Caribbean Culture and Cuisine: Turks and Caicos

Perfectly located just southeast of the Bahamas, the 40 low-lying islands of Turks & Caicos make an excellent option for some relaxation wrapped in luxury. Once home to notorious pirates, the shorelines and waterways of these unspoiled islands are now patrolled by chilled-out vacationers on paddleboards and kayaks, with sea turtles and brown pelicans as companions. Not to mention the seafood!

What to eat in this tropical paradise? One word. Lobster.

Make sure to plan your visit during the long fishing season. August 1-March 31 is Lobster Season in Providenciales, the Turks and Caicos capital city. That means lobster is on almost every menu around the island, and lucky visiters can savor this tasty crustacean in a number of local dishes!

Even better, you can catch your own! Diving for lobster is one of the oldest seafood gathering practices in the islands and was practiced by the indigenous people for over a thousand years. It is simply freediving from the surface and collecting the lobsters from the seafloor.

The lobsters are most active at dusk and dawn, when they tend to be out scavenging for food. Because of this, there tends to be a very early start the opening day of the lobster season. Your catch of lobster can be grilled on the beach during your day out, or taken to a local restaurant for expert preparation.

If you are thinking about taking the plunge in the Turks and Caicos just send a message or email and we can start planning today! jennifer@gourmetadventurestravel.com Or visit my website to learn about other mouth-watering destinations around the world. www.gourmetadventurestravel.com