Even though I’m from the Caribbean, I’ve been to woefully few of the islands. One of the places I’ve always
wanted to visit, however, is Turks & Caicos. I’ve heard the diving is phenomenal, and my impression is that,
unlike many of the other Caribbean islands, it’s not so consumed with tourism that it is at risk of losing its own
culture.
Another temptation has come in the form of Travel
& Leisure’s review of the new Amanyara Resort in Provinciales, Turks & Caicos, and one of the jewels of the
Aman resort chain. Besides having what appears to be pretty impressive architecture, it’s on a relatively
undeveloped beach, with some beautiful views — and I’ve always been about unpopulated beaches and beautiful views.
Of course, on visiting the resort’s website, I learned that the cheapest rooms go for US$ 1,350.00 a
night. In the off-season.
So much for temptation!