Providenciales, Turks and Caicos and the blue Atlantic from the air

Laced across the Atlantic Ocean in the western Caribbean region, the Turks and Caicos are a collection of 4 major islands and about 40 little cays; the most-visited island is Providenciales, home to the islands’ capital and the funky little international airport.

The big draws here are 1) some of the most clear and stunning water you’ll find anywhere and 2) more conch than you can throw a fork at.

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What kicking back at the Ocean Club Resort really looks like

Took a recent trip to the Turks and Caicos Islands in the Caribbean region, and whoowhee, was I excited.

While I was there, though…I often felt bored. And hot. And a little underwhelmed.

But now that I’ve been away from it for a few weeks, I miss the laid-back vibe, the conch, the soft sand and a surprising version of the Atlantic Ocean that’s so clear it could make you cry.

The switch seems clear to me: Then, I didn’t need a vacation, but now I do.

And these islands are all about vacation.

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