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Travel Weekly
6 days ago
- Business
- Travel Weekly
Turks and Caicos offers a progress report at CHTA event
Meagan Drillinger Turks and Caicos is riding a wave of growth in 2025, with strong visitor arrivals, record-breaking cruise numbers and infrastructure developments across the islands. Under the leadership of CEO Paul Pennicook, Experience Turks & Caicos, the destination's new destination marketing and management organization, is steering the tourism sector with an eye on sustainability and global competitiveness. During a press briefing at the Caribbean Hotels & Tourism Association's annual Caribbean Travel Marketplace earlier this month in Antigua & Barbuda, Pennicook said the country has done very well in the years following the pandemic and that the momentum is continuing into 2025. In the first quarter of 2025, visitor arrivals were up 2.3% over the same period in 2024, with March clocking the highest number of monthly visitors at 76,850 arrivals. Top source markets remain consistent among the U.S., Canada and the U.K. But there's growing recognition of the Caribbean region as a strong fourth market, with inbound traffic from the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Jamaica. A cruise surge While Providenciales continues to dominate in overnight visitor arrivals, Grand Turk is emerging as a cruise powerhouse, according to Pennicook. In Q1 alone, for example, the Grand Turk Cruise Centre received 410,107 cruise passengers, a 54% increase year over year. "For that first quarter, there were two ships in port daily," said Pennicook. The cruise spike is helping to distribute tourism across the islands and fuel local economies outside of Provo. • Related: Treasure Beach Village at Beaches Turks and Caicos taking bookings With eight airports spread across the country, Turks and Caicos is positioning itself as a multidestination nation, and several facilities are currently undergoing upgrades. In Providenciales, Howard Hamilton Airport is in the midst of a 2025-2026 congestion alleviation project. Phase one included an expanded departure lounge and a new security checkpoint. Phase two will add new international departure gates. Meanwhile, bids for a new passenger terminal and parallel taxiway are still under evaluation. "Final bids were received in December 2024," said Pennicook. "The evaluation is still happening." He noted that the February election slowed down the process, and now that the new government is in place, the process can continue. • Related: Wymara Villas unveils its largest unit yet Other islands are also seeing progress. In March 2025, the South Caicos Airport reopened to international traffic with American Airlines now offering twice-weekly flights from Miami. "Phase two of that airport's remodeling will complete external work and improve critical infrastructure," Pennicook added. North Caicos is getting a new terminal, and daily domestic flights now connect it with Provo via Caicos Express.
Forbes
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Vacation Like A Celebrity In Turks And Caicos
Ambergris Cay is a dreamy island escape. Celebrities are just like you. When they make vacation plans, they consider the weather, safety and the resort's proximity to the beach the same way you do. This might explain why Turks and Caicos ends up on so many stars' social feeds. The Caribbean nation roughly a third of the size of Rhode Island checks every box and does so with an effortless elegance. Just ask model Cindy Crawford and former tennis star Maria Sharapova, who've stayed at Forbes Travel Guide Recommended Grace Bay Club. Will Smith has been seen at Four-Star Amanyara more than once. And we've lost count of how many times Drake and Bella Hadid have been spotted around town. Ambergris Cay, a pristine, 1,100-acre private island getaway consisting of an all-inclusive resort and private homes, has the same kind of pull with the elite. As soon as you make the 30-minute Cessna flight from Providenciales International Airport to the resort's very own air strip, you realize this tropical paradise is its own world, far from vodka-chugging tourists and any camera-snapping paparazzi. You can't merely stumble upon this property. But neither a SAG card nor an NBA contract is necessary to experience the lavish escape, either. To get on this VIP vacation list, all you need is an Ambergris Cay reservation. The beachfront bungalows are things of beauty. Ambergris Cay's 17 beachfront bungalows are immaculate, 1,600-square-foot spaces with sitting areas, shiny gold-tiled showers, private plunge pools and spotless Wi-Fi for any Zoom calls that couldn't get rescheduled after your trip. It's the perfect place for the CEO in your family to call headquarters for a few days. When there's a gap in the meeting schedule, take your golf cart (one is allotted to every room) out for a spin. Dirt roads cut through well-maintained grounds filled with Turk's head cacti and resting herons. Rock iguanas far outnumber the other drivers here, so you can leisurely cruise in your cart while taking in the scenery. Drive over to Elevate Spa to get rid of any built-up tension from back home. The facility has quaint, detached treatment huts that are filled with a tranquil air and sweeping views of the turquoise waters. Treatment-wise, the 60-minute relaxing massage is our first recommendation, but the skin-glistening body cocoons (done with chocolate, mango or blueberry wraps) make for tasty choices, too. And