Come on in for a better view. The Vistas has two suites, upper and lower. They can be rented separately or together. (click on links for images). The Lower Suite has recently been remodeled and now has its own deck. It has a living room with a kitchenette, including small refrigerator, two burner stove, microwave and sink, bedroom which can be equipped with either one queen bed or two twin beds. There is a TV for watching CDs and VCRs, a covered patio, and a screened private deck for sunning and whale watching. Lower Suite (newly remolded). Your Salt Cay Home comes with a top floor and an optional bottom floor. The Upper Suite has a deck overlooking the ocean and is an open floor plan with fully stocked kitchen, living room bedroom and bath. Television with CD and VCR and assorted movies. Air Conditioning (Generally AC is not necessary because of the steady breezes. But a portable unit is available. There is a sure charge to cover the extra electricity costs. The Lower Suite has a patio facing the ocean, living room with small refrigerator and microwave, bedroom and bath. There is a separate entrance. A rollaway bed and air mattress are also available. The Vistas Features. You should come just for the sunsets, or the stars of the Milkyway. Yes, you can see the Milkyway like you've never seen it before.

About Salt Cay: Salt Cay is a tiny island (3 square miles) in the Turks Caicos Islands that for years was one of the largest salt producers in the world. And now, a place where you can experience the Caribbean as you imagined it. Have longed to find and experience it. It's a place that rests gently in the back of your mind and after a visit makes the day-to-day a better place When you go you will find spectacular and completely undeveloped beaches with great snorkeling and you can even bring up conch for your dinner, intriguing rocky coastlines, and the Salinas, where the salt was produced, now a UNESCO World Heritage site, an intriguing glimpse into history and a scene of beauty if you're lucky enough to stroll under the full moon. Salt Cay is home to about 100 folks, several historical and interesting churches, old Bermuda-style plantation homes, built high so salt could be stored in cellars before shipping to dinner tables throughout the world, Taylor's Hill where the ruins of the old whaling industry, that is gone but the whales are still here, lively bird watching, roving donkey, chickens, cows and horses. And some good hiking for great views, unbelievable sunsets, and maybe you will get to see the green flash, a flash of green around the sun as it vanishes for the day. In stark contrast to the laid back atmosphere on shore, is the lively excitement just off shore. There are pristine reefs teeming with fish, turtle, rays, spectacular coral formations and sponges. And January through March, The Whales. The humpback whales migrate through the Columbus Passage, just off shore, and can be seen, heard and perhaps even dove with. And it is all within a short boat ride to the numerous dive sites. Here's what Rodale's Scuba Diving says about Salt Cay What's Salt Cay all about? With a resident population of under 100, Salt Cay is a wonderfully underdeveloped and underpopulated triangle of earth a 10-minute plane ride south of Grand Turk. If you think the pace is laid-back on Grand Turk, wait until you get to Salt Cay. Who goes there? American investors are snatching up real estate, and divers are going for dive sites that get fewer divers a week than some spots in Alaska. If you're looking for total peace and quiet, this is it. What are the dive sites like? Regularly visited sites are scattered along the island's protected lee, except for the HMS Endymion, which lies an hour's skiff ride south. Off the western shore of Salt Cay, a gently tumbling wall bristling with sea rods and barrel sponges starts in just 35 to 50 feet of water. What are my diving options? Very few;there are only two dive operations on the island, though operators on Grand Turk occasionally dive Salt Cay and the Endymion. Where do I stay? Accommodations are less like the dictionary definition of hotel and more like the abstract;small, quiet guest houses and inns. Golf carts greet planes at the island's gravel airstrip to shuttle divers to their lodging. Some even offer home-cooked meals eaten family-style with other guests. Hope you're a social creature. How do I get there? Board a puddle-jumper from Provo or Grand Turk on Interisland Airways, SkyKing or Turks Caicos Airways. The short five-minute flight between Salt Cay and Grand Turk stays under 500 feet;we're not condoning it, but some divers have been known to fly to Salt Cay for the day to dive and return to Grand Turk at night. How do I convince my nondiving significant other to go there? It'll be a tougher sell, but promise them lots of hammock time and a fruity drink or two. There's also good snorkeling at Point Pleasant, with tarpon and sweepers in a small cave. Nondivers can stroll through the island's salt pans and tour its cricket pitch. What are some good insider travel tips? Seasoned Salt Cay veterans head for the Mount Pleasant Guest House on Friday nights for their late-night jam sessions. Everybody has to play an instrument, regardless of their musical experience. What Our Readers Say About Salt Cay: Favorite Dives: HMS Endymion, Kelly's Folly, Turtle Garden. Overall Comments: Fantastic trip! Salt Cay is small and remote;no nightlife, just diving, reading, biking and relaxing on a beautiful white beach with clear turquoise water. K.B., Florence, S.C. Salt Cay is a quiet island that time has forgotten. The people are friendly and it's a great place to get away. A.L., Atlanta, Ga. Click images for larger view

