The results are in and once again accolades are being showered on the Turks & Caicos Islands with Providenciales being named as the number one Beach Destination in the World as voted on in the Travelers Choice 2012 category by readers on the popular online site Trip Advisor.
Rising to the top of a formidable list of challengers, Providenciales took the number one spot over other worldwide locales which included regional stalwarts Aruba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, The Dominican Republic, Cuba and The Bahamas as well as far flung exotic beach destinations on the Red Sea, Mexico, Brazil, Philippines, Spain and perennial US favourites Honolulu and Miami Beach.
Trip Advisor, one of the worlds most turned to online sites for those seeking travel information had this to say about Providenciales garnering the top vote in the Worldwide Beach Destination category:
“What makes this little Caribbean island the Travelers’ Choice top beach destination for the second year in a row? Families love it for its uncrowded beaches at Taylor Bay and Grace Bay. Divers and snorkelers flock there to explore the bountiful barrier reef, including Smith’s Reef and its ocean floor walk. And newlyweds find it a perfectly romantic place for a honeymoon.”
Director of Tourism Ralph Higgs says he “concurs fully with Trip Advisors remarks” and added “the world is now discovering what we have known all along.”
With the entire world on stage competing for visitors to their shores, The Turks and Caicos Islands continues to stand out as one of the most desirable places to visit. The Tourist Board joins with all its industry partners and stakeholders in acknowledging this significant ranking and continues to strive to make our “Beautiful by Nature” destination one that is the most sought-after, not only in the region, but worldwide.
