The Turks Head Mansion Guesthouse
Location: Turks and Caicos > Grand Turk > Grand Turk
Address: Front Street, P.O Box 58
Category: Guest House
Phones: +16499462466, +16499461716
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Island Historical Timeline. 750 - l500 AD - Evidence of Lucayan ceremonial and trading centre activities on Grand Turk and Middle Caicos. 1300's - Pottery shards and bead-making remnants in a Lucayan village discovered on Grand Turk in 1989. 1492 - Christopher Columbus lands at Guanahani Beach,Grand Turk. He finds a settlement of Lucayan Indians. I512 - Ponce de Leon passes by the Turks Islands on his way to Bimini. 1563 - First English visitor, Captain John Hawkins, stops to pick up salt. 1641 - Nuestra Senora sunk north of Puerto Plata. An estimated 1000 shipwrecks surround the Turks Caicos Islands. 1668 - Salt making industry begins. 1670's - Bermuda freely enjoyed raking salt from the Islands. 1687 - Treasure of gemstones, gold and silver in excess of $600,000 is recovered from the S...

The Arches of Grand Turk
Location: Turks and Caicos > Grand Turk > Grand Turk
Address: P.O. Box 226, North Shore
Category: Hostel
Phones: +16499462941, +16499461312
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The Arches of Grand Turk Island. Luxury Townhouse Vacation Rentals. About Grand Turk Island. LOCATION: Grand Turk Island is the capital of the Turks and Caicos Islands, a British colony located just southeast of the Bahamas island chain and 100 miles north of the Dominican Republic. Grand Turk offers an informal, friendly, relaxed pace and is ideal for the vacationer looking to get away from it all. This unspoiled island with its miles and miles of white, sandy beaches is world-renowned for its scuba diving, snorkeling and fishing. DESCRIPTION: Perched atop Grand Turk's North Ridge, these newly-constructed luxury townhouses offer spectacular ocean and island views and are a short walk from beautiful beaches. The Arches features 4 two-story townhouse units - each with two bedrooms, two bat...

Osprey Beach Hotel
Location: Turks and Caicos > Grand Turk > Grand Turk
Address: P.O. Box 216, Duke Street
Category: 3-Star Hotel
Phones: +16499462666, +16499462817
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Things to Do in Grand Turk There are many things to do in Grand Turk. Scuba Diving may be this island's main attraction, but don't let that stop you from exploring the island's history, culture and local people, also known as 'belongers'. We have comprised a list of things to do on Grand Turk accompanied with pictures - Click any image for a larger view Scuba Diving - Grand Turk has one of the most lush wall systems in the entire world. Healthy corals, diverse marine life and visibility that exceeds 100 feet often calls divers from around the world. The wall is a 10 minute ride from the beach, where your dive shop will conveniently pick you up. You can also take a day trip to dive or snorkel at Salt Cay. The Lighthouse - At this site, you will find the lighthouse keepers residence, as wel...

Manta House
Location: Turks and Caicos > Grand Turk > Grand Turk
Address: P.O. Box 222, Duke Street
Category: Bed & Breakfast
Phones: +16499461111, +16492411957
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WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY... Thank you for your friendly sense, hospitality and beautiful quarters. The Jungle Bungalow was the ideal place to live and relax -touchable but whimsical nonetheless.We wanted to visit a place that was quiet, easy on the eyes and unassuming.Grand Turk truly displays these qualities. The beach is spectacular, the weather perfect,The people kind and the food was great as well. Yesterday was my birthday and I feel very fortunate to have spent it here. Thanks again, we wish you well in the New Year. Holly Kurt - St. Petersburg, Florida. Our stay in Grand Turk has been nothing short of miraculous. From gaining our Open Water PADI certificate to the Great Wall!! It has inspired us to search out a property to invest in this up and coming island of paradise. Your help and ...