Sunday, June 16, 2013

Get The Best From Your Vacation At The Grand Turk Cruise Center

By Margarita Joseph


Make the first stop on your vacation to the Turks and Caicos Islands, one of the best trips in the Caribbean, Grand Turk Cruise Center port. On roughly about 18 acres of land it has multiple amenities and activities for cruise ships porting year round. With a yearly average of 350 days of sunshine there many outdoor activities to enjoy. If relaxing is what you are looking for then grab a beach chair, margarita, and lounge by the pool or ocean.

No matter which adventure you choose, you can be assured that you will have a one-of-a-kind experience under the guidance of knowledgeable staff. This is paradise for the avid snorkeler. You can choose from many different tours, including power snorkeling, combination snorkeling and biking, or for the bold, ultimate snorkeling. Carefully placed reef balls attract all kinds of tropical fish. See eighteenth century submerged cannons or anchors.

What an incredible experience to swim with a horse! You can do that too on one of the island horseback riding tours. You get a safety orientation, then ride along bluffs that overlook the sea. Your guide will take you down the trails to the beach and unsaddle your horse. End the tour by hopping on your horse bareback and taking an ocean swim.

If you want to get your adrenaline pumping then the Dune Buggy tour is right up your alley. Along the way you will see everything from wild horses and donkeys, endangered pink flamingos, and the famous Grand Turk lighthouse. If you like the wind in your hair and once in a lifetime sights then put your goggles on and zoom around the island.

Live in the lap of luxury for the day and rent an air-conditioned poolside cabana for the day. With a gorgeous view and the world famous Margaritaville restaurant; this is the perfect way to relax for the day. The cabanas also include an outdoor shower and your own personal waiter making your only responsibility lounging.

A dream for the history buff will be the historic home, town, and museum tour where you will learn some history of the islands. Bermudian style architecture and famous old homes are just a few of the sights you will see. You will also get to check out the pre-Columbian, natural history, and salt industry exhibits of the Turks and Caicos National Museum. After the tour is over you can do a little shopping.

A fun and new experience that is a must try is the Grand Turk Flowrider. This machine powered water simulator is a unique way to experience bodyboarding, knee boarding, or regular surfboarding. You may see a wipe out or two that will have you laughing but do not laugh too hard that could be you next. Be brave and try it out for yourself or enjoy watching other people giving it a whirl and cheer them on.

It will be difficult to find a starting point at the Grand Turk Cruise Center with so many choices. No matter if you are the introverted type looking for relaxation and expanding your mind, or the extrovert looking for adventure, you will not be disappointed. The attractions to this island getaway are constant sunshine, beautiful views, and exciting activities. Come on and join the fun.




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