Tuesday, June 11, 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.

There is really no rival to this Caribbean island when it comes to snorkeling. Strategically placed reef balls attract tropical fishes of all kinds in these beautiful turquoise waters. You can choose to take a snorkel and bike tour, a tour with power snorkelers, or the ultimate snorkel adventure with the truly brave. Experience snorkeling around eighteenth century submerged shipwreck remnants like cannons and anchors. Experienced guides will make your snorkel adventure unique and informative.

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 are the thrill-seeker type, then a dune buggy tour is where your adventure begins. Feel the adrenaline pulse through your body and the wind whipping you as you race along sandy trails. Check out amazing wildlife along the way on this exciting tour, witnessing endangered pink flamingos, wild horses, and even donkeys. Take the trails out to the Grand Turk lighthouse for an even better view of 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.

History and culture buffs will want to walk and shop along Front Street, ultimately ending up at the Turks and Caicos National Museum in Guinep House. Enjoy the Bermudian architecture and homes along your way. In the museum you can learn about pre-Columbian island inhabitants, the salt industry, and the natural history of the island among other things.

Extroverts can rejoice at the Grand Turk Flowrider. Experienced and novice surfers try their hands at kneel boarding, surfboarding, or bodyboarding this simulated wave machine. Some will amaze and cause you to cheer, others will wipe out making you laugh or cringe. The point is bystander or participant either one, you will have a great time. Get your courage together and give it a whirl.

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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