Turks and Caicos: Salt Cay

The island where time stands still ....

Tired of the cold and snow of mid-February, we headed off in search of a sun and water fix. Our destination was the small island of Salt Cay. Salt Cay is part of the Turks and Caicos chain in the British West Indies. It lies just south of the Columbus channel, an approximate 30 minute plane ride from the tourist island of Providenciales. The island is home to about 120 residents and can accommodate up to 60 tourists. It is famous for its great wall diving and for the annual migration of humpback whales that swim past the island every January through March.

If you are looking for casinos and an active resort styled vacation then this is not the place. If instead you want an island experience largely untarnished by the commercialism of larger destinations, where doors are left unlocked, time seems to stand still, and you have the opportunity to interact with the friendliest people on Earth then this is your place. The nights were very quiet, and the only thing that interrupted our nights' sleep was the occasional rooster or donkey. On top of that, the kids were free to run the entire island and we were never once concerned about their safety. Click on the links to the left to find out more about wonderful Salt Cay and what makes it such as special place. Also check out some of the video clips we have embedded into the slide show.