Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine APRIL 2019 | Page 644

TURKS & CAICOS
POPULATION
SIZE
33,098 (2013) 417 sq. kilometers
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE CAPITAL CITY
English Cockburn Town
CURRENCY AVERAGE TEMPERATURE
United States Dollar
300 C / 860 F
EVENTS
MAY 11
Provo Sailing Academy
Fools Regatta
MAY 18
Taste of Tapas
A fun evening of tapas and live music with the
island’s best restaurants and chefs presenting an
array of delectable bites for your dining pleasure.
Presented by the Turks and Caicos Hotel and
Tourism Association, this is a fundraising event
supporting the local culinary arts. More info at:
www.turksandcaicoshta.com
MAY 20
South Caicos Regatta
This is the oldest festival in the Turks and Caicos
Islands returning for the 52nd year! A weekend
of sail boat races, Little Miss and Miss Regatta
beauty pageants, concerts featuring international
and local guest artists and parties.
JUNE 14
Rotary Caicos Classic IGFA Billfi sh
Release Tournament
This is a fantastic event for local and visiting
anglers. The tournament is also a qualifi er that
lands the winning team a chance to represent
the Turks & Caicos at the IGFA World Bill fi sh
Championship. More info at www.caicosclassic.tc
JUNE 29
Race for the Conch Eco-Sea Swim
An internationally acclaimed open water
swim competition taking place at Grace Bay,
Providenciales. For more info:
www.ecoseaswim.com
Photo Credit: Turks and Caicos Tourism