Turks and Caicos is a gorgeous island archipelago in the Caribean.
Providenciales, the main island is tiny with a few excellent hotels. Many airlines (Jet Blue, American etc.) have direct 3 to 4 hour flights from NYC which makes T&C very convenient! Perfect paradise to which to escape for a few days during the long cold winter.
Where to stay:
Gansevoort T&C hands down. All the other hotels are stuffy and on crowded beaches. Gansevoort has its own pristine stretch of sand but still close to all the action.
Food
1. Somewhere on the beach for brunch
Yes it’s called “somewhere on the beach.” It was a “who’s on first” kind of conversation when the concierge told us about it 
It’s about 15 min walk down the beach to the right of Gansevoort and have eggs and salad and quesadillas. All good stuff. Looks like might be fun in the evenings but we never tried
It’s about 15 min walk down the beach to the right of Gansevoort and have eggs and salad and quesadillas. All good stuff. Looks like might be fun in the evenings but we never tried2. Da Conch Shack for lunch
You’ll have to hire a cab or rent a scooter. Supper fresh conch every which way you can imagine, lovely rum punch, beautiful views and bob marley music make this the perfect spot to just chill I think they throw parties sometimes so check the schedule
I think they throw parties sometimes so check the schedule3. Bay Bistro
On the water, really laid back and tasty charming local spot. We chatted up the owner and walked back to gansevoort via the beach (half hour). Clive, the very friendly australian chef/proprietor explained that conch, lobster and grouper are the local delicacies while everything else has to be imported to the tiny island from Florida. We recommend you try conch & mushroom crepes, conch chowder and grouper. I’ve read they do good brunch too.
4. Coco Bistro
Very pretty and tasty for dinner but on the pricey side
Beautiful sunset views and tasty sesame crusted tuna. Make sure to check sunset time and book accordingly
6. Grace Bay Club is where my taller half rented the whole beach for my birthday
Anacaona is the bar at the club and has a crazy long bar and decent night scene. Tho keep in mind Provo is a laid back place and no crazy nightlife. Mostly we just walk around, have a drink and lots and sex in various places.
7. I’ve read good things about hemingways on the beach but we never made it. Check it out if u have time
8. There is a Nikki beach which is a cool place to hang out.
Snorkeling & Diving
There is a little reef right by somewhere on he beach so take gear from the hotel and bring with you. Lots of gorgeous fish and corals and we even saw a turtle there which is rare so close to shore. Also get the hotel to book u on a full day or half day snorkel boat. They take you out to a reef and to a little island and the fish are insane. V pretty. You can also scuba if you are certified.
Jet ski
We rented them once and was really fun. U have to go as part of a tour since most places are reef and have to b protected. But u see the island and its fun in the warm calm water.
Spas
Lots of nice spas all over the island. I like exhale so I stuck to the one at the hotel. I also like the outdoor Pilates classes at the Exhale on the premises. Very refreshing.