IF YOU GO ...

WHERE TO STAY EAST BAY RESORT

Where: 1 Fourth St., South Caicos

Website: eastbayresort.com Open since January, the full-service hotel has modern rooms with kitchens, a beachfront pool and water sports, such as kayaking and paddleboarding. The on-site restaurant, Blu, serves lunch and dinner. From US$275, with breakfast. Stay at least five nights and receive the land and snorkel tours free.

Where: Lighthouse Road, Grand Turk

Website: islandhouse.tc Family-run property with homey suites, a pool and tropical gardens near Cockburn Town. Free bike usage and partially stocked fridge. From US$165.

CLUB MED TURKOISE

Where: Grace Bay, Providenciales

Website: clubmed.us/r/ Turkoise/y The all-inclusive resort is a bit dated but fills all your beach vacations needs: pool, buffet, bar, flying trapeze. From US$238, including US$60 membership fee.

WHERE TO EAT SUNSET CAFE & BAR

Where: Cockburn Harbour, South Caicos Specializes in fresh-caught fish, lobster and concha dishes. Entrees from US$18.

TURKS HEAD INNE

Where: Duke St., Cockburn Town, Grand Turk

Website: turksheadinne.com The restaurant is housed in a 185-year-old building across the street from the beach. Menu changes frequently. Sample dishes: lobster salad with hearts of palm and shrimp pasta. Entrees from US$24.

WHAT TO DO BIG BLUE UNLIMITED

Several locations, including Saltmills Plaza and Blue Haven Marina, Provo bigblueunlimited.com A wide variety of outdoor adventures, including the glow worm tour (US$79) and a guided tour of the iguana sanctuary and Mangrove Cay (US$115).

Information:

turksandcaicostourism.com