An eco-tourism website has been launched to promote the development of a sustainable economy for the islands of North and Middle Caicos.
The new website is the brainchild of Sara Kaufman and Daniel O. Forbes the founders of the Middle Caicos Co-op, the Middle Caicos Sailboat
Association and Daniels' Cafe. The Valentine's Day Cup Model Sailboat Races, another of their special events, attracted over 500 people to
Bambarra Beach this year for the day with many anticipating a return to visit. Both Kaufman and Forbes are readily recognized leaders in both
ecotourism and eco-heritage tourism, and they continue to open new doors that will bring more tourists to North and Middle Caicos.
In the spring edition of their e-newsletter, they note that it is becoming ever clearer that ecotourism is greatly assisting the development of a
sustainable economy for North and Middle Caicos. The pristine open spaces, miles of serene walking and cycling trails, dozens of deserted beaches,
spectacular catch and release bone fishing, excellent bird- watching, historical ruins, and living cultural attractions are everything an
eco-tourist looks for in a destination.
Both recognize the most pressing need for these islands to develop a robust ecotourism economy is promotion. Access to accurate and up to date
information, quickly and easily, is the goal of www.ecotourismtci.com.
Focused on North and Middle Caicos, Koffman and Forbes’ website links accommodation, tour operators, activities, and support services to make it
convenient for the internet explorer to find what they need for a great ecotour vacation. Introductions to all the islands are on the website,
however they note that developing the efforts underway on North and Middle Caicos, is the current target.
The e-newsletter highlights the many impressive accommodations and attractions on North & Middle Caicos, among them, snorkeling the
delightful coral heads just offshore, and the rock outcrops at Three Mary's Cays or Mudjin Harbour where fish abound; Kayaking through the
mangroves along any coastline; Bird-watching in the pine forests, grasslands and mangroves to discover tropic birds, fish eagles,
flamingoes, pelicans, ospreys, Sailing inside the barrier reef or in the Caicos flats in traditional sloops; traditional model sailboat racing; the
serious challenge of Catch 'n release of bone fishing; Hiking on Crossing Place trail, Exploring the historic ruins of the colonial settlers or
Taino Indians; a visit with basket weavers, farmers and fishermen to hear their stories and their choice of one of over 15 active churches for
worship.
The new eco-tourism website is www.ecotourismtci.com.
