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Turks & Caicos
Turks and Caicos Islands
12 miles of Grace Bay — possibly the clearest water in the Caribbean
Trade winds keep heat down. Best Dec-Apr (80°F dry). Off coast hurricane belt mostly. Aug-Sept = risk.
When to visit
Award flights from the US
Economy
American AAdvantage
+ $30 taxes
AA via MIA or CLT into PLS
British Airways Avios
+ $80 taxes
Avios on AA partner flight via MIA — sweet spot
Business / First
American AAdvantage
+ $50 taxes
AA business via MIA
JetBlue TrueBlue
+ $30 taxes
JetBlue Mint via NYC/BOS
Cash equivalent: economy ~$450 · business ~$1,500 roundtrip from NYC
Award hotels
Grace Bay Club
Independent
Family-owned luxury — Anguilla-vibe on Grace Bay.
Wymara Resort + Villas
Independent
Adults-favored boutique with infinity pools on Grace Bay.
The Sands at Grace Bay
Independent
Family-friendly condos on Grace Bay — good value.
What to see & do
Grace Bay Beach
12-mile coral reef-protected beach — soft white sand, turquoise water.
Snorkeling Reef
3rd-largest barrier reef in world — pristine coral, turtles, rays.
Conch Bar Caves (Middle Caicos)
Caribbean's largest limestone cave system — flashlight tours.
Iguana Island (Little Water Cay)
2,000 endangered Turks & Caicos iguanas roam free — protected reserve.
Bambarra Beach (Middle Caicos)
Untouched 4-mile beach — feels like Robinson Crusoe.
Da Conch Shack
Beachfront conch shack — conch fritters, fresh ceviche, rum punch with toes in sand.
Monthly weather
Best cards for this trip
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