Island Culture

Each island has a unique cultural identity shaped by the European colonialists, the African heritage of slaves, and the enduring legacies of the native Indian tribes. This rich history and its lasting influence is set against a backdrop of crystal clear waters and perpetual sunshine. The music, architecture, attitudes and customs have all, in some way, been shaped by the physical landscape and climate. The cultures of the Caribbean countries are a blend of colonial mainstays and pervasive influences by major ethnic groups of the region such as East Indians and Africans. Our articles highlight many of these unique cultures.

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Best Beach in the Turks & Caicos - Not Grace

When most people who have been to the Turks and Caicos are asked. "Where is the most beautiful beach on the island?" Well, most people never get off the island, Provo, so they only have Grace Bay to compare against. To find the most beautiful beach, I look at 3 key and equal parts; 1) The quality and color of the sand, 2)the colors of the water and 3)the number of people you have to step over to get to the water.

I do concede that the beaches of Grace Bay are special, but my selection for the best beach is the 7 plus miles along the northern coast of North Caicos. Whitby Beach is white, the waters beautiful and very view people, unlike the crowds on Grace Bay. They say a picture is worth a thousand words so I rest my case.

A Can't Miss Event - TURKS & CAICOS CONCH FESTIVAL

8th ANNUAL TURKS & CAICOS CONCH FESTIVAL

This one-of-a-kind beach side festival attracts tourists and locals alike to celebrate the islands’ most famous delicacy, historical icon, and number one export. Great food, live music, games and contests for all ages – and you get to pick the best conch dish in all of the islands.
“We’re excited about how popular the Conch Festival has become with both residents and visitors. The event showcases our great chefs and celebrates the unique aspects of the Turks and Caicos. It’s an ideal way for both residents and visitors to get a sense of our history, culture and diverse tourism offering,” said Dick Bain, President of the Blue Hills Conch Festival Association.

The highlight of the Conch Festival is a ‘conch-etition’ which pits the island’s best restaurants and chefs against each other in a tasting competition judged by a panel local and celebrity chefs. An added twist this year is that a member of the public will also serve as a judge, through a contest hosted by Turks and Caicos Reservations – a centralized Turks and Caicos tourism service

The “Conch-etition” is heating up! www.conchfestival.com.

A Special Attraction - The Hole

The Hole, a beautiful bottomless pit, rumor has it, that is connected via underground tunnels to the sea . More popularly seen from the topside although a few daring people have been known to voluntarily jump in. This isn't recommended as the walls aren't straight, the depth is unknown and there are no phones nearby if trouble is the outcome.

Located on the way to Long Bay Beach, take a left on
Seasage Hill Drive and go until you see the sign "the hole"

Courtesy of TCI Online

A T&C Favorite - Conch Chowder

Conch Chowder

2 medium potatoes cubed
3 tbsp butter
2 medium onions chopped semi-diced
4 cups chicken stock
instant mashed potatoes
4 processed chesse slices
2 tsp basil
ground pepper
2 chutes celery semi-diced
2 carrots semi-diced
1 cup milk
2 tsp seasoned salt
a couple of shakes of tabasco
1 conch diced and tenderized with mallet
louisianna hot sauce for garnish
1 cup mixed veggies

Add potatoes, butter and onions to medium to large pot. Cook onions till golden. Add all the other ingredients but the instant mashed potatoes to mixture. Simmer for about 1 hour. Add the instant mashed potatoes until chowder becomes thick like a cream type soup.

Let simmer for about 1 more hour to let the conch get tender.

Serve in bowl (duh), with louisianna hot sauce shaken on top to make two neat stripes.

Courtesy of TCI Online