The collection of 50 small islands has an international feel (they are British Territory, after all). The main island of Providenciales, commonly known as “Provo,” already has a lot of footfall, but if you look over the turquoise ocean, you’ll find intimate cays where the sand is as pure as white snow — and there are little-to-no crowds. And that’s what’s so appealing. It’s a place of juxtaposition where you can blow your annual vacation budget in a week and holiday like Rihanna, or escape to a reasonably priced barefoot hideaway with a book and jaw-dropping ocean views for company.
The new direct United Airlines flight will link Miami with South Caicos, Provo’s oft-overlooked sister island. Launching in February, the bi-weekly flight will cut out the hour-and-a-half by boat ride from Provo, making the island a new flop-and-drop destination for those wanting a Caribbean escape without throngs of tourists.
Known as the fishing capital of the region, the tourism infrastructure o. South Caicos is on the uptick with the opening of one of the islands’ most anticipated new stays for 2025: Salterra Resort & Spa, welcoming guests in February. Coinciding with the launch of the new Miami link, the Marriott Bonvoy Luxury Collection Resorts property will be in good company with two other exceptional resorts on the island, the five-star Sailrock Resort and the more approachable (and affordable) locally-owned South Caicos Ocean & Beach Resort.
South Caicos is a haven for scuba divers. Dive sites Amos’ Wall, Eagle Nest, and The Arch offer the potential for close encounters with hawksbill turtles, roughtail and eagle rays, Caribbean reef and nurse sharks, and schools of colorful fish. With minimal development, the island’s crystal clear waters are calm, with miles of beaches and open space to paddleboard, kayak, or swim out for conch shells. 