetskis once and went on a 2-3h tour between the islands. It was on a low wind day (BEST) and the water was just perfect. Totally recommend! One of the best tours ever! I also did the kayaking to the Iguana Island. FUN!
I'm going to Beaches in Turks in October! I can't wait! Great vid 👌
Use to work there and great the new guest
Great vid. Thx for sharing
Very detailed and informative!
I went to Provo on my honeymoon and it’s a quiet and relaxing Island. Coming from Jamaica this is night and day. I would definitely recommend getting a rental and go to the grocery store if you have a hotel room with a kitchen like my wife and I did.
This video helped me a lot. I'm here now. Greetings from Grace Bay Beach ⛱
One of our family’s favorite places we’ve been. Island time and beach time were the best.
The beach at Grace Bay is consistently ranked as one of the best 10 beaches in the world. The Sands is a great place to stay and centrally located on Grace Bay. The island has come a long way in the last 20 years but there is still not much else to do on the island and if you rent a car you would only need it for a day to see everything. It is a more expensive place to go then say Mexico but you also don’t get sick from the water.
Beach, eat, relax, repeat 😉
thanks for the video i really enjoyed it
Loved Turks and Caicos one of my favorite trips. But please be aware cleaning a conch shell is hard work if you want it to be nice even if they clean it.
Was there this past April! It was pure heaven! Already booked another trip in 2021
Here now! It's amazing
Are the no-see-ums (biting midges) an issue? Did you have to wear bug spray all day?
My friend was here the day you posted this video
It's about time!
I've been watching your videos for years, and I really enjoy them! They've helped me plan so many trips with my family around the world. I'm thinking of doing a tropical trip with them soon, so I started with this video. Do you have a video where you list the best places you've ever traveled with your family to? Thank you!
You gotta get to North and Middle Caicos for the cool beaches and geological sites. It’s so so isolated though.
There's also the Fish Fry that happens every Thursday! Lots of fresh food and music. And if you like beer you can take a tour of the Turk's Head Brewery and do a tasting in their taproom.
Keep God first and he will bless you
Oh My GOD, that PLACE IS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Thank You Wolter for this Video. The Beach is GREAT.
Jennifer, the beaches are insane. It is just gorgeous.
@@woltersworld Oh Yes, it looks like you guys had a lot of fun there. It does look beautiful.
#1 beach in the world
Gets quite boring to see every day for 16 years
Love love love...new subbie
Very helpful thank you!!
You are very welcome
Provo is just one island in TCI. Grand Turk is very different.
Grand turk is very dangerous but any island in the bwi if you get out of line your in danger
Daniel Johnson I live in Grand Turk and it is NOT very dangerous. Yes as a typical country we have a few crimes, but Grand Turk is safer than Provo in my opinion. Speak facts or don’t speak at all! 🤗 🇹🇨
@@AngeliaN649 Been robbed on both.
And your right on a few of my friends have died on provo so far by april of this past year i believe there were already ten murders for the year on a 7 mile island
@@AngeliaN649 Got held up at the beach at gunpoint yes its real lovely place to stay . How many people in your jail or prison ..Authority in the islands is a joke I do speak fact your not an off islander there not going to steal or rob from you i just happen to go by there on a cruise . I own a house in Provo
Yes the major shocker for me was the water. I couldn’t stay out of it! I met amazing people and went clubbing which was cool to experience in TCI! The cost of food was eye-opening! Other than that, Can’t wait to go back. Never travel on a Saturday or Sunday you’ll be in customs forever! Lesson Learned.
Jenny Allison Where did you go clubbing?
Oooo I’m headed there in April for a birthday/girls trip. 🤗What clubs did you go to or would you recommend??
This water chocked you? I can see you are never been to the good beaches xD
My daughter and l are about to take a cruise to there on the Carvinal Pride very soon. Bahamas l was there in 2010 on a cruise from Charleston South Carolina . Now me and my daughter going on the Carvinal Pride here in Baltimore MD from our home town. I am very excited to see what another ship has to offer.
very beautiful place the beaches look awesomely beautiful. did you ever go fishing there I hear it is very good.
thank you, the info you give is awesome?
Have been here several times and will return . Best water of any island in the caribbean . My main reason to return is the diving , its what i live for . We stay at beaches resort . Northwest has the best dive sites while Grace bay is a shorter boat ride to some decent dives . If you have never been to Turks you owe it to yourself to make it here . Its not cheap , but worth every penny and the memories you will take .
My Home Town TCI 🇹🇨!
Good to know
Love your videos
I just went here 2 weeks ago and I will say I definitely recommend it. Everything he said is correct. I will say I would definitely get a rental car, there’s a ton to do and see and driving whenever we needed came in handy. The driving on the left was a little weird at first but you get use to it. Also, make sure your internet on your phone is ready for you to be outside the US. We only had WiFi to use so driving around was a little difficult trying to get around but we just used the map and figured it out pretty easy after a couple days.
Not everything it’s still a british colony which is the main thing u should know
Well done! 👍🏾
happy for the dogs 💞
Been working as a 1st mate with Kenard Cruises on that island Turk's and Caicos for 5years... I missed that place...
