Romantic Caribbean Vacation in winter weather that's impeecable!

Situated southeast of the Bahamas and north of Haiti, the British Overseas Territory of Turks and Caicos consists of around 40 islands, only eight of which are inhabited. The larger of the two island groups are the Caicos Islands, separated from the other group by the Turks Island Passage. The Caicos make up around 95 percent of the land area and are the home of 80 percent of the territory’s 22,000 inhabitants. Since the islands are not an autonomous administrative unit, there is no official capital. Nevertheless, the village of Kew located on North Caicos is considered as the territory’s unofficial capital. Tourism, fishing and offshore financial services are the bases of the islands’ economy. Due to its proximity to both the Bahamas and Florida, most of the islands’ vvacationers and honeymooners come from the United States and Canada and the number of tourists visiting the islands has been rising at a staggering rate over the last few years.

Vacation weather that's perfect for sightseeing

The islands’ main vacation and honeymoon appeal lies in their excellent year-round sunny and dry weather. December temperatures typically reach 80 degrees with a low around 64. December with the other winter months make up the rainy season, if you can call it that, as Turks and Caicos is often referred to as a tropical desert. These beautiful islands are renowned for their splendid sandy beaches and unbelievably clear waters. Boasting one of the longest coral reefs in the world, they are also a diving paradise. Serving as an important transit route for migrating sea creatures, such as whales, turtles and manta rays, the Turks Island Passage has an amazingly rich sea flora and fauna. In addition to marine life, shipwrecks represent a major attraction for divers who visit the islands from all corners of the world. Turks and Caicos Islands are marked by astounding diversity and every single island has distinct features; some are dry and feature sandy dunes, while others are strikingly green and abound with vegetation. The eight inhabited islands are Grand Turk, West Caicos, South Caicos, North Caicos, East Caicos, Middle Caicos, Salt Clay and Providenciales.

Boasting an international airport, Providenciales, or “Provo” as it is commonly called, is the most developed and populated island. It is the main entry point for both vacationers who fly to Turks and Caicos and those who arrive by ship at Provo’s international port. Provo has a wide range of tourist facilities, including upscale hotel resorts, a golf course, a casino and amazing white sandy beaches at Sapodilla Bay. One of Provo’s main attractions is the Chalk Sound National Park. It contains a breathtaking lake with turquoise waters and countless small islets, or cays. There are also many small cays in the sea around Provo, which can be accessed by boat and are a great sharing experience for honeymoon couples. An excursion by chartered boat to these tiny islets is highly recommended.

Things to see and do on the Islands

If you are in need of shopping, then you should definitely take care of that in Providenciales, in case you are headed to other smaller islands. From Provo, you can board a plane or boat to reach most of the other islands. In fact, if you have time, you should embark on an excursion and visit all of the islands. Do not fall into the trap of thinking that if you have seen Provo, you have seen it all. Each island is absolutely unique!

When looking for accomodations, there are numerous top quality honeymoon beach resorts to choose from with all inclusive vacation packages and hotle casino options available. You'll fine all of the inhabited islands have excellent tourism and vacation facilities, most notably Grand Turk, North Caicos and South Caicos. Grand Turk is particularly intriguing as it is the island with the largest number of historical buildings and ruins. South Caicos will be of special interest to you if you are a seafood enthusiast, since it is the fishing center of Turks and Caicos Islands. If you are looking for greenery, then North Caicos is the perfect island for you. It receives the highest amount of rainfall, thereby teeming with vegetation and wildlife. It also has a large pink flamingo and crab population. Even the uninhabited island of West Caicos is soon to receive a brand new tourist resort complex. This is not surprising as it is considered to provide the best conditions for diving.

Whichever island you choose for your December honeymoon destination, you will find it very easy to visit the other islands as well. If you do not have a chance, do not worry, you can always come back!