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We decided to produce this site in order to keep our friends and family informed on the going on of our adventures in the Caribbean.

We packed our bags, not to mention the packing of our house in Ossett one sunny August day back in 2003 and set out on our Caribbean Adventure in the Turks & Caicos Islands.

Our time is mainly spent working on the island of Grand Turk; we spend 4 to 6 weeks here and then change over with my counterpart on Provo for 2 weeks.

You can follow the links on the left and take a look at some of the pictures I have taken whilst being here. We have made lots of new friend and had many a good night out.

I have also given you some information on the islands below. You can also find some useful links to the right which may be of interest to you.

Some facts about the Turks & Caicos Islands

The Turks and Caicos Islands are Caribbean islands, famous for their beautiful unspoilt beaches, coral reefs and coral walls that plunge down from turquoise shallows to the floor of the Atlantic Ocean 7000 feet below.

In previous centuries the Turks and Caicos Islands have been havens for famous pirates and traps for treasure-laden ships. They were exporters of salt (the white gold), conches and lobsters. Now a stable British Overseas Territory, the high-lights are tourism and off-shore finance. Scuba divers and wildlife enthusiasts can see manta rays, iguanas, great whales and Jojo the dolphin, a wild Atlantic bottle-nose dolphin who has adopted Turks and Caicos!

The islands were part of the UK's Jamaican colony until 1962, when they assumed the status of a separate crown colony upon Jamaica's independence. The governor of The Bahamas oversaw affairs from 1965 to 1973. With Bahamian independence, the islands received a separate governor in 1973. Although independence was agreed upon for 1982, the policy was reversed and the islands are presently a British overseas territory.

The beautiful Turks and Caicos Islands are situated 575 miles (or 75 minutes) southeast of Miami. Covering 193 square miles of the Atlantic Ocean, the Turks and Caicos Islands has the third largest coral reef system and the best tropical beaches in the world, making it a premier beach, diving and snorkelling destination and an ideal location for romance, family vacations, ecotourism and adventure seekers, which is probably why 60% of our visitors come back over and over again.

American Airlines, US Airways, Delta Airlines, Air Canada and British Airways offer direct routes from Miami, New York, Boston, Charlotte, Atlanta, Toronto and London. In addition those wishing to travel from within the region can make it easy by flying with BahamasAir, Air Jamaica Express, SkyKing and Inter Island Airways from Nassau, Montego Bay, Puerto Plata, Cap Haitien or Cuba.

One of the most valuable possessions of the islands are the pristine white sandy beaches, which in total cover 230 miles and are complemented with crystal clear turquoise waters. The islands are relatively flat but vary from sand dunes to lush green vegetation. There are eight inhabited islands: Salt Cay, Grand Turk, South Caicos, Middle Caicos, North Caicos, Providenciales, Parrot Cay and Pine Cay. East Caicos and West Caicos along with several other fascinating cays are uninhabited. People on the islands known as "Belongers" are known for their friendly spirit, which helps ensure this is a destination that helps people de-stress, feel comfortable and truly relax.

The Tourism industry gives Turks and Caicos its main revenue. In addition to this the country is also a major offshore financial centre. There is a small traditional fishing industry that continues throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands on South Caicos in particular. The island of Providenciales is our main tourist island, you will find International style hotel accommodations, each one has its own unique set up and surroundings with most of them being located on the beach as well as world class spas and cuisine. Native dishes such as fresh fish and peas and rice are served along with international cuisine with tropical twists, you will find this at most of the restaurants. More casual, rustic and intimate accommodations can be found on the other islands and smaller cays.

It is estimated that the Turks and Caicos Islands population has between 20,000 and 25,000 residents.