speaking of deliciousness, a bonfire dinner on Calico's deck easily closes the deal on a great day on the cay. Just you, your significant other and a curated selection of Caribbean fusion dishes. While you savor bites of caviar-topped sushi and Moroccan lamb, cherish the sounds of the waves and the sight of fish swimming underneath your feet. The all-new Dream Estate is perfect for groups. Ambergris Cay debuted its newest accommodations, Dream Estate, in early 2025. It's unclear if the property had the Kardashians in mind as potential guests, but with 10 bedrooms, four pools, a game room and more spread across 19,000 spectacular square feet, housing the high-profile family (or any other big group) is a breeze. Beyond the building's checklist of amenities, the estate also comes with two dedicated chefs and a pair of butlers. Lots of fun and great food are on the Club House's menu. Should you need a change of backdrop for your Instagram posts, head over to the Club House to find a waterfront restaurant and lounge (it's the perfect place for an apple lemonade and baked jerk chicken wings), billiards and a quiet cay for some paddleboarding and water trampoline jumping. At night, things get sexier with guests dressed in their resort best and a menu filled with grilled shrimp tacos and sangria. And what's a Hollywood-worthy vacation without a boat outing? Ambergris Cay can arrange a sunset cruise that takes you out a few miles from the dock— close enough that you can see your bungalow, but far away enough from the shore that you can spot the occasional nurse shark swimming nearby. The boat staff is congenial and knowledgeable, so don't hesitate to ask it about island history or to take a picture of you and your crew lounging on the deck. Bonefishing is one of the island's favorite pastimes. When we last visited, an on-staff birdie told us that one of the Dallas Mavericks had just left a few days prior to our arrival. While didn't inquire about the NBA star's itinerary during his stay, we have a good idea of how he spent some of his time. Ambergris Cay's fitness pavilion is a simple, two-level structure made of stone, wood and glass in the middle of the island. It's a masterpiece of minimalism. There's no way he'd miss out on visiting the open-air yoga deck or trying out a gym with floor-to-forever windows you fully appreciate from the Peloton and treadmill. As the name suggests, the resort is surrounded by cays and shrubland. That's great news for anyone into bonefishing. Fuel your competitive fire by seeing who in your group can snag the biggest bonefish or permit. But even if you're unsuccessful catching anything, casting in the crystal-clear Caribbean is so peaceful you won't have any regrets. There's a world to explore on this small island. Drinks at Hangover Tiki Bar are another way to drown out any fishing mishaps. It doesn't matter if you're a 6-foot-10 forward or a 5-foot-6 financial adviser, the floating drinking hole in the middle of the sea is the ideal setting for enjoying an All Sensations (vodka, pineapple juice, ginger ale and grenadine) or Melon Mist (vodka, rum, triple sec, melon liqueur and cranberry and orange juices) on a warm afternoon. After drinks and dinner, head back to your bungalow to put the telescope that's been sitting on your coffee table to use. Because the island is so removed from urban congestion, there's no light pollution to hinder the brilliance in the sky. When you look up to Ursa Major and other constellations, take a moment to realize that you're always surrounded by stars at Ambergris Cay—be it those up in the Northern Sky or a familiar face from West Hollywood.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kylie Jenner just rocked the tiniest swimsuit we've ever seen - and we're obsessed
Many people think of a swimsuit as being the conservative option to the skimpy bikini. A grown up big sister if you will, offering a touch more coverage. Well, think again reader! Enter Kylie Jenner in the most glamorous swimsuit we've ever seen. And while there might not be a lot of coverage, this beaded bad boy is enough to send us straight to Skyscanner to trawl for some cheap flights in search of sun. The swimsuit in question is by Italian label Roberto Cavalli and is the latest in a series of seriously sparkling pics the beauty mogul has shared from her trip to Turks and Caicos. The one-piece was encrusted with dazzling blue and white sequins, the perfect holiday look for one of the most glamorous women in the planet, setting the tone for a seriously bombastic summer ahead. Kylie posed in her incredible swimsuit with the caption, "ready for summer." Us too Kylie, but unfortunately the view from our office window isn't quite as exciting as the dazzling landscape of the Caribbean. Joining her on the trip is her supermodel sister Kendall Jenner (Kylie shared a hilarious video of the pair several drinks in frolicking on the beach), plus her two children Storm and Aire, and the group have found time for plentiful activities and lots of picture-taking too. For makeup, Kylie opted for natural makeup with a hint of pink blush, fluttery lashes and a slick of buttery colour on her lips. Her hair was long, loose and flowing, the youngest Jenner's go-to style. It's fair to say that Kylie loves an embellished or sequin swimwear moment, having sported a seriously dazzling array of bikinis on this trip so far. So if you need us, we'll be booking flights and purchasing a crystal encrusted bikini so we can follow suit asap...