Well, you've arrived at the Vistas and its time to decide how to pass the holiday. You'll probably start by standing on the Vista's balcony and being wowed by the view of the ocean. And you may want to stay right there admiring the beauty of that view, lulled by the sounds, admiring the sunset, trying to catch a green flash; a pair of binoculars at the ready to catch a whale, or maybe grab a book and just settle in for the duration. But in case you are looking for change, there's plenty to keep you occupied. Diving. Rodale' Scuba Diving Magazine rates it No.1 Best Advanced Diving; No.2 Best Dive Destination; No.3 Best Value; No.3 Healthiest Marine Environment; No.3 Best Wall Dive; No.4 Best Macro life; No.4 Best Fish life; No.4 Best underwater Photography. What more can we say? It's better than that. If you haven't already, check out Salt Cay Divers for the complete scoop. www.saltcaydivers.tc. Be A Castaway. Pack a lunch and take a boat trip to one of several deserted islands. Explore, snorkel, watch the wildlife and birds or maybe just snuggle in the sand. Feeling adventuresome, pitch a tent and spend a night surrounded by the sky and the stars. Feed The Sting Rays. Head over to Gibbs Cay (one of those deserted islands) and swim and snorkel with stingrays. You rub them and they rub you. Feed them fish, if you dare. Snorkeling. Pack a lunch, grab the snorkel gear, hop into the cart and head out for North Beach where you can enjoy grand snorkeling and deserted beached. Maybe catch a conch for you supper. (For other possibilities see Be A Castaway above). Check Out The Petting Zoo. The island is home to wandering horses, cows, mules and chickens. You might say it's a petting zoo without walls. Wander about and see what you can find, what you can see. Maybe even lasso one of the horses and take a horseback tour of the island. Bird Watching. The Salinas and inland marshes are excellent feeding ground for a variety of resident and migratory birds. So why not head down to South Point for a spot of bird watching. You can find many interesting species, including Osprey, Blue herons, egrets, terns, boobies and many others. If birds are your special interest, pick up a copy of Richard Grounds' Herons of the Turks and Caicos. Explore The Island. We've listed a few of the sights and activities already, but only a few. There's plenty to see exploring in your cart, the governors house, interesting churches and such, and much, much more if you leave the car and hike the nooks and crannies. The Salinas. There are several Salinas on the island where salt was produced until the 1970s. Now these intriguing ecological areas are home to unique varieties of plants and creatures. Fishing. Grab a hook and a line and see what you can come up with. Wander And Visit. You can just wander about and spend time getting to know the folks that call Salt Cay home. Good company and you'll probably hear plenty of intriguing stories. Who knows, you may even find someone who recalls when the Chicamauga sailing out of Pascagoula, Mississippi would pull to get a load of salt and the son of Captain James Buffett would come ashore and head out to the beach to chase flamingos and catch lobsters. That little boy romping with the local kids would become the father of Jimmy Buffett. An Exceptional Holiday Rental. Whatcha Gonnna Do On Salt Cay. Things to do. Beachcombing Bicycling Bird Watching Boating Conversing Drawing Fishing Golf Carting Green Flashing Hiking Horseback Riding Meditating Painting Picnicking Photographing Ray Feeding. (suggestions) Relaxing Sketching Scuba Diving Shelling Snorkeling Sunbathing Swimming Thinking Walking Whale Watching Writing If you can think of anything else, you are thinking too hard and need a vacation. at The Vistas.

Come on in for a better view. Upper Suite. Living Room and Kitchen. For Rental Information contact: Your Salt Cay Home comes with a top floor and an optional bottom floor rental. The Upper Suite has a deck overlooking the ocean and is an open floor plan with fully equipped kitchen, living room bedroom and bath. Television with CD and VCR and assorted movies. Air Conditioning (Generally AC is not necessary because of the steady breezes. But a portable unit is available. There is a sure charge to cover the extra electricity costs. The Lower Suite has a patio facing the ocean, living room with small refrigerator and microwave, bedroom and bath. There is a separate entrance. A rollaway bed and air mattress are also available. The Vistas Features. An exceptional deck for whale watching, enjoying the sunsets or just relaxing. Your own beach for swimming, sunning and snorkeling. Fully stocked kitchen. Extensive music collection. You really can see the Green Flash in Salt Cay. If you don't know about the Green Flash then you really have to come to Salt Cay to see it. Click on the image to see a larger photo of it. ©. You should come just for the sunsets, or the stars of the Milky way. Yes, you can see the Milky way like you've never seen it before.

 Luggage storage
 Credit cards accepted
 Kitchen
 Mixed dorms
 Smoke-free guest rooms
 Parking lot
 Private park, garden, courtyard
 Quiet surroundings
 Clock/radio
 Fridge
 Private/Ensuite bathroom
 Tea and coffee making facilities
 TV sets in rooms
 Patio, summer terrace
 Common room with a TV set