Ask any sample group of travellers what makes the very best time to travel to Turks & Caicos and chances are you’ll find that every last person has a slightly different take on things. The reason is that realistically speaking there is no such thing as a ‘wrong’ or ‘right’ time to book and take a trip to this glorious part of the world – it all comes down to what you want when you want it and how much you’re willing to pay for it. For example, if you’re happy to spend a pretty eye-watering sum of money in order to spend your trip revelling in the atmosphere of a hugely busy resort full of people, your ideal time of the year will be very different from those looking to spend as little as possible and chase empty beaches and/or cooler weather.
According to the experts at coralgardensdirect.com, it is literally impossible to go wrong when choosing one time of the year over any other for the simple reason that every season has its own unique charms and benefits. The climate is gorgeous pretty much 365 days out of 365, the natural beauty of the region doesn’t change in accordance with the season and the opportunity for adventure and relaxation is there no matter when you travel. That being said, it’s still a good idea to do your best to plan and time your trip in accordance with your own tastes, budget and desires, so be sure to take into account how the seasons change and see which one suits the bill best for your group.
December to March
While the folks back in the UK and Europe are shivering half to death in the midst of a brutal winter, the summer season is in full effect in Turks & Caicos. This is precisely why those on the lookout for an escape from the grey and gloom back home tend to make a beeline for the tropics at this time of year, which is also why it happens to be the busiest and the most expensive time of the year. Now, this doesn’t necessarily add up to a bad thing if you like your resorts lively, your nights action-packed and your days buzzing with excitement, the summer season is for you. You’re also guaranteed the hottest and clearest weather of the year, which serves as another bonus. High demand takes prices to their annual highs and public holidays see things taken up a notch further, but if you’re willing to pay the price, it’s a brilliantly fun season to travel.
April to May
Seasoned travellers to Turks & Caicos who come back year after year will probably tell you that after trying all the seasons have to offer, the April to May period is the best of all – the ‘sweet spot’ if you like. The reason is that this time of year generally pulls together the best of all worlds. You get the tail-end of the amazing weather from the summer season with the added bonus of much smaller crowds, slightly less stifling heat and the prospect of generous reduction on flight and accommodation prices alike. Costs take a huge tumble at this time of year which tends to be the period in which the more discerning traveller descends on Turks & Caicos, in search of both tranquillity and stunning weather without having to spend a fortune for it. The April to May travel period isn’t the cheapest time of the year to travel, but in terms of the overall package it takes some beating.
June to November
And finally, when it comes to getting the very most for your money it’s impossible not to wholeheartedly recommend the June to November travel period. What’s brilliant about this season is the way in which the fact that it’s called the ‘rainy’ season tends to put people off in a very big way. What they don’t seem to realise however is that while rain is more likely, it certainly doesn’t rain all day and every day as the name seems to suggest. The weather can be truly marvellous, the crowds have long since departed and the promise of prices that plummet up to 40% tops off what’s undeniably a pretty sweet deal. Sure, you might get rained in from time to time, but why should that matter when you’ve got all that spare cash to spend on scuba diving trips that’ll have you wet from head to toe anyway?
