The following is a list of recent articles on Turks & Caicos, and a brief summary of each…

Turks & Caicos Reels in More Awards
Net News, January 12, 2006
Once again, Turks & Caicos, home of Five Little Cays House, has been named one of the best scuba and wall diving locations in the Caribbean and Atlantic, by readers worldwide. Turks & Caicos was also named one of the Top 5 "healthiest marine environments" on the planet. (In fact, Turks & Caicos has more protected land and marine areas than any other nation in the world.)

The Top 10 Celebrity Wedding Destinations
Lovetripper.com, December 27, 2005
For those with fame, fortune, and wedding bells on their minds, Turks & Caicos, home of Five Little Cays House, was rated the #1 destination in the world.

Turks & Caicos' Grace Bay Rated Best Beach in World
Caribbean.com, November 2005
What happens when you get the planet's top 156,000 travel agents together in the same place (London) at the same time? Well, you get a lot of debate over exotic far-flung locales, and which spots should top the list in dozens of categories. This year, however, the decision on which island boasts the "World's Best Beach" was nearly unanimous; Providenciales, clearly the island with the most enviable "sun, sand and sea" (according to voters), and home of Five Little Cays House, won in a landslide, following a trend originated in publications like Caribbean Travel & Life, Islands, and Conde Nast Traveler magazines.

White Hot Provo Steals Center Stage
Caribbean Travel & Life magazine, October 2005
Turks & Caicos graces the cover of this lauded publication's 20th Anniversary issue, and, inside, the magazine's executive editor, Dave Herndon, praises Provo's perfection for 10 pages, saying "all eyes" have turned to our "upstart island," where resorts and private villas like Five Little Cays House "redefine the concept of luxury," and where our "sumptuously beachy coastline" is surrounded by "what is arguably the loveliest aquamarine seawater that has ever been gazed upon anywhere." High praise indeed. Of course, we agree. And so do all the celebrities who've recently discovered Provo (many already own here, from Madonna to Bruce Willis to Donna Karan to Keith Richards). Herndon goes on to enlight the reader regarding Provo's history, which started with the Tainos (or Lucayan Indians), then seagoing Europeans, pirates, Bermudian salt rakers, British Loyalists during the American Revolution (who, wrongly, tried cultivating cotton on this truly desert isle), and, finally, what is now the native population, known as "Belongers" (the former slaves of the aforementioned Loyalists), and, most recently, the island's largest current population, expats hailing mainly from North American and Great Britain. Be sure to check out Herndon's geological history of Provo, as well, and its evolution of life forms, from the "sponges that filter the water and keep it clean to the corals that capture the sun's energy and create sediments that form the islands and its trademark perfect, white, powdery sand." The latter, coupled with our unsurpassed waters, add up to what this magazine calls "one of the most exclusive destinations in the sea." Wow! What are you waiting for? Come on down!

Turks & Caicos: Epitome of a Tropical Paradise
Robb Report, October 2005
This premier luxury lifestyle mag joins the ranks of TCI lovers, calling the islands "the place to be" and "one of the most appealing destinations in the world for high-profile travelers," based on our "phenomenal white-sand beaches, sunbathing, snorkeling, and scuba diving." Indeed, the Robb Report calls Turks & Caicos "heaven on earth" with "miles of white beaches, coral reefs, and friendly locals." Well, for those who might not make it to heaven, better hedge your bets and come on down to the TCI while you're still able to, where a perfect vacation spot awaits you in Five Little Cays House.

Turks & Caicos was Edge of World, Columbus Thought
The Royal Gazette, Bermuda, August 6, 2005
When the world-famous explorer made his first landfall in the New World, in Turks & Caicos, before sighting America 575 miles to the north, he found what more and more tourists have been raving about over the past decade: 48 islands rimmed with stunningly beautiful white-sand beaches and crystal-clear turquoise waters.

Affleck, Garner Wed at Bruce Willis' Turks & Caicos Villa
International Herald Tribune, July 1, 2005
A-listers like Ben & Jen now know what a host of other insiders know who've stayed at Five Little Cays House: Turks & Caicos is the most perfect place on the planet for a wonderfully romantic beach wedding.

Turks and Caicos: Old World Caribbean Charm
Frommers, May 26, 2005
This well-respected travel tome lauds Five Little Cays House's home as a "diving paradise" with a "cool beach scene," plus "romance, eco-tourism, geology, excellent fishing, great walks, and some of the best cuisine in the Caribbean."

Turks & Caicos, Undiscovered No More
New York Times, January 30, 2005
The paper of record spells out just why Turks & Caicos is the hottest ticket in the Caribbean and Bahamas right now -- our "sparkling turquoise waters, unblemished string of white-sand islands, and location in the middle of the world's third-largest coral reef."

Turks & Caicos Top Pick
London Times, January 29, 2005
The UK's top paper tabs Turks and Caicos as the Caribbean's best spot to vacation, lauding our “off the beaten track, laid-back lifestyle”.

