Holidays in Turks & Caicos 2022/2023

• Sunshine nearly every single day of the year
• Home to the third largest barrier reef in the world
• World-class beaches
• See humpback whales between January and April

Sun, sea and sand. This classic trio have been the building blocks of any luxury holiday for as long as anyone can remember. It wouldn’t be surprising, though, if the expression originated with Turks & Caicos in mind, as they’re arguably more incredible here than anywhere else.

The bare facts are certainly impressive: the over 40 islands and cays which make up the archipelago are drenched in sunshine for an average of 350 days a year and with only eight of them inhabited, you won’t face much competition for the rays’ warmth. You won’t struggle for space to soak them up either, with the islands boasting more than 230 miles of pristine sands. Grace Bay beach in Providenciales is the standout, often voted as one of the best in the world. But whatever sugar-white stretch you go for, you’ll be treated to exceptional views.

Offshore, the Turks & Caicos Barrier Reef is the third largest in the world, an underwater world where vivid cities of coral bristle with marine life, including eagle rays and sea turtles. Smaller formations like Bight and Smith’s reefs offer more excellent snorkelling and migrating humpback whales pass the islands by, too. The Turks & Caicos eludes most travellers’ radars but make sure it’s on yours.

With so much sun in Turks & Caicos, you can plot a holiday here at any time of the year.

December to May is ideal, with temperatures averaging a comfortable 28°C. Visit between late January and early April and you’ll coincide your holiday with migrating humpback whales, which can be spotted around Grand Turk and Salt Cay as they make their way from the North Atlantic to the northern Caribbean to breed.

Sunny days are aplenty between June and November, too, but temperatures can get hotter, nudging 36°C on some days. Humidity and the chances of rain are also a little higher, and while the Caribbean’s official hurricane season is during this part of the year, they’re generally not a problem. But with around 350 days of sun a year, you can’t really go wrong whenever you choose to visit Turks & Caicos!