Daily Mail
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Why Kylie Jenner fans thought she ELOPED with Timothée Chalamet
Kylie Jenner managed to fool fans into thinking she had eloped with her boyfriend of two years, Timothée Chalamet, after donning a bridal-inspired lacy look while on vacation in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The 27-year-old reality star left little to the imagination in a strapless white-lace tube dress and matching stockings from Lou de Bètoly. The French designer is famed for knitting, crocheting, and embellishing their pieces with lace, crystals, and glass beads. Kylie's sheer, custom-made dress was overseen by her stylist Mackenzie Grandquist. Jenner - who's admitted to getting breast implants and lip fillers - famously adapted the same hip and rear-boosting tactics as her half-sisters Kim and Khloé Kardashian. The Kylie Cosmetics founder also made sure to prominently showcase her $80 debut fragrance Cosmic 2.0 for her captive, combined 568.4M social media following. Kylie kept her make-up surprisingly minimal and scraped her raven locks into a severe bun for the beach shoot. Joining Jenner in the British Overseas Territory were her big sister Kendall Jenner as well as her glam squad entourage. The Kardashians producer-star also brought along her two children - daughter Stormi Webster, 7; and son Aire Webster, 3 - from her on/off five-year relationship with disgraced Astroworld founder Travis Scott, which ended in 2022. In the comments of Kylie's Instagram slideshow, users like @beccweb wrote: 'Legit thought she eloped and this was an iconic wedding dress.' 'Not me zooming in on the left hand,' Instagram user @erinlimrhodes admitted. Instagram user @atianabarnette commented: 'It's giving happily married [I don't know].' 'This look like a wedding dress love it,' Instagram user @photoskyliej wrote. And Instagram user @rroobbeerrt_ppaattiinnssoonn27 commented: 'For a moment I thought she was launching that about her wedding! Kylie! Kylie!' On May 7, Jenner sparked proposal rumors when she rocked a Schiaparelli ear cuff of a hand wearing an engagement ring in Rome. The Calabasas socialite notably did so while making her official red carpet couple debut with the 29-year-old movie star at the 70th annual David di Donatello Awards. Joining Jenner in the British Overseas Territory were her big sister Kendall Jenner (L) as well as her glam squad entourage 'Not me zooming in on the left hand,' Instagram user @erinlimrhodes admitted Instagram user @atianabarnette commented: 'It's giving happily married [I don't know]' Instagram user @rroobbeerrt_ppaattiinnssoonn27 commented: 'For a moment I thought she was launching that about her wedding! Kylie! Kylie!' The Calabasas socialite notably did so while making her official red carpet couple debut with the 29-year-old movie star (R) at the 70th annual David di Donatello Awards Kylie and Timothée - whose mutual friend is designer Haider Ackermann - met as far back as 2019 at Nobu Malibu, but they didn't begin dating until April 2023. Chalamet previously romanced his The King leading lady Lily-Rose Depp, Extrapolations actress Eiza González, and Madonna's eldest daughter Lourdes Leon. Before Travis and Timothée, Jenner was notoriously only 16 when she began dating Grammy-nominated rapper Tyga in 2014, but they ended their romance just three years later. The two-time Oscar nominee is currently enjoying a break before he has to reprise his role as Emperor Paul 'Muad'Dib' Atreides in Denis Villeneuve's three-quel Dune: Messiah, which begins production this summer. The big-screen adaptation of Frank Herbert's 1969 sci-fi space opera novel is already scheduled to hit US theaters December 18, 2026. Dune: Part One earned rave reviews and $410.6M at the global box office in 2021 despite the COVID-19 pandemic while Dune: Part Two earned rave reviews and amassed $714.6M at the global box office last year. On December 4, Timothée wrapped his role as ping pong champ Marty Mauser in Josh Safdie's solo feature directorial debut Marty Supreme, which he's also producing. A24's $70M-budget Marty Reisman biopic will also star Gwyneth Paltrow, Tyler the Creator, Fran Drescher, Odessa A'zion, Penn Jillette, Kevin O'Leary, and Abel Ferrara.
