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Leeward
Blue Hills
Five Cays
ProvidencialesInt’l Airport
PROVIDENCIALES
WESTCAICOS I.
GRAND TURK I.
NORTH CAICOS I.
GRAND CAICOS I.
EAST CAICOS I.
SALT CAY
PARROT CAY
Miles 10
2Miles
Sibonné
Art Provo
Big Blue/Sun Charters
Sweet T’s
Bay BistroCaicos Café
Calico Jack’s
Flamingo Café
Horse-Eye Jack’sGrace Bay Suites
Grace Bay Beach
PROVIDENCIALES
Turks & Caicos National Trust Gift ShopSailing Paradise
Malcolm’sBeach
TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS
Where to Stay
SIBONNÉ BEACH HOTELGrace Bay Beach649-946-5547www.sibonne.com This charming two-story hotel has 28 rooms decorated in an island motif.
GRACE BAY SUITESGrace Bay Road649-941-7447www.gracebaysuites.com Find spacious studios furnished with a cushy king-size bed, kitchenettes and glass walk-in shower.
Where to Eat
SWEET T’SAirport Road, next to the Texaco station Get in line for the crispy fried chicken and fries at this unmarked, pink-and-white takeout spot.
CAICOS CAFÉ BAR & GRILLGrace Bay Road649-946-5278 Seafood is the draw at this family-owned restaurant with a homey terrace.
FLAMINGO CAFÉGrace Bay, between Club Med and Ocean Club East Regulars describe this eatery as great place to grab a beer and fish burger in your swimsuit.
SAILING PARADISEBlue Hills Road 649-941-7485 Feast on hearty traditional fare like steamed grouper with okra at this mellow neighborhood joint.
BAY BISTROGrace Bay Beach649-946-5396www.sibonne.com/restaurant.htm This terrific beachfront restaurant serves modern Caribbean dishes.
Cheap Beaches
GRACE BAY BEACHThe famous white sands and electric blue waters of this beach make it popular with sunbathers.
MALCOLM’S BEACHThis rugged gem of a beach is rarely crowded, except for the tropical fish darting through the clear waters.
TAYLOR BAY This crescent-shaped beach offers calm and shallow water that is perfect for kids.
Where to Party
CALICO JACK’SPorts of Call Plaza, second floor649-946-51290 At this nautical-themed bar and restau-rant, a live reggae band packs the outdoor deck.
HORSE-EYE JACK’S BAR & GRILLBlue Hills Road 649-941-4955 www.horse-eyejacks.com This outdoor bar has a tiki-hut feel and ocean views. The D.J. keeps the crowd dancing late into the night.
What to Do
BIG BLUE UNLIMITEDLeeward Channel649-946-5034www.bigblueunlimited.com This company has kayaks for rent as well as half-day eco-tours.
SUN CHARTERSLeeward Channel649-231-0624www.suncharters.tc Book a sunset cruise on the Atabeyra, a 69-foot schooner.
What to Buy
TURKS & CAICOS NATIONAL TRUST GIFT SHOPGrace Bay Plaza on Grace Bay Road 649-941-5710www.nationaltrust.tc/merchandise.htmGet tasteful hats and baskets woven from straw and Fanner grass at this simple souvenir shop.
ART PROVORegent Village on Grace Bay Road649-941-4545www.artprovo.comThis glossy gallery sells handmade goods by local artists.
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