Some of the islands in the Turks and Caicos archipelago have that rare combination of being easy to get to—Providenciales International Airport (PLS) offers direct flights from many major U.S. cities—while simultaneously feeling a world away from work emails, other travelers, and any of life’s everyday stressors. Grace Bay in Provo is one of the world’s most stunning beaches. taking the top spot As the best of best.
Look at the picture clear blue waters of Grace Bay may tempt you to plan a trip, but there’s a neighboring island that has similar beaches—possibly even better ones, depending on who you ask—but without any of the crowds that form from the main island’s roster of resorts Other services are available to tourists. You can also witness a light show that is almost supernatural from Bermuda fireworms and glow worms. Odontosyllis enoplaThe green light is illuminated during the mating process.
Pine Cay is a 800-acre private island located just 20 minutes by boat from Providenciales. The island’s luxury resort bears the same name. Pine Cay. “Socially separated by design, 30 guests will share 3 miles privately owned beach. The only residents are our guests, says general manager Christian Langlade. Travel + Leisure.
Yes, you may spot a few fellow travelers on the beach, but everyone has their own dedicated beach chair and tiki hut setup—and you’re encouraged to roam the island at your leisure, snorkeling directly off the pristine coast, casting for bonefish, or venturing out to a nearby sandbar. You may only run into fellow guests on cruises to view glow worms.
Langlade explains that the glow worms occur every month, three days following a full-moon phase. “We organize an excursion on a private boat to take our guests to a place where bioluminescent creatures turn the dark shallow water into otherworldly scenery. This typically happens on the other side of the island, known as ‘the flats.'”
It’s a visual marvel, but it is also rooted in scientific principles. “Spawning males release gametes while swimming in slow circles, secreting bright blueish-green mucus. A report states that males are seen swimming rapidly towards glowing females and emitting small flashes of lights before releasing gametes. 2018 study Published in the PLOS Journal by several scientists affiliated with the American Museum of Natural History.
Pine Cay is a great vacation destination, even if you don’t plan to visit during the glow worm display. Langlade notes that “December to March offers great visibility, flat waters, and the chance to see migrating Humpback Whales” but his favorite period is May to September, when “waters warm up to the perfect temperature and proud mother bottlenose dolphins introduce their young.”