Turks & Caicos Islands
Lonely Planet World Guide 2005
This well-respected publication lauds the TCI as being "fringed with exquisite beaches and miles of coral reef, which keep the islands on the world's Top 10 snorkel and dive lists."

Rave Reviews: Discovering the Turks & Caicos Islands
Road & Travel magazine, December 2004
Suzanne Carmel describes the TCI as a "gorgeous country" with "one of the Caribbean's most beautiful beaches."

Technical Diving in the Turks & Caicos
www.02technicaldiving.com, December 2004
Editors here describe the waters of the TCI as "shimmering in a perpetual dance of light." They also agree with Rodale's Scuba Diving and Conde Nast Traveler magazines, who rate the Turks & Caicos "World's Best Wall Diving Location," "Number One Advanced Diving Location," and "Number One Beach Location."

Terrific Turks & Caicos
Islands magazine, December 2004
Editor's here tout the islands as a "serenade to sun, sand and sea."

Turks & Caicos Fastest Growing Caribbean Hot Spot
TravelVideo.TV, October 15, 2004
Once again, the Turks & Caicos Islands lead the way in tourism growth in the region, by bumping up flights to the region by more than 1,000 per week — an increase of 20%. Come on down!

Hurricane Center Recommends “Go To Turks & Caicos”
TravelVideo.TV, July 8, 2004
Turks & Caicos is one of the most hurricane-safe vacation destinations in the Caribbean, says the international weather agency. (Note: The TCI remain one of the safest Caribbean destinations, even after the devastating storms of the 2004 hurricane season — including Frances and Ivan — which bypassed the Turks & Caicos to the east and west, respectively).

Ultimate Beaches: The 50 Best Beaches Under the Sun
Caribbean Travel & Life magazine, March 2004
Once again, the islands' premiere publication praises Turks & Caicos' 230 miles of powdery white sand, its "glorious sense of solitude," and its tranquil azure waters, which, they say, are "the most translucent aqua you've ever seen." We couldn't agree more. Also, this latest issue of CT&L, in a separate article, lauds Grace Bay's "Coyaba," a restaurant we at Five Little Cays House also heartily recommend.

Dramatic Drop-Offs Lure Fun-Seekers to Turks
The Miami Herald, February 22, 2004
World traveler/professional diver Lorry Heverly takes the plunge along "The Wall," TCI's 7,000-foot-deep coral reef that plummets all the way to the ocean floor, spotting everything from reef sharks to spotted eagle ray. "Caribbean diving doesn't get any better," she says.

Let the Games Begin!
The Miami Herald, February 20, 2004
Big-time Vegas casino owner Don Barden (Fitzgeralds) announces plans to erect an ultra-luxury hotel/casino on award-winning Grace Bay Beach, which would be the second such facility on Provo.

Go Wild on a Caribbean Golf Vacation
The Providence (R.I.) Journal, February 15, 2004
Judi Dash rates Provo's 18-hole championship golf course among the Caribbean's best, noting that even the live pink flamingos on the back nine don't distract from the incredible beauty and playability of the links.

A Touch of Romance
GoCaribbean.com, January 26, 2004
William Todd praises Provo's "12 miles of powdery white beach and turquoise water," as well as its "fabulous scuba diving, snorkeling, golf, and oh, so much more."

Portraits of Paradise: A Photographic Guide to 40 Islands Around the World
Islands magazine, December 2003
The world's top travel photographers rated the most picturesque places they've been sent to shoot, and the Turks & Caicos island of Providenciales (where Five Little Cays House is located) topped the list at #1.

Use Your Manners When Greeting a Whale
The Dallas Morning News, November 21, 2003
Mary L. Peachin becomes one of a select group of people ever to "swim with the fishes" during her whale-watching tour off the Turks & Caicos island of Grand Turk, where 5,000 Atlantic humpback whales pass through the Silver Banks Passage each year between February and April.

Elusive Cancer Killer's Deep-Sea Hideout Discovered
Researchers Hope To Wring Cancer Cure From Sponge
Environmental News Network, October 28, 2003
Fort Pierce Tribune (Florida), October 29, 2003
Physicians dive over 1,300 miles from the Bahamas to the Turks & Caicos Islands to collect a priceless sponge they've discovered cures various forms of cancer.

Turks & Caicos: Don't Hurry, Be Happy
The Washington Post, October 19, 2003
Staff writer Cindy Loose praises the beaches and diving in TCI in this long, slow, relaxing tale of mother and daughter doing the British West Indies.

Britannia, Prince Philip Visit Provo
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, October 12, 2003
Linda Bladholm recounts Prince Philip's visit to Turks & Caicos on the royal yacht.

Caribbean Kitchen: Provo, Where Conch is Still King
Caribbean Travel & Life magazine, October 2003
Janet Bohac couldn't be more crazy about conch in this 2-page article highlighting Provo's restaurants and its Conch Farm – the only one like it in the world.

