Turks & Caicos experiences?

Looking to possibly go this summer (Jul-Aug) for mostly scuba, but other
sites/activities of interest on land would be of interest also.

Thanks.

in article KVlwc.15621$tH1.465789@twister.southeast.rr.com, Masked UID at
masked_uid@hotmail.com wrote on 6/5/04 8:46 AM:

> Looking to possibly go this summer (Jul-Aug) for mostly scuba, but other
> sites/activities of interest on land would be of interest also.
>
> Thanks.
>
The place is undergoing massive growth and development. Go NOW before it
looks like Cancun or some other overdeveloped place. Topside is quite,
scuba on the other hand is FANTASTIC. I've been there one month at a time
1999, 2001, 2002 & 2003 on Grace Bay on Provo. I over booked this summer,
but may squeeze in 2 weeks in August. BTW: Lobster season open there 8/1,
so if you like to eat bugs, go after 7/31~!!!



Try Flamingo Divers, tell 'em Chip says hello!

Mtbchip
San Diego, CA

For MOSTLY scuba, I would suggest a liveaboard. There are 2 liveaboard
operations there. Most of the good sites are a LONG boat ride from Turtle
Cove (on Grace Bay), and the conditions can be rough.

I have done the trip twice. Excellent diving. Lots of really great wall
dives. Lots of big critters.

Here are 2 links for the liveaboard boats.

http://www.aggressor.com/subpage.php?d=6
http://www.caribexplorer.com/

Like someone already said, development is making a mess of the place.


"Masked UID" <masked_uid@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Looking to possibly go this summer (Jul-Aug) for mostly scuba, but other
> sites/activities of interest on land would be of interest also.
>
> Thanks.
>

Just got back from TCI, I agree with Mtbchip there is a massive amount of
construction going on.
I dived with Dive Provo (British run school) based at Ports Of Call (nearest
hotel-Comfort Suites).
Excellent reef walls, no wrecks. But long boat trips (1 hour approx in most
cases).
Also next to Ports of Call is Fifi Kunz's Caicos Adventures.
Here are the websites.
http://www.diveprovo.com/
http://www.tcidiving.com/

Go now before it turns into concrete jungle!!

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> Looking to possibly go this summer (Jul-Aug) for mostly scuba, but other
> sites/activities of interest on land would be of interest also.
>
> Thanks.
>