Family travel to Turks and Caicos Islands, an idyllic chain of 40 cays, islands and islets located a 90 short minutes flight from Miami, features water and land adventures suited to every age group.
The islands offer an incomparable setting where you and your family are greeted by sunny skies, captivating culture and wonderful wildlife like well known local animal celebrity, Jo Jo the dolphin. Known for his fondness for interacting with humans, this bottle nosed dolphin is not only known world-wide but was declared a national treasure in 1989.
Easy Flights to Providenciales
Short-haul flights to the islands are available from many North American hubs making family travel to Turks and Caicos Islands easy. Several airline companies offer flight specials as well. A June return flight via American Airlines from Toronto is $464 or $433 from New York. The best time to travel with your family to the Turks and Caicos could be during summer holidays. Excursion companies and hotels offer better pricing and Providenciales is generally less crowded.
Fun Family Activities in the Turks and Caicos Islands
The Turks and Caicos Islands have something for everyone. There’s a dizzying array of water activities, fascinating historical sites, and unique marine life. Mom can relax on the soft sandy beach, dad can tee off to some premier golf, and the kids can snorkel, go horseback riding, kayaking or just build sandcastles in the sun.
Looking for a fun experience to do together? You can board a catamaran or schooner and cruise the clear Caicos waters, view the underwater world in a glass-bottom vessel or snorkel around the reefs. You might even catch sight of Jo Jo bobbing in the waves!
Maybe you prefer an on-shore adventure. Celebrate island culture at the Island Fish Fry hosted at Bight Beach Children’s Park. Hop in a car and visit island sites like gorgeous Chalk Sound National Park or historic Sapodilla Bay.
Excursions The Whole Family Will Enjoy
Excursion companies not only have an intimate knowledge of their island but are warm, welcoming and committed to ensuring your experience is first-rate. Whether it’s the half day Snorkeling Tour or the full day Dream Day Getaway for the family, everyone will enjoy an outing with Caicos Dream Tours. The boats are top of the line with comfortable seating and onboard washrooms. Kids will love the fun onboard slide! Trips take you around the Caicos waters with stops at nearby cays so you and the kids can explore the marine world and the sandy beaches.
Family travel to Turks and Caicos Islands means family fun in a phenomenal home away from home. It’s a special place waiting just for you, and some of the residents here will definitely “flip” for your arrival!