Our adventure continued at my favorite place in the Turks and Caicos: Iguana Island. Although my husband and I had previously visited this special spot on our last trip, it is one of those places that you continue to return to over and over again. This small island, or cay, is home to the few remaining Rock Iguanas that used to cover most of the islands in the Turks and Caicos. Unfortunately, now these animals are classified as endangered.
Little Water Cay is only 500 yards from Providenciales and is a short trip via a tour boat. The main attraction are of course the magnificent iguanas, but the surrounding beach is a sight to behold as well, as it is a color blue that I guarantee you have never seen before! It might take a couple of minutes before you spot your first iguana, although with a little patience you will see one in no time.
Just as we got into the ocean, it began to pour, so we ran to the boat to take cover. The captain had prepared for us some fresh conch salad that we devoured. While we were having lunch, a lemon shark kept us company, endlessly swimming around the boat.
Once the sun started to shine again, my brother and husband decided to do some tubing, which they absolutely loved and could have done for hours on end.
However, our eight unforgettable hours on the boat were up and it was time to return to our home away from home, The Somerset on Grace Bay, for the evening.
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What a wonderful escape, Andi! And how fun to share it with your hubby AND brother. 🙂
Yes, it was a trip I will never forget!!! 🙂
I’ve been enjoying your posts and photos from Turks and Caicos. It’s definitely on my To Visit there. Thanks for taking me there virtually!
I’m so delighted to hear that you’ve been enjoying the posts! I hope you can make it there soon, it’s such a special place.
The Turks and Caicos look so incredible! I still remember the posts from your last visit, but now I want to visit myself even more! The color of the water is so amazing as are you photos – have you ever written a post on travel photography or do you think you will in the future? I would love to hear your tips, I love your photography! 🙂
I haven’t written a post about travel photography, but I will do so just for you!
Beautiful photos Andi — total National Geographic!!!
What a compliment, thank yooooou!
the iguanas are adorable- like small dinosaurs!
Yessssss!
Love that picture of Lucas and Alex. Boys!
I love it too!!! 🙂
What an awesome trip report and gorgeous pictures. You really captured the spirit of a vacation here in the Turks and Caicos islands. Thanks for visiting and for the lovely trip report! Come back again soon.
Thank you so much, what an awesome compliment!!! I hope I can come back soon as well. 🙂