The Turks and Caicos Islands are a British Overseas Territory and overseas territory of the European Union consisting of two groups of tropical islands in the Caribbean, the larger Caicos Islands and the smaller Turks Islands, known for tourism and as an offshore financial centre.
The islands lie southeast of Mayaguana in the Bahamas island chain and north of the island of Hispaniola. Cockburn Town, the capital since 1766, is situated on Grand Turk Island about 1,042 kilometres (647 mi) east-southeast of Miami in the United States. The islands have a total land area of 430 square kilometres (170 sq mi).
The islands are geographically contiguous to the Bahamas, but are politically a separate entity. The total population is about 45,000, of whom approximately 22,500 live on Providenciales in the Caicos Islands. Turks and Caicos Islands features a relatively dry and sunny marine tropical climate with relatively consistent temperatures throughout the course of the year. Summertime temperatures rarely exceed 33 °C (91 °F) and winter nighttime temperatures rarely fall below 18 °C (64 °F).
Below you will find a collection of photographs showing the beautiful beaches and various luxury resorts that can be found on the islands, enjoy!
Amanyara Beach Resort Turks & Caicos
The Grace Bay Club Turks & Caicos
The Tuscany Resort Turks & Caicos
Gansevoort Turks and Caicos
The Regent Palms Turks & Caicos
Parrot Cay Turks & Caicos
Villa Palmera Turks & Caicos
Turks & Caicos Beaches
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