Streeter Sets New Low in Free Diving
Cyber Diver News Network, July 21, 2003
In the Turks & Caicos Islands, Tanya Streeter sets the new world record for free diving by descending 400 feet and resurfacing without the help of air tanks or buoyancy aids.

Jean-Michel Cousteau Picks Best Snorkeling Destinations
Caribbean Travel & Life magazine, July 2003
Cousteau ranks Turks & Caicos – Providenciales, in particular (where Five Little Cays House is located) – as “One of the Top 8 Snorkel Destinations in the World.”

Turks & Caicos Island Guide
Caribbean Travel & Life magazine, July 2003
CT&L’s readers picked Turks & Caicos as the Caribbean’s “Best Undiscovered Destination,” and the editors lay out all the reasons why in this 7-page spread on TCI.

Best of the Caribbean 2003
Caribbean Travel & Life magazine, March 2003
CT&L’s readers selected Turks & Caicos among the “Best of the Caribbean” in a number of different categories, including “Best Beach,” behind Orient Beach on St. Martin and St. Thomas’ Magens Bay, and “Best Undiscovered Destination.”

Provo Rising: Amazing Grace Bay, Turks & Caicos
Caribbean Travel & Life magazine, October 2002
CT&L lauds Turks & Caicos as the “Hottest Destination in the Region” in this 8-page article, praising Provo’s “stunning beaches and crystal-blue water” where it’s “still possible to have a stretch of sand all to yourself.”

Message in a Bottle
BBC News, March 23, 2002
Jackie Mulligan mulls the odds of finding French tourist's note four years after it was tossed into the ocean.

Worth Their Salt
Islands magazine, January/February 2002
Bob Payne recounts the history of Turks & Caicos, which includes more than a dash of the fairer seasoning.

Celebrities Find Safe Harbor Here
USA Today, January 4, 2002
Kitty Bean Yancey counts the ways Ben Affleck, Jerry Seinfeld, and Britney Spears, among others, get lost along TCI's 230 miles of secluded beaches.

Turks & Caicos: Reserve Your Piece of Paradise
Exotic Places to Retire magazine, Premiere Issue 2002
EP devotes its cover story to TCI, where, they say, “the people are the friendliest in the Caribbean.”

Top 10 Best Diving Destinations
Best Wall Diving
Best Advanced Diving
Rodale’s Scuba Diving magazine, 2001-2002

Caribbean Secret: Unaffected Turks & Caicos is a Peaceful Alternative to Other Tourist-Ridden Islands
New York Resident magazine, October 22, 2001
NYR two-page travel piece on Provo's “friendly people, perfect weather, soft, flour-like sand, and surprisingly good restaurants.”

Blue Water, White Gold
Caribbean Travel & Life magazine, October 2001
Bob Friel gushes over the waters and beaches of Turks & Caicos.

Best Beach of All Tropical Islands in the World
Conde Nast Traveler magazine, 2001 Gold List
Provo’s Grace Bay takes top honors.

Best Beach For Romance
Caribbean Travel & Life magazine, 2001
Provo a couple’s dream spot, says CT&L.

A Lovely Last Frontier
Destinations magazine, September/October 2001
Brenda Fine spells relief P-r-o-v-o.

Tales From the Wall Side: Turks & Caicos
Skin Diver magazine, June 2001
Matt and Angels Weedon toast Turks & Caicos’ diving.

Drew Barrymore and Tom Green Getaway to Turks & Caicos
Caribbean World: The Lifestyle and Travel Magazine, Spring 2001
Drew and Tom hit the beach, Hollywood style.

Top 20 Beaches to Snorkel
Caribbean Travel & Life magazine, 2001

Play Away
Travel & Living Golf, 2001
T&L ranks TCI’s Provo Golf & Country Club among the Caribbean’s best.

Making a Splash in Turks & Caicos
Bride magazine, Summer 2000
Patricia Canole extols the virtues of tying the knot in Turks & Caicos.

Where Beauty Runs Deep
Destinations magazine, 2000
In its “European Divers Guide,” Destinations praises TCI’s 7,000-foot-deep coral reef (the third largest in the world), better known as “the wall.”

Best Caribbean Beach
Conde Nast Traveler magazine, 1999-2000 Gold List
CN’s top pick.

Turks & Caicos: The Caribbean’s Rising Star
Dive Training magazine, January 1999
Linda Lee Walden catches an early wave of praise for Provo and Co.

*World's Best Beach
2005 World Travel Awards

*Best Undiscovered Caribbean Destination
Caribbean Travel & Life magazine

*Best Beach of All Tropical Islands in the World
Conde Nast Traveler magazine

*Best Caribbean Beach
Caribbean Travel & Life magazine

*Best Beach for Romance
Caribbean Travel & Life magazine

*Best Snorkeling Site
Caribbean Travel & Life magazine

*Best Diving Destination
Scuba Diving magazine