Why the Turks and Caicos?

Several years ago I saw a documentary on how the Turks and Caicos islands were looking to leave British rule and were lobbying/considering becoming a part of Canada. It was there on television I first saw the beauty of their beaches and heard about this place.

Then the two biggest players in the Canadian Airline industry started travelling there regularly. With Westjet and Air Canada introducing their vacation packages, the location became less exotic and more "domestic". With more regular flights, the tourism industry grew and the availability of flights increased and prices came down. But not that much. It's still one of the more expensive Caribbean destinations.

I have travelled to the Bahamas and I feel quite strongly that I am most happy and blissful in the Bahamas. Though I still seek adventure, I wanted to try something/somewhere similar to the Bahamas. And since the Turks are very nearby.... a mere 30 minutes by plane further than the Bahamas, with similar climate and culture, it seemed a safe bet.

Safe it was! No armed guards at the resort, no warnings from the Canadian consulate. The locals speak English and the common currency is the US dollar.

It is a very small island/series of islands.  That in itself presents a unique situation agriculturally speaking and some unique shopping experiences. More to come .....