| Pine Cay in the Turks and Caicos Islands is a | | | | island's cottages are available to rent, and |
| private island retreat, and is a short flight | | | | that rental brings with it the same |
| of about ten minutes from the Providenciales | | | | privileges as the guests at the Meridian |
| International airport, and this in turn has | | | | Club. The cottages are all different, you |
| direct flights from over 15 cities around the | | | | will get twice weekly housekeeping, a fully |
| world. The Turks and Caicos Islands are a | | | | equipped kitchen and a store where you can |
| British Crown Colony south east of the | | | | buy supplies. Please note that children under |
| Bahamas and half way between Florida and the | | | | the age of twelve are not accepted in the |
| British Virgin Islands Pine Cay has eight | | | | Meridian. The weather on Pine Cay is kept in |
| absolutely incredible talcum powder beaches, | | | | the 80's during the winter by the Easterly |
| and it is the home to what can best be | | | | trade winds, and just around 90 degrees in |
| described as a Caribbean planned community, | | | | the summer. In terms of activities, then |
| which offers a family retreat and a private | | | | whether it is a cottage rental or The |
| club on a private island, which is about as | | | | meridian, you can choose between swimming in |
| safe an environment as you will find | | | | the warm turquoise sea, snorkeling believed |
| anywhere. It is only one mile wide and about | | | | to be some of the best anywhere. There is |
| two miles long and it doesn't have cars, | | | | also sea shell hunting on the beach, fishing, |
| telephones or TV's!! Pine Cay is about as | | | | scuba diving, sailing, windsurfing, biking, |
| exclusive as you can get. The island's owners | | | | walking, and especially bird watching because |
| are determined to keep it that way, and so | | | | Pine Cay is home to some wonderful birds. |
| you will find nature on Pine Cay at its | | | | That is not to forget a game or two of tennis |
| undisturbed finest. The miles of barrier | | | | if you can raise the energy levels!! There is |
| reefs surrounding Pine Cay are undamaged, | | | | a local phenomenon each lunar month, five |
| there is a lot of marine life to the extent | | | | nights after the full moon, and just under an |
| you could say the water was teeming with | | | | hour after sunset, there is an offshore |
| colourful fish. The pollution levels are so | | | | display of underwater luminescence. This is a |
| low as to be almost non existent. Pine Cay is | | | | sight not to be missed, and comes about due |
| a place to escape to, and to lose yourself | | | | to the mating of a worm like sea creature. |
| in, where the pressures of the 21st Century | | | | All in all whilst the Turks and Caicos |
| vanish almost as soon as you arrive, because | | | | Islands are memorable, Pine Cay is a truly |
| there really isn't a whole lot to do except | | | | remarkable hideaway. For more information |
| relax. On Pine Cay there are nearly 30 | | | | about Caribbean Vacation Destinations go to |
| cottages well positioned along the beaches. | | | | |
| Most people will have read of the Meridian | | | | Gordon Steven writes about Caribbean Vacation |
| Club which is a twelve roomed very exclusive | | | | Spots as well as Worldwide Vacation Spots He |
| but internationally acclaimed hideaway. What | | | | also recommends in Kenya Safaris. |
| many don't realise is that some of the | | | | |