Grand Turk

575 miles south east of Miami, Florida and 30 miles south of the Bahamas the capital of the Turks and
Caicos Islands archipelago, Grand Turk should definitely be on your bucket list if you’re looking for the
ultimate laid back vacay! With historical colonial architecture, rustic charm, warm friendly locals, 350
days of Sunshine and flawless beaches you will fall in love with this slice of heaven.

#1 Bohio Dive Resort
or maybe Osprey Beach Hotel
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Get on “island-time” at the wonderful Bohio Dive Resort. This beautiful and welcoming resort is situated
on Pillory Beach, a stretch of stunning powder-white sand that runs for miles along crystal clear water.
This immaculate 16 room hotel, is inAmate but checks all the boxes. With wonderful food, a laid back vibe,
and where owners Tom and Ginny and their amazing staff, greet you and treat you like family. Each room
is located on the beach with a deck and breathtaking ocean views. There’s no beUer place to watch the
sunset at the end of every day.

If you’re into diving, the hotel’s dive masters, Nate and DJ share a variety of amazing locaAons just minutes
from the resort. Most of the dives are wall dives, as there is a sharp drop off just 300 yards off shore
where water depths go from 40-60 feet to more than 7000 feet! Bohio has its own on-site PADI dive shop
catering to all levels of divers as well.

For the non-diver, Bohio is the perfect place to grab a good book and simply chill on the pristine beach or
float in the clear warm water. There’s a fantastic beachfront restaurant where you can relax and order
amazing casual food and grab a cocktail. If you are there on a Saturday night, the barbecue with live music
and delicious food that’s cooked to order is hands-down a MUST. Hint: order Rosie’s Rum Punch at the Ike
& Donkey Beach Bar and kick back! www.bohioresort.com

#2 Experience Traditional Caribbean Food & Drinks
Jack’s Shack
For a great local place right on the beach check out Jack’s Shack. Chef Henry makes the finest jerk chicken,
bbq chicken, french fries, and cracked conch around! Accompanied by beer or tropical mixed drink, it
doesn’t get much better! Large portions of great food at low prices, a friendly staff, comfortable outdoor
shaded seating, good music, and no hassles, makes this the perfect place to enjoy the acernoon while
watching the waves roll in. @JacksshackGrandTurk

Sunshines Resturant and Lounge
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For an amazing and authentic Caribbean breakfast or lunch, head to Sunshines Restaurant & Lounge. You
will feel welcome the moment you step through the door and made to feel at home with their fantasAc
home cooked food. The menu changes daily, depending on what is available, and for $8 you can enjoy a
lunch buffet of oxtail, rice, chicken, pork chop, coleslaw, and plantains. The food is excellent value and the
take away menu is preUy amazing too – offering home cooked meals like jerk pork, steamed dumplings,
peas n rice, and a porAon of scrumpAous ‘love knots’ (like a pretzel roll). The owner, Ms. Sunshine, serves
up big portions with a big smile. @SunshineRestaurantLounge Phone (649) 241-2042

Beached Whale Bar and Grill
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If you are looking for a local’s favorite, the Beached Whale Bar and Grill is your spot. This open air, quaint,
secret and casual place is family friendly and has both bar and table seating overlooking the beach in a
relaxed setting away from the crowds. Executive Chef, Serghino Campbell’s menu of island inspired, pub
grub favorites, include his daily fish specials, along with Coconut Shrimp, Cracked Conch, Jerk Chicken,
Island Seafood Chowder, and Conch Fritters. The flavorful dishes taste even better accompanied with one
or two of their many creative cocktails. How does one pass up a drink called “How Lulu Lost Her Bikini”?
www.grandturkcc.com Phone: (649) 946-1880

#3 White Sands Charters & Tours
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If you’re looking to escape the crowds, take a 2 hour Gibbs Cay Snorkel/Conch Dive Adventure with White
Sands. It may be your most memorable acernoon in Grand Turk! Whether you’re a first-Amer or not,
everyone is given a lesson and you’ll find yourself swimming and snorkeling with some incredible marine
life. You’ll see tons of exoAc fish, sea turtles, “the wall”, try conch diving, and even hold a manta ray. If
you aren’t the snorkeling type, you can walk out to chin deep water and sAll see your feet and the sea life
up close and personal.

On the way to Gibbs Cay, the crew stops the boat and dives down for conch shells, which you will later
learn how to shuck on the sand. The crew cleans and prepares everything to perfection and you’ll enjoy a
freshly caught, delicious bowl of fresh conch salad, served with chips, salsa and rum punch. You’ll even
receive a beautiful souvenir conch shell at the end of your tour. www.whitesandssnorkel.com Phone: (649)
243-3291

#4 Discover the Sights and History of the Turks and Caicos Islands
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You can take a romantic sunset cruise, enjoy spectacular snorkeling right off the beach, do a self-guided
historical walking tour, rent a golf cart, car, or scooter and create your own Grand Turk adventure! Go
Whale Watching with Turks and Caicos Whale Watching and from January through April, you’ll see
hundreds of these gentle giants passing within 400-500 yards off shore. Grab a chair or set sail around the
islands on a half-day catamaran cruise as you see North AtlanAc humpback and gray whales migraAng
through the Grand Turk Passage.

If you’re a dog lover check out Potcake Place Dog Rescue. With a mission to reduce the number of
homeless “potcakes” on the island, Potcake Place is a non-profit organization run solely by volunteers.
Named acer the food they are fed – “the cake at the bottom of the cooking pot”, these wonderful dogs
are cared for a loved and it’s definitely worth a stop for a real local type of experience … its super
sweet….but beware you may fall in love and end up going home with a new family member!
www.potcakeplace.com Phone: (649) 231 1010

#5 Go Scuba Diving
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With the reef starting in just 30 feet of water, the Turks and Caicos have two features that define local
diving: excellent sheer walls and the third largest barrier reef in the world. With the surface water
temperatures ranging from 77-83 degrees, and the visibility around 100 feet, there are over 40 named
dive sites to choose from including Amphitheatre, The Aquarium, Black Forest, Coral Canyon, Coral
Garden, McDonald’s, Rolling Hills, and the Tunnels. Located less than a mile offshore is the Columbus
Landfall NaXonal Marine Park, named acer Christopher Columbus. It’s a protected marine park offering
divers an incredible 7000 foot wall to explore coral, turtles, dolphins, whales, manta rays and more.

If you’re looking for a truly amazing experience with personalized excursions, check out award winning
diving and snorkeling experts Oasis Divers http://www.oasisdivers.com Phone: (649) 946-1128. Oasis
Divers provides top notch diving and water sports adventures with an emphasis on unique experiences,
safety standards, and personalized service. They also offer amazing snorkeling tours, deep-sea fishing,
kayaking, whale-watching, and sailing.

Grand Turk Diving
www.gtdiving.com
Phone: (649) 946-1559
Grand Turk Diving is dedicated to providing cruise ship
passengers with the most personalized service, Grand Turk Diving offers excursions including snorkel tours
with a beach pick up close to your ship, as well as scuba diving experiences.
Blue Water Divers www.grandturkscuba.com Phone: (649) 946-2432. With a focus on environmental
educaAon for over 30 years, Blue Water Divers is the oldest dive operator on Grand Turk. They are also
the only PADI 5 Star Dive Center and the personal service you’ll receive here from the owner Mitch Rolling
and his wonderful staff is incredible.

Ready to take your flip flops off, put your snorkel gear on and get on “island-time”? Kick back, chill out and
recharge your battery on Grand Turk in Turks and Caicos. If you like what you see, don’t forget to explore more
hotel offers with Dollar Travel Group!