Virgin Atlantic To Launch Brand New Service To The Turks And Caicos

Turks and Caicos, a tropical paradise with some of the world's best snorkelling and scuba diving, will soon be accessible by VA commercial flights.

Beautiful white sand beaches can be found on the islands of Turks and Caicos, and the turquoise seas here are some of the cleanest in the world. The islands provide a breathtaking setting for snorkelling and scuba diving because to the extensive barrier reef that protects the area and is a unique habitat to brilliant coral, dolphins, turtles, and stingrays.

Virgin Atlantic now offers service to this island in addition to the Bahamas, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Jamaica, and other Caribbean locations. Among World Travel Awards' 2023 honorees, the Turks and Caicos Islands Tourist Board was named both the Caribbean's Leading Beach and Caribbean's Most Romantic Destination.

Virgin Atlantic will begin offering twice-weekly service to the Turks and Caicos islands throughout the winter and summer months. Tickets for departures beginning at London Heathrow on November 15th, 2023, are now available.

Turks and Caicos, just north of Cuba, is home to beautiful beaches, delectable cuisine, and the world's third-largest barrier reef. It's also the newest island in Virgin Atlantic's Caribbean collection.

There's no better region to have a vacation, since the weather is pleasant all year and the sky is clear every day. Moreover, if you are a Virgin Red member, you can fly there for 20,000 Virgin Points* or more.

So, if you decide to go, don't miss out on the amazing food of Turks and Caicos just because it's less well-known than that of its Caribbean neighbours. Popular dishes include conch salad and fritters, Johnny cakes, hominy grits, and hot sauce prepared from scotch bonnet peppers.

Providenciales is one of the busiest places in Turks and Caicos because of the weekly Turks and Caicos Fish Fry, held every Thursday night. Enjoy the finest of the local cuisine with a refreshing rum drink and a festival vibe.

The National Museum of the Turks and Caicos Islands is located in the ancient Guinep House, one of the oldest private dwellings still standing on the islands. Learn about the Lucayans, the original inhabitants of The Bahamas, and see artefacts from the colonial period.

There is an authentic reproduction of an 1800s house on display right now, while another exhibit delves deeply into the role Turks and Caicos played in the space race in 1962.

Boaby Rock Point, Pillory Beach, and the Grand Turk Lighthouse are some of the greatest places to see the sky become orange at sunset in the Caribbean. Malcolm's Road Beach is located on the westernmost tip of Providenciales, but the stunning scenery is well worth the effort of getting there.

Water sports are quite common in Turks and Caicos, as visitors may go canyoneering, kayaking, and paddle-boarding in the crystal blue seas that surround the islands.

This is the place to go if you want to witness an amazing variety of marine life. Dolphins, whales, turtles, and manta rays may all be seen from the surface, while the coral reef below is home to a variety of brightly coloured species. There are approximately 40 diving sites on Grand Turk that provide access to the spectacular barrier reef, while the lagoon at Chalk Sound National Park is so pristine that you can see fish gliding under your kayak.

Turks and Caicos is home to incredible marine life, but there is also a lot to see on land. Even though Providenciales is home to multiple national parks including Northwest Point Marine National Park and Bird Rock Trail, visitors in search of uncommon birds may have to go beyond the island.

Spending the day horseback riding along Long Bay Beach is one of the greatest land-based activities. Riding down the four-mile length of white beach while taking in the breathtaking vistas of the Caribbean Sea can be an unforgettable experience.

Little Water Cay, located in the Leeward part of Providenciales, is more often referred to as Iguana Island. These reptiles are very uncommon to see. There are only approximately 5,000 of these animals left in the wild, so it's important that the island's visitors respect their environment and learn everything they can about them at the welcome centre.

London Heathrow to Turks & Caicos Islands flights beginning on November 15, 2023, are currently on sale.

 

source: breakingtravelnews.com