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Optional Tours
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Here are just a few of the exciting excursions Discount Vacations can arrange to enhance your vacation.Your Discount Vacations Destination Representative will help you choose and then make the necessary arrangements.
Say "I Do" to this Honeymoon spot
There's no better spot on earth for weddings and honeymoons than this island paradise. Fine international dining options, pealing church bells, breathtaking starlit skies and a people who share your joy make your special day a true celebration. Then, savor romantic moments on a secluded beach or even arrange a private getaway. Or, if the time is right, take an evening cruise to watch the glow worms sparkling under the stars.
Eco Tours and National Parks
The world's largest per-capita area of land set aside for preservation may left be located right here, A national park system developed in 1992 set aside more than 325 square miles in 33 protected areas in this island group whose slogan is "Beautiful by Nature." Many of these parks are available for you to enjoy. On North Caicos, you can walk around the ruins of a plantation site at Flamingo Pond, or perhaps you'll explore the conch bar caves and nature trails on Middle Caicos.
Undersea Delights
Surrounded by miles of coral reef, the Turks & Caicos provide award winning snorkeling and diving opportunities. The pollution-free waters offer excellent visibility of up to 200 feet, so you can easily enjoy a rainbow of colors as you search for tropical fish, migrating humpback whales, manta rays, sea turtles and schools of wild dolphins. Water temperatures average 74 to 82 degrees (F) year round, so you'll always be comfortable!
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Sample Itinerary
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Discount Vacations gives you the freedom to create your dream vacation.Here's a sample to get you started.
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Calendar Of Events
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Here's a sample of festivals, holidays and special events.You may want to plan your vacation around events that interest you.
| January |
Jan 1: New Year's Day - Public Holiday
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| February |
Feb to March: Whale watching Trips begin as over 2000 whales pass close to the shores.
Feb 6: Bob Marley's Birthday Reggae Jam on Providenciales
From 23 Feb to May: 40th Anniversary events of John Glenn's splashdown on Grand Turk. Events including Space exhibition at the Turks & Caicos National Museum, lectures and special Space themed event.
Feb 27: Arts Festival runs until 2 March
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| March |
Feb to March: Whale watching Trips begin as over 2000 whales pass close to the shores.
March 2: Last Day of Arts Festival (27 Feb-2 March) Costume Parade on Grand Turk
March 11: Commonwealth Day - Public Holiday
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| April |
April 1: Easter Monday - Public Holiday, Kite Flying Competition on Providenciales
April 22: Earth Day, environmental events in TCI
April 26-27: Salt Cay Day "Fun in the Sun" on Salt Cay
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| May |
Feb to May: 40th Anniversary events of John Glenn and Scott Carpenter's splashdown on Grand Turk after first two orbits. Events include Space exhibition at the Turks & Caicos National Museum, lectures and special Space themed event.
May 23-25: Regatta on South Caicos, held on the weekend nearest the 24th of May. The oldest festival in the islands. One can see powerboat sailboat races.
May 27: National Hero's Day - Public Holiday
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| June |
June 1-4: Queen's Golden Jubilee is a Public Holiday. To commemorate the occasion, a number of regal events, parades, music concerts, shows and traditional cultural activities and displays will take place throughout the Turks & Caicos Islands.
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| July |
Turks & Caicos Music & Cultural Festival, July 28-31, 2005:
Tickets are general admission and are the same rate for adults & children.
July 28th, Thursday: Jeffrey Osborne, Gregory Isaacs and Local Artists. Featuring R&B and Soul Music. Concert being held at Turtle Cove Marina, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos at 8:30 PM
July 29th, Friday: Miss Turks & Caicos Pageant. Musical Artist: Stanley Roots. Featuring Annual Beauty Pageant & Music Concert. Held at Turtle Cove Marina, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos at 8:30 PM
July 30th, Saturday: Shaggy, Ashanti, Tabou Combo and Local Artists. Featuring Reggae and R&B Music Concert. Held at Turtle Cove Marina, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos at 8:30 PM
July 31st, Sunday: BeBe Winans, Candi Staton and Local Artists. Featuring: Gospel Music Concert. Held at Turtle Cove Marina, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos at 7:00 PM
Passengers will be provided with a voucher that they will exchange at the front desk upon arrival for their actual tickets. They may also exchange them at the venue on the day on the show, but it is recommended they pick them up at their hotel upon arrival. Transportation to and from the venue is not included in the price of the tickets.
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| August |
August 1: Emancipation Day - Public Holiday
1 - 4 August: Grand Turk Heineken Game Fishing Tournament on Grand Turk. Held in Grand Turk with beach parties on Governor's Beach, loads of prize categories and the excitement of the Calcutta event launches the festivities on Thursday evening August 1.
Mid-August: M.C. Expo on Middle Caicos. Held in August in the island of Middle Caicos. The visitor can watch the traditional sailboat races and join in the procession along the Crossing Place Trail.
August 31: Cactus Festival on Grand Turk
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| September |
Sept 23-29: Cultural Week
Sept 27: National Youth Day - Public Holiday
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| October |
Early October: Tourism Awareness week with first ever Eco Tourism Awards Ceremony. Sponsored by the Turks & Caicos Tourist Board is celebrated the 2nd week in October. The emphasis is educating the Public about Tourism. Highlights: The Annual Gospel Awards Concert, cultural evenings and other tourism-oriented activities including debates, art and essay competitions.
Oct 14: Columbus Day - Public Holiday
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| November |
Nov 23: Museum Day on Grand Turk. The Saturday closest to 23 November sees a celebration of the opening of the National Museum and includes choral singing, children's entertainment, local foods, live music and face painting.
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| December |
Dec 14: Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Grand Turk
Dec 18: The Anglican Church Bazaar on Grand Turk
Dec 25: Christmas Day - Public Holiday
Dec 26: Boxing Day Fair - Methodist Church on Grand Turk - Public Holiday
Dec 31: Old Year's Night Church Services. In the Islands it is a tradition that for everyone who can, to end the old and welcome the New Year in a church. (Maybe it is a myth that if the New Year finds you in church you will have a good year). Services are held at all churches throughout the Islands.
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