My Island Home!There's slot more than going to the beach.There's an 18 hole Golf Course you can enjoy!Island Tours..there's a conch farm as well.It all depend on what you're looking for!
First went there in 1988 dirt roads a tin airport building and no streets lights at all, took a old school-bus to the ClubMed ! love it because I sat on the beach looking at the pitch-black sky just full of stars. and we had JOJO the Dolphin on the beach.
thanks for info
That all I need is the beach 🏖 and 🎣
thank you
Love TCI
This’s a sign definitely
Very informative video! My fiance & I used a lot of this information to help prepare for our trip to Turks & Caicos. We had such a great time there in February! We just posted a video of our trip that highlights a lot of what you talked about :)
Can you give a link to the video ? Was the water warm in February ?
Scuba! Some great Diving!
Where did you go? What agency?
Great video, however in regards to your second point, there are more than one island in The Turks and Caicos with each island having their own amenities. Grand Turk have a museum for anyone that’s wondering
Check out Salt Cay. The smallest of the inhabited Family Islands w fewer than 100 people: belongers, winter residents, Haitians, all friendly and get along.
Thanks for this video. Like the theme! Will take off my list cuz my boys want adventure outdoor activities: zipline, hike, jet skis, etc
yeah, that is not it here
@@patrickreilly7115 and i mentioned all of them in the video...
Not to be rude but I’m from the Turks and Caicos Islands. Some of the things that you are mentioning are misleading and incorrect. There are 8 islands that make up The TCI, all producing their unique activities.
There are opportunities to jet-ski in The TCI, there are zip-lining activities available in Grand Turk. There are many historical sites you can visit to learn about the culture of the islands. Every Thursday evening, there is an event called Fish Fry. Locals and tourists attend for an evening of local cuisine, bands, vendors and Junkanoo.
There are lots to do in the Turks and Caicos Islands besides the beaches.
@@woltersworld NOT True - you never looked beyond the beach. There are loads of watersports and tours to go on
There's plenty to do. We rode atvs, jet skis, horseback riding, and a couple clubs. I had a great time!
And the tiki bar in the ocean.
Haven't hear the word 'conch' since I read Lord of the Flies/Golding.
I havent heard it since Spongebob.
That’s where I learned the name, read that book in the 9th grade - I was cool with calling everything “seashell” lol
WE ENJOY STAYING AT THE BEAUTIFUL ONE ON MARLIN VILLAS. OUR RECEPTORS WAS AWESOME AND SAW TO OUR EVERY NEED. AWESOME BEACH FUN EVERYDAY AT GRAVE BAY. LASTLY VERY EXPENSIVE ISLAND. GREAT VACATION ENJOYED THE NIGHT LIFE CASINOS.
We were there NOVEMBER 8-15 AWESOME STAY FOR RELAXING. ENJOY THE FISH FRY ON THURSDAY EVENING. MOST AWESOME BEAUTIFUL BEACHES. ENJOYED SEVERAL RESTAURANTS THERE ALSO.
My wife, daughter, and I spent 10 days on T and C Island at the end of March 2021.Magical is an understatement! My first visit to the island was in 1987. I was 23 years old and I water skied with Jojo the dolphin right with me the whole way. When we came back, Gigi, my eleven year old daughter, and myself jet skied, parasailed, fished, and snorkeled. Note: We found that we got better pricing from a local to do all these activities than the resort we stayed at was offering. Also go jet skiing with Caribbean Cruises, while jet skiing, we visited Half moon bay (iguana island) and Shell island. It was a far better experience than going on a boat with 30 people. I know everyone has a different budget, but we had hired a local photographer to come with us three or for different days on our excursions and on the beach. The photographs and videos we have are PRICELESS!! just like the Visa commercial, and it was all done for hundreds, not thousands. We have already booked next years trip, but as for me and my family, when we are looking for a “beach vacation” there is no other island and sea like Turks and Caicos!!!!!!
Going there in 3 weeks. How strict are they with masks? Can you walk around town or the resort without wearing one? I couldn't wait for everything to go back to normal, I'm really looking forward to chilling on Grace bay!
@@phichi5488 No they were not strict at all with the masks, but as you would expect, when you go to the front desk or when you are in any shop or indoor location, you have to wear one. But if you are walking outside around the resort you do not have to wear one.
One good thing back in the 1980s the sky was pitch black on Provo at night so it was full of stars ! And the dirt roads and the old school-bus to the club !
i live here i love all the food
We ate conch everyday! Cracked conch was my favorite 😋
Thanks. Looks like Cancun with all-inclusive hotels is a clear winner for me for beach vacation.
Nothing but the beach? I'm totally cool with that.
seriously, beach or snorkel. good service though and the water is incredible
Ever consider doing a video about what travel credits cards you use?
I have some notes on a video for that. I just have not gotten it filmed yet. so it is on the list :)
Yes travel credit cards!!!
I was there for my birthday specifically to relax at the beach and in that gorgeous blue water! I walked a dog at the Potcake Place. Great organization! Did you guys stay at Royal West Indies Resort? That restaurant clip looked familiar. I’m ready to go back🙂
Denise Parker I thought the same thing about the restaurant clip. I’ve stayed at RWI resort as well. In fact, going back there tomorrow...
