North Caicos

Our ferry from Provo to North Caicos.

Ferry port in North Caicos.

Causeway to Middle Caicos!

The BEST Rum Punch I have ever had at Silver Palm Restaurant

 North Caicos is just as beautiful as Middle. It has more restaurants, bars, stores & scenic spots. We made a day out of exploring this island. We went to the Silver Palm Restaurant, which was amazing! I got a cheeseburger (I know, I know, but I just was in the mood), I didn't expect it to be that great, but it was definitely one of the best I ever had! The rum punch, was out of this world! The owner was kind enough to tell us what's in it, but now we just need to perfect the recipe & I will be sure to share with you all! The water was just as clear/blue on this side of the island & we drove out to the farthest point to see Three Marys Cays.

Sorry I have been MIA, I was sick before vacation, then when I got back, I got another sickness a few days later! I will be back next week with some outfit posts! I have missed doing them!

Hope you all are enjoying your week! xo

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Middle Caicos

When we arrived at Blue Horizon Resort, we were welcomed by Susan who took us to our "Sunset" cottage, which was the perfect place. The colors of the room were so gorgeous, you had everything you needed, from pots & pans, spices, microwave, stove & water. I would recommend stopping at the local IGA while in Provo and bring groceries over on the ferry because the resort has only one restaurant on site. You can drive to other places in North or head to Daniel's Cafe down the road from the resort. We cooked breakfast every morning, one because the two restaurants in Middle Caicos didn't serve breakfast, two it's something we never get to do at home & three it saved some money. A few things off of our grocery list that I would recommend to get, fresh fruit, drinks, snacks (chips, pretzels), we also got pancake mix, bacon, bagels, bread and jelly.

Mudjin Harbor and Dragon Cay are right on the resort and are absolutely breathtaking. I wish these photos captured more of the depth & detail of these natural beauties. Star-gazing was unbelievable on a place like this because there is no light pollution at all. I can't tell you the last time I looked up in the night sky to view the stars. We got comfortable on a bench and just were amazed by the amount of stars.

Bambara Beach is about a 15 minute drive from the resort. It's a hidden gem, that has the most calm waters and you can walk all the way out to a small little island in the distance. You would take the main road & there is a sign on the left, that says, "Bambara Bay" and you take that down for about a 1/2 mile, park your vehicle, & stay awhile.

Middle Caicos, what more can I say that the photos aren't?! This place is special, the population is only 300, so this says a lot about it. Everyone knows everyone & by far the most friendly people you will ever come across. Before we even got to our destination, we did go on quite a journey. In order to get to Middle Caicos, you land in Provo then take a 20 minute taxi ride to the ferry dock, hop on the 30-40 minute ferry ride, land in North Caicos, get a taxi or car (we rented a jeep) then drive about 45 minutes to Middle Caicos to find the blue top roofs of Blue Horizon Resort. Yes, it is a journey to get to the destination, but make some fun out of it, enjoy the people & scenes along the way! Once you arrive on this resort, you're truly in your own world, surrounded by beauty & forget about how long it really took to get there. Leave technology off, enjoy the surroundings & eat some local caught fish. Remember that "island time" is true relaxation, I have to remind myself that on the first couple days. Don't be in a rush, don't worry about the time, just go with the flow. If you don't get to see everything or do everything, that's just another reason to go back! When we went to Providenciales 3 years ago, I didn't think we could find a place more beautiful, until we came to Middle Caicos. We definitely will be back.

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Travel Tips & Advice

When it comes to traveling, I am no expert, but I feel I have traveled enough to give some tips & advice when traveling the world. From the Caribbean to Europe, here are some tips to make your traveling & trip more enjoyable. Please feel free to share yours too!

1. Patience truly is a virtue. Planes get delayed or canceled, there will always be a solution. We had our first canceled flight to Ireland & I thought it was the end of the world, but it all worked out. Sure it sucks, but it's out of your control. Did you miss the bus or train, there will be another. Just remember there will always be some type of solution, unfortunately it's not always going to be flawless.

2. Meet the locals! I can't tell you how much this is helpful. We usually take a cab to our hotel once we arrive and always chat with the cab driver. They know the best restaurants and the best places to see. On our honeymoon, we got so close with the bellman at the hotel, he even invited us out to the bar after he was done work.

3. Get out of that bed! Wake up early, you can nap on the beach later. The sunrises are one of my favorite things to see, if you can catch at least one during your vacation, then do it. Not only get up to see a sunrise, but just get your day moving before 8am. Get lost on purpose & your day doesn't always have to have a schedule. Get out & explore, this also the best time to get some great photos!

4. Speaking of photos, TAKE A LOT. Make sure to bring an extra memory card or even an extra camera. Who cares if you look like a "tourist," you'll have these memories to look back on. Remember photos are the free souvenirs.

5. Splurge a little. You're on vacation, if you have the extra cash then use it. Even if you book a fancy hotel for a couple nights or go to that 5 star restaurant, you have to remember, you're on vacation.

6. Eat local. This is key to enjoying the culture and people that create the beautiful country you're in. The food is made with love & so fresh, especially in the Caribbean. Some of my favorite food has always been local.

7. The most important, travel more. I notice myself planning my next vacation when I am on my plane ride home from one. I long for the next one always. It keeps me motivated & excited on where I will be next. I think a lot of people want to travel, but find excuses not to, & unfortunately they are the ones that never go. So the next time, you say, "I have to work" or "I just don't have the money," make time & save for your next trip. "We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us."