Daily Mail
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kendall and Kylie Jenner are 'drunk' on vodka as they model tiny bikinis while frolicking on the beach
Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner got drunk on the beach and filmed a hilarious moment of them having fun during their tropical getaway to Turks and Caicos. On Thursday, Kylie took to Instagram to share a video of her and her older sister scantily clad in tiny, string bikinis as they played on the beach with their friends. In her caption, the Kylie Cosmetics founder, 27, wrote that they enjoyed 'drunk beach walks' as they ran around barefoot in the sand and during their recent trip. They were drinking Kylie's Sprinter vodka beverages. The beginning of the clip began with Kendall, 29, holding up an item she found in the sand and asking their fans to 'comment below' to let her know if it's a 'rock or coral.' The pair were overcome with giggles as they kissed the pebble and then Kendall threw it into the ocean. Their post comes shortly after the sisters shared rivaling, topless swimsuit photos seemingly during the same trip. They all laughed loudly in amazement at how far she launched the rock into the waters. Then, they continued digging up more rocks, naming them and giving each a kiss before filming each other letting them go 'free' into the turquoise waters. In the clip, Kylie donned a tiny, black string bikini top while Kendall was seen wearing a barely there, red bikini top paired with black, cheeky bottoms. On the same day, Kylie also shared a compilation of four photos showing her and her sister Kendall posing knee-high in the waters as the sunset illuminated their silhouettes. In the sweet snapshots, the pair appeared to be playing around in the water before wrapping their arms around each other in a hug. 'She's my childhood that can never be lost,' the entrepreneur wrote in her caption alongside an infinity symbol emoji. Missing her daughter, Kylie also shared a previously snapped selfie of her and seven-year-old Stormi Webster, whom the reality TV star shares with her ex-boyfriend, rapper Travis Scott. In addition to Stormi, Kylie and Scott are also parents to son Aire, three. The internet personality's recent posts were shared and her 'drunk' beach video was filmed as the bombshells recently went on a sibling beach vacation together. The pair were overcome with giggles as they kissed the pebble and then Kendall threw it into the ocean. In the clip, Kylie donned a tiny, black string bikini top while Kendall was seen wearing a barely there, red bikini top paired with black, cheeky bottoms On the same day, Kylie also shared a compilation of four photos showing her and her sister Kendall posing knee-high in the waters as the sunset illuminated their silhouettes In the sweet snapshots, the pair appeared to be playing around in the water before wrapping their arms around each other in a hug. 'She's my childhood that can never be lost,' the entrepreneur wrote in her caption alongside an infinity symbol emoji In addition to having fun and relaxing on their getaway, the pair also kept their hundreds of millions of Instagram followers well updated as they partook in sexy photoshoots and shared sexy swimsuit thirst traps. Earlier this week, the two sisters shared rivaling topless snapshots as they showed off their super toned bikini bodies. Just earlier this week, Kendall joined her sister Kylie and her boyfriend Timothée Chalamet for the NBA playoffs game in New York City. The supermodel then traveled back to the West Coast to join best friend Hailey Bieber for a sushi dinner date in Los Angeles. Sometime during her busy week of traveling, Kylie and Kendall had another fun, chaotic ordeal as seen in a clip of the latter chipping one of her front teeth during their private jet flight. The sisters laughed hysterically over the shocking moment as Kylie filmed her sister observing a small, white fragment on her finger and asking her: 'Did my nail come off, or was it my tooth?'