T & c was very close to becoming a canadian province and the nation were about to use the canadian dollar back in 2011
TCI
Conch is very common in Key West too. 😎
As someone from Chicago who's wrapping up a week long visit to Grace Bay, I'd add BUGS to the list!! Even with bug spray, every day we've ended up with new bug bites. My spouse and I are up to over 40 bites in total! I think it's in part because it's rained every day (at least for an hour), so I hear the bugs are more active when it rains. But seriously, if you come here in November, be prepared for itchy bites!
Get indoors before dusk falls too. You will get bit the most for the two or three hours starting at dusk.
also look out for areas with stagnant water because they tend to be more active there
As an Islander this has been a long time problem because we have no proper drainage,and stagnant pools of water everywhere creating primetime breeding grounds.The mosquitoes to me are in abundance just like the foreign invasion and are equally annoying.
That’s our hurricane and rainy seasons , it’s bound to rain and have a lot of bugs . You should try visiting in the summer like May-August or your next best bet is very late winter like December and into the spring months .
That is really unlucky. Many people have reactions to Noseeum bites. They are small but very irritating. I’m surprised bug spray didn’t work- I’ve found they don’t even like the non-toxic stuff... I live here and our family seems to be immune now😎
I have been there 10 to 11 times. One of the most beautiful beaches (Grace Bay) that you will see. Great restaurants, from inexpensive (Conch Shack, Bugaloos), Moderate (Hemingways, Mango Reef), to expensive (Magnolia (my personal favorite), Grace's Cottage (take 2 credit cards), Bay Bistro, Cayoba). Must go to the Fish Fry (wed or thurs night), a sort of flea market with food, drink, little souvenirs and music. Find Marvelous Max walking up and down the beach for water sports. Rent a boat and go fishing and/or snorkeling. Golf course is OK. People are great, very safe island.
Thanks, I scratched Turks and Caicos 🇹🇨 off my list 😏😉
Turks Kebab restaurant is number one ! Everything is very Delicious !
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you're such a great personality and youtuber!
Thank you for that. That is really nice of you
heading to South Caicos this spring
Spent a year on south Caicos 16/17 stayed at East Bay Resort. Great place and island people are wonderful.
Go Kiteboarding. What could be better than that? Maybe Bugaloos
My Husband was born there & im waiting to visit as he has a house he bought there..mayb when this covid is over we will come...
you should do a new series of the expected budget for each place, and break it down, give the expensive, medium and cheap options
If you go to Gabriel Traveler here on TH-cam he breaks down a lot of the budget options and prices for places around the world.
@@woltersworld thank you for the tip! they are really good videos but what I'm talking about is a bit different - not just show prices for stuff that you do at the time, but the expected prices for different kinds of hotels, transport and daily expenses, all summed up. I would like to do that, but I don't have the experience outside of Greece and a few European countries so my list is not long enough :(
My family rescued a potcake from the Bahamas after hurricane Dorian. he is the sweetest pup ever.
Excellent video. It is truly as Wolter described, a beautiful piece of paradise with everything a beach lover would want.. If theres one downside to the place, and l hope the authorities make note: despite signs stating beach chairs are gratis, the front rows are controlled by local goons who will come over as soon as you sit on one of them to demand $10 per chair. No cops will intervene with these local thugs. Aside from this, it is a beautiful beach, white sand, pristine waters with fabulous views both over & underwater.
my guy we have food, shopping, there’s fish fry every thursday night at the park, kiteboarding, there’s a national museum in the capital as well as a cruise port and horseback riding, you should try to see the caves and mudjin harbour in middle caicos and drive around on north caicos
Hey, I’m visiting providenciales for New Years ...do they have the fish fry there to ? Would love to enjoy the culture while visiting
@@DeesCurve Yeah Provo is the only island where we do have Fish Fry! :) Every Thursday (I believe 5-9) at the Kid's Park. Also, try to get around to a resort New Year's party, they're always a blast; enjoy your trip!
You live there? I'm looking to visit & need some pointers. I love doing local & hole in the wall restaurants, other than the beach.
@@pinkcrushvelvet8295, In that case, you should try Mr. Grouper's they have really good local food and Kalooki's in Blue Hills; it's got good food and it's right on the beach. There're a lot of hidden gems that I still don't know about; if I were you I'd try asking the locals where they'd recommend :)
Wow ! nice beach 😘
they have dozens of nice beaches... like everywhere :)
@@woltersworld nice I should visit this place sometime 👍 thanks for amazing videos you make, keep it up
Went there like 23 years ago when I was 6. Don't remember too much lol.... I really want to go but only on an all inclusive. It's too expensive other wise. It seems to have a similar vibe as the Cook Islands which is the best place ever! I really want to go back and recommend it anyone! There's a weekly direct flight from LA once a week... Maybe you Jocelyn could go... Stay at Sea Change Villas
We really want to visit the cook islands. I have had a lot of friends from Australia and NZ that kept raving about the place. So we really want to go
Good enough