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Tradewinds
On - Salt Cay - Turks and Caicos |
Bedrooms - 1
Baths - 1
Sleeps up to - 2
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Description
A short walk or bike ride away from the island's scuba diving headquarters, snorkeling and fishing, dining and dancing, and other water and land activities, TRADEWINDS Guest Suites is a beautiful new lodging located on a spectacular sandy beach just south of Deane's Dock on Salt Cay.
Surrounded by a grove of casaurina trees, TRADEWINDS offers guests their choice of five bright and spacious one-bedroom suites to accommodate up to four people in comfort. Each suite includes a private bath, living room with hide-away sofa, air conditioned rooms, a full kitchen or kitchenette, a private large screened patio facing the Sea, and use of bicycles throughout your stay. The well kept grounds feature hammocks for enjoying the relaxing sounds of the Sea, a spacious deck for whale watching or sunbathing, and barbecues for preparing your catch of the day.
Meal planning is flexible at TRADEWINDS, bring your cooler full of food, send the staff a menu and we will stock your suite, or choose an all inclusive meal and dive package.
Salt Cay is the southernmost inhabited island in the Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies. It is located 90 miles north of the Dominican Republic and an hour and a half by air from Miami, Florida, USA.
International flights arrive in Providenciales (Provo) throughout the day. Best scheduling for same day travel to Salt Cay is early arrival to allow for a flight to the island before dark. There are no night lights on the Salt Cay runway.
Salt Cay boasts the smallest population of the Turks and Caicos Islands. For those who wish to relax and unwind on the friendliest place on earth, Salt Cay is the best choice one could make.
Known as the island time forgot, visitors will enjoy the 18th and 19th century Bermudan-style architecture of the historic salt industry buildings, windmills from days past, and the quiet salt paved streets.
Salt Cay, one of the three salt producing islands in the country, produced some of the finest salt in the world. From about 1670 until 1964, salt sustained the economy of the Turks and Caicos Islands. The island's salt raking past is immediately evident upon flying over the island or walking through town.
The salt ponds of Salt Cay, or salinas, were formed by flushing the low-lying areas of the island with sea water. Windmills were used to power the small gates between the stone walls to allow the water to flow through the entire salinas network.
As a result of the high evaporation rates and the naturally low levels of rainfall, the sun would leave deposits of salt in the pond beds. During the long days of the summer months, a hard white layer of crystallized salt still forms on the top of the mixture in the ponds, causing the ponds to sparkle like diamonds as the white salt deposits reflect the sun's rays.
Many of the buildings from the salt raking industry still stand today and tours are available of the historical sites.
Visitors to island enjoy the remote, relaxing atmosphere blended with a sense of the old world. Salt Cay is truly the land time forgot. |
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Amenities |
The breezes of Salt Cay cool the spacious suites naturally, however, TRADEWINDS Guest Suites are equipped with air conditioning at an extra charge.
The preferred mode of transportation is by bicycle or on foot, however, golf carts may be rented upon request. Please inquire for pricing and availability. |
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Activities and Attractions |
Often referred to as the "island time forgot", Salt Cay offers activities for guests of all ages. Salt Cay is the most remote and secluded of the islands in the Turks and Caicos Islands. We have 60 friendly residents, rich Caribbean heritage and Caribbean culture.
Our snorkeling and SCUBA diving offers some of the best walls in the world. The reefs are still pristine, teeming with fish and boasting spectacular corals and sponges. An 18th century British War ship (rated in the top ten wreck dives internationally) is an excellent site for diving or snorkeling.
January through March is migration time for the magnificent Humpback whales. Salt Cay is considered "Whale Headquarters", as the island sits directly in the Columbus Passage, the migratory route of the whales on their way to the Silver Banks. Dive with the whales, plan a day-trip of whale watching and picnicking, or view the Humpbacks from the deck at TRADEWINDS or the many vantage points the island offers.
Salt Cay Divers offer a variety of dive and snorkeling trips, including competitively priced dive packages.
Salt Cay has numerous sites for snorkeling from shore, including Point Pleasant, North Shore Point, Deane's Dock (a great night snorkel), Lighthouse Cliffs, South Cemetery and South Creek.
Beachcombing, shell collecting and hiking are among some favorites. The island has miles of secluded, clean, soft sand to explore.
Birdwatchers will catch sight of several types of rare birds, including osprey, flamingos, peregrine falcons, turtle doves and mockingbirds.
Kayaking and fishing are just a few of the other activities available for your enjoyment.
Early in the 1700s through the 1960s, Salt Cay was one of the largest exporters of salt in the world. Explore the salinas (salt ponds), windmills, Taylor House ruin and tour our historical churches and old plantation homes.
Friendly Salt Cay residents make you feel right at home. The island has no casinos and the night life consists of good reggae and island music for dancing when the mood strikes you. |
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